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Ucare Foundation

EIN 46-4795214 · Stuart, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UCARE FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY-DIRECTED INITIATIVE OF UCARE MINNESOTA. THE FOCUS IS GRANT-MAKING TO PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN THE TWIN CITIES AND THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA AND WESTERN WISCONSIN.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$520,720
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$1.4 million, president & ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 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

    0 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, 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. $511,275 spent. IN 2025, THE UCARE FOUNDATION APPROVED AND DISBURSED $396,800 IN GRANT FUNDING TO 15 MINNESOTA ORGANIZATIONS AND COUNTY/TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS WORKING TO IMPROVE HEALTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE SERVICES AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF: FOOD SECURITY ASSISTANCE, MOBILE CLINIC VACCINE DELIVERY, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AT THE INTERSECTION OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND HOMELESSNESS. UCARE FOUNDATION HAS A FORMAL BOARD UCARE FOUNDATION COUNCIL THAT OVERSEES AND APPROVES ANNUAL GRANT AWARDS. THE BOARD MEETS ANNUALLY TO DETERMINE PRIORITY AREAS OF FOCUS FOR OPEN SOLICITATIONS. GRANTEES APPLY VIA AN ONLINE GRANT SYSTEM, AND ALL ORGANIZATIONS MUST MEET FUNDING ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES. GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY UCARE MINNESOTA-ASSIGNED INDIVIDUALS AND OFTEN SOME MEMBERS OF THE UCARE FOUNDATION COUNCIL. ONCE APPROVED, GRANTEES SIGN A CONDITION OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS AS WELL AS AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN A SITE VISIT BY UCARE STAFF. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS. UCARE ENSURES THE RECIPIENT IS A QUALIFIED CHARITY OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND RECEIVES PERIODIC REPORTS FROM THE ORGANIZATIONS. THE UCARE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES' (FHS) MOBILE HEALTH COLLABORATION PILOT, WHICH SERVED AN ESTIMATED 500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT 18 COMMUNITY-BASED CLINICS ACROSS 13 UNIQUE SITES IN THE TWIN CITIES METRO. THROUGH THE PILOT, FHS ADMINISTERED 295 VACCINES, COMPLETED 271 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, 48 DIABETES SCREENINGS, AND 142 FLUORIDE VARNISH APPLICATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. UCARE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED BOUNTIFUL BASKET FOOD SHELF'S FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVING COMMUNITIES IN CARVER COUNTY THROUGH LOCATIONS IN CHASKA AND COLOGNE. THE GRANT HELPED TO FUND MOBILE FOOD DELIVERY, CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE, SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAMS, AND EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CARE. OVER 7000 COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN HELPED. A GRANT FOR ROUTE 1 MN BOLSTERED THE ORGANIZATION'S EMERGING FARMER INSTITUTE, A NO COST 10-WEEK PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS FARMERS FROM A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS. PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH ESSENTIAL TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNTIIES TO IMPROVE CROP PRODUCTION, DEVELOP FARM BUSINESS SKILLS, AND PRODUCE NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR SALE TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SHARED WITH UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 September 2014.

    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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