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Turning Point Inc

EIN 51-0164092 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
65
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$165,984, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 90% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 2023, 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. $2.2 million spent. CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY - LICENSED, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TREATMENT SERVICES WITH HOUSING AND TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PRIMARLY AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE CLIENTS. MEN WHO HAVE BEED ASSESSED AS CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRIMARY TREATMENT PROGRAM. THEY RECEIVE GENDER SPECIFIC TREATMENT IN A 90 DAY INPATIENT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS SPLIT INTO TWO PHASES. PHASE 1 BEING 30 DAYS AND PHASE 2 UP TO 60 DAYS. A CLIENT WHO SUCESSFULLY COMPLETES PHASE 1 MAY ENTER PHASE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL CARE AND SUPPORT.
  2. $30,187 spent. OUTREACH SERVICES THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS WHO HAVE HIV OR ARE AT-RISK FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES DUE TO DRUG ABUSE AND/OR FAILURE TO PRACTICE SAFE SEX. THE PREVENTION/OUTREACH WORKERS AND COMMUNITY INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS CONTACT THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE AT-RISK AND PROVIDE HIV/AIDS/STD PREVENTION EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HIV CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV OR AIDS IN FINDING MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES.THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES RELATED TO DOMESTIC STABILIZATION. THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF FAMILY PRESERVATION THROUGH AN EMPHASIS ON PARENTING, ROLE MODELING, HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND BASIC LIVING SKILLS WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES, PROVIDING HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ETHNIC BACKGROUND, CULTURE, SPECIAL INTERESTS AND CUSTOMS. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE UTILIZED TO DEVELOP BASIC SKILLS, INCREASING SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT, IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM, AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS.
  3. $360,415 spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - THIS PROGRAM'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ASSIST PEOPLE WHO HAVE BARRIERS TO SECURING SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. BARRIERS MAY INCLUDE HIV/AIDS DIAGNOSIS, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND UNSTABLE RENTAL ISSUES.
  4. CULTURALLY-BASED TRAINING - PROVIDE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TRAINING TO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, NONPROFITS AND BUSINESSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 2023.

    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 1975.

    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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