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Outreach Development Corporation

EIN 41-1976895 · Plymouth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARTNER TO PRESERVE, ACQUIRE, AND DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SERVICES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$273,452
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
112.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
16

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 112.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 85% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 595% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    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.

  • 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 March 31, 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. $212,091 spent. ODC CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A CATALYST OF CREATIVE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT STRATEGIESAND POLICY CONDUCIVE TO THE PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS IN THE WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES OF HAMEL, LONG LAKE, MEDINA, MEDICINE LAKE, MINNETONKA BEACH, ORONO, PLYMOUTH AND WAYZATA. IN TANDEM WITH OUR DEVELOPMENT PARTNER, ODC SECURED FUNDING SOURCES AND STATE TAX CREDITS NEEDED TO DEVELOP A 50-UNIT AFFORDABLE FAMILY RENTAL PROJECT IN MEDINA, MN. LAUNCHED AND EXECUTED ON FIRST PHASE OF A STRATEGIC PLAN TO STRENGTHEN CROSS-SECTOR HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND HEIGHTEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT IN HOUSING SOLUTIONS. OFFERED TENTATIVE INVESTMENT ON A 250-UNIT AFFORDABLE WORK-FORCE HOUSING PROJECT CONTINGENT UPON DEVELOPER ABILITY TO RECRUIT OTHER FUNDING SOURCES TO CLOSE THE PROJECT FUNDING GAP. LAUNCHED COMMUNITY WIDE QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF CITIZENS, HOUSING EXPERTS, CITY STAFF AND ELECTED OFFICIALS TO HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THE COMMUNITY AND TO GALVANIZE SUPPORT FOR HOUSING POLICIES THAT LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION. HOSTED PROBLEM-SOLVING SESSIONS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO FACILITATE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH AND AWARENESS OF THE HOUSING NEED IN PLYMOUTH (THE LARGEST MUNICIPALITY IN THE ODC SERVICE AREA. PROVIDED BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ADOPTION OF A PLYMOUTH HOUSING FUND AND LAND USE ORDINANCE THAT WOULD COMPEL INCLUSION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN A HOUSING PROJECT OR STIPULATE A SET ASIDE OF FUNDS "IN LIEU OF" ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION. CONTINUED TO UPGRADE AND VISIT OUR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR THE PROJECTS CURRENTLY OWNED BY ODC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 2026.

    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 June 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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