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Resourcewest

EIN 41-1975357 · Minnetonka, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Support individuals and families in the West Metro through collaborative programs and connections to resources as they move toward greater stability.

Income
$389,572
Spending
$478,396
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
5
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$85,490, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $289,055 spent. ResourceWest is a nonprofit agency serving families and individuals in the Twin Cities West Metro community. Our goal is to help people become more connected resourceful and hopeful about their future. Our services aim to stabilize families fostering healthier communities one neighbor at a time. Our mission is to support individuals and families in the West Metro through collaborative programs and resource connections to enhance stability. ResourceWest achieves its mission through the following core initiatives: Social Services Programs: 708 households served - Case Management: Supporting community members in achieving greater stability. - Emergency Assistance: Providing one-time grants for transportation childcare and employment challenges. - Childcare and Academic Assistance Program: Offering financial aid covering 50% of tuition costs for childcare and tutoring for eligible families. - Information and Referral Service: Providing answers and referrals to agencies assisting with food clothing housing healthcare employment and more. Children and Youth Programs: 3,393 children served Back-to-School Program: - Families Participating: 468 - Children Receiving Supplies: 1,186 Winter Warm Wear Program: - Families Participating: 384 - Children Receiving Winter Warm Wear: 1,107 Toy Chest Program: - Families Participating: 335 - Children Receiving Gifts: 1,100 | Explanation:| ResourceWest advances its mission through its Social Services and Children and Youth Programs. The Social Services Program offers case management and resource connection services to community members seeking greater stability. It provides one-time emergency assistance grants for challenges such as transportation childcare medical costs and employment. Another aspect of the Social Services Program includes financial assistance for childcare and academic support covering 50% of tuition costs for eligible families for both childcare and tutoring. The program also offers information and referral services where case managers help connect individuals with other agencies that provide assistance with food housing clothing healthcare employment and more. 112 community members were supported by emergency assistance and childcare and academic assistance grants.ResourceWest fulfills its mission through its Social Services and Children and Youth Programs. The Social Services Program provides case management and resource connection services to community members seeking greater stability. It offers one-time emergency assistance grants for challenges such as transportation childcare medical expenses and employment-related costs. Additionally the program includes financial support for childcare and academic services covering 50% of tuition costs for eligible families for both childcare and tutoring. It also offers information and referral services where case managers help connect individuals with other agencies that provide assistance with food housing clothing healthcare employment and more. In total 112 community members received financial support through emergency assistance and childcare and academic grants. The Children and Youth Program consists of several initiatives: the Back to School program which supplies school materials to students from kindergarten through twelfth grade; the Winter Warm Wear program which provides winter outerwear for infants and youth up to eighteen years old; and the Toy Chest program which offers gifts for infants and youth up to age eighteen to celebrate special occasions. Collectively these programs supported 3,393 children and youth. The Children and Youth Program includes several initiatives: the Back to School program which supplies school materials to students from kindergarten through twelfth grade; the Winter Warm Wear program which provides winter outerwear for infants and youth up to eighteen years old; and the Toy Chest program which offers gifts for infants and youth up to age eighteen to celebrate special occasions. Together these programs supported 3,393 children and youth.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 March 2001.

    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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