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Fraser Child and Family Center

EIN 41-1781580 · Richfield, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FRASER CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT WITH A NATIONALLY RENOWNED REPUTATION, SERVING CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THIS MULTI-FACETED HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. FRASER SERVES CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT, CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS, AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. FRASER IS MINNESOTA'S LONGEST RUNNING, LARGEST PROVIDER OF AUTISM SERVICES. FRASER SERVES OVER 60 DISABILITIES AND OVER 70% OF FRASER CLIENTS HAVE AUTISM.

Income
$71.1 million
Spending
$71.4 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$565,768, ceo/secretary/vice chair

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $52.1 million spent. FRASER AUTISIM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE - PROVIDES EVALUATION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE LONG-RANGE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO MAXIMIZE EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL WHILE IMPROVING THE CHILD'S FUNCTIONING IN FAMILY, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS. GOALS FOR CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM INCLUDE IMPROVED COMMUNICATION, INTERACTION, ADAPTIVE COPING AND LEARNING SKILLS.
  2. $18.5 million spent. FRASER CHILD AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH - PROVIDES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIORAL, AND/OR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES WHICH ASSIST PARENTS IN EVALUATING AND BUILDING THEIR SKILLS. SUPPORT ALSO INCLUDES FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME, ATTACHMENT DISORDER AND ADOPTION/PERMANENCY SERVICES.
  3. $808,028 spent. NEUROPSYCHOLOGY CLINIC - SERVES CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVENEURODEVELOPMENTAL OR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS. FRASER NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS PERFORM EVALUATIONS AND THEN DESIGN INTERVENTION PLANS THAT USE A PERSON'S STRENGTHS IN SOME AREAS TO COMPENSATE FOR WEAKNESSES IN OTHERS. THEY PRESCRIBE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT HELP TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.

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 November 6, 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 October 1998.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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