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North Memorial Foundation

EIN 41-1777966 · Robbinsdale, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE AND ITS COMMITMENT TO CHANGING AND SAVING LIVES. THROUGH PHILANTHROPY, OUR DONORS ASSIST IN GIVING OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES COMPASSIONATE, REMARKABLE CARE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
51.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$1.8 million, ceo (through 2/2024)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 51.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $836,028 spent. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS OTHER PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION AS IDENTIFIED BY DONORS AND FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP. THESE FUNDS SUPPORT A WIDE ARRAY OF PROJECTS, FROM TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES TO NEW CARE PROGRAMS, TEAM-MEMBER EDUCATION TO FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS.
  2. $279,207 spent. NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH'S HOSPICE TEAM PROVIDES END OF LIFE CARE, AS WELL AS GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES. FOUNDATION SUPPORT PROVIDED COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES SUCH AS MASSAGE THERAPY AND ANIMAL THERAPY GRIEF TO HELP INDIVIDUALS COPE WITH THEIR DIAGNOSIS, MANAGE PAIN/DISCOMFORT AND PREPARE FOR THE END OF THEIR LIVES. ADDITIONALLY, FUNDS SUPPORTED GRIEF ACTIVITIES AND CARE ITEMS SUCH AS SENSORY BASKETS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SEASONAL MEMORY PACKAGES.
  3. $198,426 spent. THE NICU TEAM PROVIDES CARE FOR CRITICALLY ILL OR PREMATURE BABIES IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU). FOUNDATION ASSISTANCE OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICES AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES FOR BABIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT INCLUDE BONDING OPPORTUNITIES, MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS, AND MUSIC THERAPY. ADDITIONALLY, FUNDS OFFER FAMILIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP, SHARING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, AND RESILIENCE.
  4. $133,680 spent. MAPLE GROVE HOSPITAL'S FAMILY BIRTH CENTER IS THE LARGEST IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA BY NUMBER OF BIRTHS. FOUNDATION SUPPORT PROVIDES ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT ITEMS FOR FAMILIES. PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HEMORRHAGE CARE CARTS AND RENOVATION OF TRIAGE SPACE ENSURES MOTHERS AND BABIES RECEIVE THE RIGHT LEVEL OF CARE AT THE CORRECT MOMENT THEY NEED IT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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