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Red Wing Youth Outreach Program Inc

EIN 71-0890615 · Red Wing, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE INTERVENTION, LIFE-SKILLS EDUCATION, AND MENTORING FOR ADOLESCENTS AT RISK OF FACING SERIOUS CHALLENGES IN THEIR TRANSITION TO A HEALTHY ADULTHOOD.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
56
Volunteers
0

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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $583,003 spent. LIFE STRATEGIES - YOUTH ARE MENTORED IN A THOUGHT PROVOKING ANDCREATIVE PROCESS. OUR YOUTH WORKERS INSPIRE YOUTH TO OVERCOME FEARS,IDENTIFY VALUES, SET GOALS AND TAKE ACTION IN THEIR LIFE. THE PRIMARYGOAL OF MENTORING IS TO INCREASE SKILLS TO WORK TOWARDSSELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SUCCESS. EACH YOUTH WILL MEET ONE HOUR WEEKLY WITHTHEIR WORKER.
  2. $21,887 spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS GROUP - YOUTH ATTEND A WEEKLY LIFE SKILLSGROUP FACILITATED BY RED WING YOUTH OUTREACH STAFF AND COMMUNITYVOLUNTEERS. THE TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: EDUCATION, HOUSING, HEALTH,TEAM BUILDING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, JOBREADINESS, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. WE FOCUSON EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
  3. $341,246 spent. WE BRING ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS TOGETHER TO FOSTER A STRONGER RED WING WHERE EVERY FAMILY AND EVERY YOUNG PERSON CAN THRIVE. WE ARE WORKING TOWARD A COMMUNITY WHERE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND PARENTS AND YOUTH COME TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY CHALLENGES FACING OUR YOUTH AND DEVISE SOLUTIONS COLLECTIVELY.
  4. $48,749 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:WE HONE THE ADVOCACY SKILLS OF PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS-MEANING A MORE PARTICIPATORY AND INCLUSIVE RED WING. RISEUP RED WING SUPPORTS PARENTS WHO WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED ON BEHALF OF YOUTH AND HELPS CONNECT PARENTS TO ONE ANOTHER TO BUILD 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 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 December 2024.

    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 September 2002.

    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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