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Marketplace of Ideas-Marketplace for Kids Inc

EIN 45-0461899 · Dickinson, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO EXPLORE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE RECOGNITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR INVENTIVE CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS.

Income
$250,581
Spending
$250,189
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • 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, 2026, 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. $204,388 spent. PROVIDES ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES THREE TO EIGHT, WRITES AND MAINTAINS CURRICUUM AND PROVIDSES TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND TUTORIALS TO THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND HOME SCHOOL FAMILIES. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT IS OFFERED. THE PROJECT LEARNING GUIDE I AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE ONLINE. MARKETPLACE ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL DAYS DURING THEIR FISCAL YEAR WITH THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS. A COMPEITIVE EVENT FOR THE STUDENTS INTERESTING IN TAKING THEIR PROJECT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS DISCOVER ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EXPLOYE CAREER OPPERTUNITIES, NEW TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOP SELF-EMPLOYMENT, FINANCAL LITERACY AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, STUDENTS CREATE A BUSINESS, INVENT A TECHNOLOGY PROJECT AND PRESENT THEIR MODEL AT THE REGIONAL EDUCATION DAYS VOLUNTEERS ARE UTILIZED FOR THE MARKETPLACE FOR KIDS PROGRAM MODEL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 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 December 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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