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The Sanneh Foundation Inc

EIN 56-2332269 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SANNEH FOUNDATION, A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN USING SOCCER AS THE CATALYST TO EMPOWER KIDS, IMPROVE LIVES, AND UNITE COMMUNITIES. THE MISSION OF SANNEH IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH, IMPROVE LIVES, AND UNITE COMMUNITIES. SANNEH EMPOWERS YOUTH BY SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT THROUGH IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL SUPPORT, IMPROVES LIVES BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN PHYSICAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND UNITES COMMUNITIES BY ADVANCING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING.

Income
$11.2 million
Spending
$9.0 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
205
Volunteers
2,500
Highest pay
$160,121, ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 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

    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 July 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 (5)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE SANNEH FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE CONWAY COMMUNITY CENTER - A THRIVING PUBLIC SPACE THAT OFFERS DIVERSE AND FREE YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND A SAFE PLACE FOR LOCAL YOUTH TO SPEND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME. THE FOUNDATION ALSO OFFERS FREE PRO SPORTS CAMPS THROUGHOUT MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL, AND SURROUNDING METRO AREAS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE SANNEH FOUNDATION'S DREAMLINE PROGRAM IS AN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVING LOW-INCOME, UNDER-PERFORMING STUDENTS IN PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
  3. $1.7 million spent. THE SANNEH FOUNDATION'S NUTRITION SERVICES INVOLVE PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTING MEALS SIX DAYS A WEEK TO HELP CLOSE THE FOOD INSECURITY GAP FOR FAMILIES IN THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA.
  4. $1.7 million spent. THE SANNEH FOUNDATION OFFERS OTHER PROGRAMS AS WELL SUCH AS FREE PRO CAMPS AND THE HAITIAN INITIATIVE.
  5. THE SANNEH FOUNDATION OFFERS OTHER PROGRAMS AS WELL SUCH AS FREE PRO CAMPS AND THE HAITIAN INITIATIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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