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Fargo Moorhead Coalition for Homeless Persons

EIN 41-2198589 · Fargo, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP TO ACHIEVE PERMANENT SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT, REDUCE AND END HOMELESSNESS BY OFFERING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, HOSTING ANNUAL EVENTS THAT SERVE THE HOMELESS AND AT-RISK MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTING RESOURCE CONNECTIONS.

Income
$140,790
Spending
$185,773
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 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 32% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
  1. $58,742 spent. WORK TO END HOMELESSNESS THROUGH CARES:COORDINATED ACCESS, REFERRAL, ENTRY & STABILIZATION SYSTEM. CARES IS A HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM THAT OFFERS A SIMPLIFIED PATHWAY TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE, SHELTER, AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN NEED, AND IS AN INNOVATIVE, MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE BASED BEST PRACTICES, INCLUDING COORDINATED ENTRY.
  2. $54,790 spent. WE WORK TO SHARE WITH OUR COMMUNITY RELEVANT INFORMATION, STATISTICS, AND CURRENT ISSUES. OUR WORK IS ROOTED IN BELIEVING HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT AND WE COLLABORATE TO DESIGN RESPONSES TO INJUSTICE. WE ADVOCATE TO OUR LEADERS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS CONCERNING POLICY AND FUNDING THAT IMPACTS OUR PARTNERS AND OUR COLLECTIVE WORK. WE SEEK TO ADVANCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO THRIVE SO THAT EVERONE HAS A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME.
  3. $25,271 spent. THE COALITION'S EDUCATION PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO EQUIP PARTNERS WITH EVIDENCE BASED BEST PRACTICES AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM. ADEQUATELY TRAINED SERVICE PROVIDERS IS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE STRATEGY TO EFFECTIVELY END HOMELESSNESS.
  4. $24,764 spent. PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH NEEDS FOR HOMELESS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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