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EIN 81-3572476 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALL SQUARE IS A NONPROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT INVESTS IN PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. WE SEEK TO EMPOWER PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM TO MOVE FORWARD WITH HEALING, COMMUNITY, AND HOPE. WE FIGHT FOR A WORLD WHERE THOSE WHO FINISH THEIR LEGAL SENTENCES ARE ALL SQUARE, MEANING TRULY UNENCUMBERED BY THEIR CRIMINAL RECORDS SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND POLITICALLY. ALL SQUARE INVESTS IN PEOPLE BY RUNNING A NONPROFIT, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE RESTAURANT AND FOOD TRUCK AND A CORRESPONDING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THE RESTAURANT & FOOD TRUCK - YOUR GO TO SPOT FOR GRILLED CHEESE IN MINNEAPOLIS, SERVING UP EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUSTICE-IMPACTED FOLKS. OUR FOOD TRUCK BRINGS GRILLED CHEESE ON THE MOVE EXPANDING OUR OUTREACH AND EMPLOYMENT OFFERINGS. THE FELLOWSHIP - A PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EXCLUSIVELY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RETURNED HOME FROM PRISON. THROUGH THE FELLOPOWSHIP, FELLOWS CAN OPT INTO NO-COST WELLNESS AND THERAPY RESOUR

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
30
Highest pay
$150,126, 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

Fair: 51 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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. $2.1 million spent. FOUNDED IN 2016, ALL SQUARE IS A DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE SYSTEMIC EXCLUSION OF CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE FROM ECONOMIC MOBILITY, SOCIAL CAPITAL AND WEALTH ACCUMULATION. OUR MISSION IS TO HEAL THE HARMS CREATED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM BY CHANGING THE WAY CRIMINAL RECORDS ARE USED AND VIEWED. OUR WORK FIRST OPERATIONALIZED IN 2018 WITH OUR RESTAURANT AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FELLOWS MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN OUR CRAFT GRILLED CHEESE RESTAURANT AND/OR FOOD TRUCK WHILE RECEIVING FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY THERAPY. GRADUATES OF THE FELLOWSHIP ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DEBT ALLEVIATION AND SEED CAPITAL THROUGH OUR FELLOW FUND. IN 2021, WE EXPANDED OUR WORK TO INCLUDE OUR LEGAL ARM: THE PRISON TO LAW PIPELINE AND LAW FIRM. THIS ARM, WHICH IS A NONPROFIT SUBSIDIARY, IS COINED "THE LEGAL REVOLUTION." IT EXISTS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY THE LAW HAVE ACCESS TO POSITIONS OF POWER AND WEALTH ACCUMULATION WITHIN THE LAW, SPECIFICALLY THROUGH LEGAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. FOUNDED IN 2016, ALL SQUARE IS A DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE SYSTEMIC EXCLUSION OF CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE FROM ECONOMIC MOBILITY, SOCIAL CAPITAL AND WEALTH ACCUMULATION. OUR MISSION IS TO HEAL THE HARMS CREATED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM BY CHANGING THE WAY CRIMINAL RECORDS ARE USED AND VIEWED. OUR WORK FIRST OPERATIONALIZED IN 2018 WITH OUR RESTAURANT AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FELLOWS MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN OUR CRAFT GRILLED CHEESE RESTAURANT AND/OR FOOD TRUCK WHILE RECEIVING FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY THERAPY. GRADUATES OF THE FELLOWSHIP ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DEBT ALLEVIATION AND SEED CAPITAL THROUGH OUR FELLOW FUND. IN 2021, WE EXPANDED OUR WORK TO INCLUDE OUR LEGAL ARM: THE PRISON TO LAW PIPELINE AND LAW FIRM. THIS ARM, WHICH IS A NONPROFIT SUBSIDIARY, IS COINED "THE LEGAL REVOLUTION." IT EXISTS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY THE LAW HAVE ACCESS TO POSITIONS OF POWER AND WEALTH ACCUMULATION WITHIN THE LAW, SPECIFICALLY THROUGH LEGAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.

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 November 6, 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 January 2017.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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