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Medica Foundation

EIN 41-1812461 · Minnetonka, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THOSE IN NEED BY INVESTING IN COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.9 million, president, ceo, & treas thru 1/2024

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: WE SEEK PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. WE PRIORITIZE PROPOSALS THAT PROVIDE CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE CARE AND STRATEGICALLY ALIGN THEIR WORK TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY.WE PRIORITIZE PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE MENTAL AND CHEMICAL HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS BY ADDRESSING: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE, CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS, INTEGRATION OF PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, SERVICE DELIVERY GAPS, SUPPORTIVE AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICESELIGIBILITY: WE PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT CHEMICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. PROGRAMMING THAT ADDRESSES THE LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS OF INDIVIDUALS DOESN'T MEET OUR CRITERIA AND IS INELIGIBLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE PROGRAM GRANTS. ALTHOUGH WE DO NOT PROVIDE FULLY UNRESTRICTED FUNDING, OUR GRANTS CAN BE USED FOR EXPENSES NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING STAFF AND A PORTION FOR OVERHEAD.
  2. $400,000 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH: WE SEEK PROPOSALS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, AND FOSTER OPTIMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 12. WE PRIORITIZE PROPOSALS THAT PROVIDE CULTURALLY FOCUSED CARE AND THAT STRATEGICALLY ALIGN THEIR WORK TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. WE PRIORITIZE PROPOSALS THAT ADDRESS: ABUSE PREVENTION, MATERNAL HEALTH AND BIRTH EQUITY (E.G., PRENATAL/PERINATAL CARE AND DOULA SUPPORT), ORAL HEALTH, PARENTING SKILLS, PRIMARY CARE AND IMMUNIZATIONS ELIGIBILITY: NON-HEALTH RELATED EDUCATION AND LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION, ARE INELIGIBLE. PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CAMPS, THAT ARE ONE-TIME EXPERIENCES ARE ALSO INELIGIBLE. MENTAL HEALTH PROPOSALS FOR CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FUNDING AREA. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE PROGRAM GRANTS. ALTHOUGH WE DO NOT PROVIDE FULLY UNRESTRICTED FUNDING, OUR GRANTS CAN BE USED FOR EXPENSES NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING STAFF AND A PORTION FOR OVERHEAD.
  3. $400,000 spent. RURAL HEALTH: WE AIM TO FUND COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS HEALTH EQUITY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. WE PRIORITIZE PROPOSALS THAT ADDRESS: CULTURALLY-FOCUSED CARE, DENTAL HEALTH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES AND PREVENTION, INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIORS, MATERNAL AND BIRTH HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL HEALTH, PRIMARY CARE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, SEXUAL HEALTH, TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL/HEALTH APPOINTMENTS. ELIGIBILITY: RURAL HEALTH GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING IN CONSECUTIVE YEARS. FUNDING IS LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS BASED OUTSIDE OF THE SEVEN-COUNTY TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA. ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO DO WORK WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA BUT DO NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN GREATER MINNESOTA ARE INELIGIBLE. FUNDING REQUESTS FOR EVENTS, SPONSORSHIPS, SEMINARS, MUSEUMS, CAMPS, AND GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING NUTRITION, EXERCISE, ETC., ARE INELIGIBLE.
  4. $350,000 spent. MEDICA FOUNDATION GENERAL FUNDING
  5. $200,000 spent. MEDICA FOUNDATION STRATEGIC GRANT

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 September 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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