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Redemption House

EIN 46-1057549 · Minnetonka, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To liberate people from the enslavement and idolatry of addiction, by radical transformation of the heart, through a redemptive fellowship with Christ, for His glory and our joy.

Income
$563,936
Spending
$610,190
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$168,355, chairman and ceo

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $473,437 spent. A sustainable business model. Redemption House has quickly developed a national reputation as an innovative and sustainable model of addiction ministry. We have helped over 200 men and their families, from 22 different states to worship their way out of addiction. The majority of our funding is derived from our affordable program fees. We use donations to support our financial-aid scholarship fund and to support various capital projects.
  2. AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH. APPROACHING ADDICTION AS A WORSHIP DISORDER NOT ONLY TEACHES PEOPLE THAT THERE IS MORE TO ADDICTION THAN BIOLOGY, BUT IT DEMONSTRATES THAT THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORSHIP IN EVERYTHING THAT WE DO. THIS IMPORTANT PERSPECTIVE IS NOT ONLY HELPFUL TO ADDICTS BUT TO ANYONE TRYING TO WALK OUT A LIFE OF REPENTANCE. DEVELOPING NEW PASSIONS. NOT ONLY DO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP A PASSION FOR CHIRIST AND THE WORD, THEY LEARN TO CELEBRATE AND APPRECIATE HIS CREATION THROUGH CAMPING, BIKING, BOATING, FISHING, SPORTS AND OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
  3. PHASE ONE-RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY--REDEMPTION HOUSE IS A HEART-FOCUSED, GOSPEL-CENTERED RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY MINISTRY. WE HELP MEN WORSHIP THEIR WAY OUT OF ADDICTION THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF HONORING GOD IN THE DETAILS OF THEIR LIVES. OUR INNOVATIVE, PRIVATE-PAY MODEL IS NOT ONLY SUSTAINABLE BUT UNIQUE IN THE ADDICTION MINISTRY LANDSCAPE. MEN COMMMIT TO A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS IN OUR CONTINUUM. SOME CHOOSE TO SPEND ANOTHER YEAR OR MORE IN PHASE TWO, WHERE THEY CAN WORK AND REENGAGE WITH THE STRESSES AND TRIGGERS OF DAILY LIFE WHILE LIVING IN THE SAFETY OF OUR DISCIPLESHIP COMMUNITY.

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 February 2013.

    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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