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St Croix Family Resource Center

EIN 47-5032696 · Stillwater, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE COORDINATED SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS OR ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.

Income
$442,046
Spending
$418,998
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
8
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$76,879, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $174,624 spent. FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM: RATES OF MENTAL ILLNESS ARE HIGHEST IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. NEARLY 1/3 OF ADULTS IN LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS REPORTED HAVING AN ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS (WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESMENT 2019). ABOUT 36% OF CONNECT CENTER CLIENTS ARE LIMITED TO BEING ABLE TO WORK DUE TO SEVERE MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS. MANY FAMILIES HAVE FIXED INCOME AND BECOME SOCIALLY ISOLATED AS RESULT OF NOT WORKING. FAMILIES IN THE CONNECT CENTER'S FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM RECEIVE SUPPORT TO REACH THEIR BASIC NEEDS. THE CONNECT CENTER FAMILY ADVOCATES TEACH FAMILIES HOW TO LIVE WITHIN THEIR MEANS AND CONNECT THEM TO COMMUINITY. FAMILIES THEN WORK WITH FAMILY ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP SHORT AND LONG-TERM GOALS FOR THEIR FINANCES, HOUSING AND FAMILY LIFE. ALL SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET FAMILIES' GOALS.
  2. $87,825 spent. YOUTH CONNECTIONS PROGRAM: THE CONNECT CENTER IS PROVIDING A HEALTHY SUPPORT SYSTEM THROUGH ITS YOUTH CONNECTION PROGRAM AND DROP-IN CENTERS. THESE CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN STILLWATER AND COTTAGE GROVE PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE FOR YOUTH TO HAVE A HOT MEAL, SHOWER, DO LAUNDRY, PICK OUT SEASONALLY APPROPRIATE CLOTHING ALONG WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THESE YOUTH MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH ADULT VOLUNTEERS AND PROFESSIONAL YOUTH COUNSELORS THAT WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, MAKE REFERRALS FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND JUST LISTEN, PROVIDING HOPE THAT THEIR FUTURES WILL BE FULL OF PROMISE AND CONNECTIONS TO A COMMUNITY THAT WILL WELCOME THEM AS THEY ARE. IN ADDITION, THE CONNECT CENTER HAS A HOST HOME PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 17-24 WITH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE HOUSING WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE. YOUTH LIVE WITH HOST FOR UP TO A YEAR, DEPENDING ON THEIR HOUSING NEEDS. HOSTS PROVIDE FOOD AND HOUSING WHILE THE CONNECT CENTER WORKS WITH THE YOUTH ON THEIR GOALS.
  3. $22,729 spent. CHILDREN COME TOGETHER AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER TO PARTICIPATE IN FUN, ENRICHING ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY MINDS, BODIES, AND SPIRITS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, EXPLORING THE ARTS, STAYING ACTIVE OUTDOORS, AND INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR READING, WRITING, AND MATH ENRICHMENT.
  4. $30,984 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMMUNITY MEALS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, FINANCIAL AND MEETING BASIC NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2018.

    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 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 May 2019.

    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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