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Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards

EIN 41-1778499 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS (MAWB) TO PROVIDE MINNESOTA WITH A SKILLED AND COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE THROUGH ENGAGED AND PROACTIVE LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS, AND STAFF.

Income
$220,674
Spending
$157,899
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
25 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (employment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (employment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    48 of 48 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $143,688 spent. REGIONAL PLANNING. THE PURPOSE OF THESE FUNDS IS TO HELP EACH OF THE SIXTEEN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS/SIX WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT REGIONS IN IMPLEMENTING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAMS. FUNDING SUPPORTED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT SECTOR STRATEGIES AND EQUITY INITIATIVES; ALL WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT MINNESOTA'S EMPLOYERS HAVE WORKERS AND JOB SEEKERS HAVE THE SKILLS NEEDED BY EMPLOYERS.
  2. CLASP. THE CENTER FOR LAW AND SOCIAL POLICY (CLASP) HAS DEVELOPED A SET OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MN DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DEED) LEADERSHIP ON STATE AGENCY ACTIONS THAT CAN HELP ADVANCE EQUITY OF ACCESS AND OUTCOMES FOR MINNESOTANS THAT HAVE BEEN DISPARATELY IMPACTED IN THEIR ATTAINMENT OF SKILLS AND QUALITY EMPLOYMENT. THESE ACTIONS WILL HELP MINNESOTA IMPLEMENT ITS WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PLAN GOAL TO REDUCE THE RACIAL DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT TO PROVIDE GREATER OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL MINNESOTANS.
  3. MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS SERVICES. THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES THAT INCREASE COLLABORATION BETWEEN WORKFORCE SYSTEM PARTNERS INCLUDING LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARDS, THE STATE WORKFORCE BOARDS AND STATE AGENCIES INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED TRAINING ON NEW FEDERAL LAWS, RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICES, STRATEGIC PLANNING ON STATEWIDE VISION AND SUPPORT REGIONAL COLLABORATION.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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