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Fox Valley Memory Project Inc

EIN 82-3556549 · Menasha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FVMP WANTS TO CREATE DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES WHERE THE FEAR AND ISOLATION OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH DEMENTIA ARE EASED BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND WITH RESOURCES TO LIVE WELL WITH DEMENTIA.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$940,835
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
204
Highest pay
$75,000, executive dir.

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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, 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. $374,502 spent. CARE SUPPORT WITH MEMORY LINK PROGRAM AND SUPPORT GROUPS - PROVIDE DEMENTIA CARE EDUCATION, CONNECTIONS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND TRAINING IN MANAGING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. SERVED OVER 280 FAMILIES INCLUDING PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA AND CAREGIVERS
  2. $337,047 spent. MINDWORKS-FACILITATED TWICE WEEKLY CLASS FOR PEOPLE WITH EARLY TO MID-STAGE DEMENTIA, DESIGNED TO PROMOTE BRAIN AND OVERALL HEALTH, AND PROVIDES RESPITE TO CAREGIVER. WE HELD 13 EACH WEEK IN 2024. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS OVER 100 FAMILIES AT DIFFERENT TIMES. MINDWORKS PROVIDES OVER 10,000 HOURS OF RECREATIONAL THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND RESPITE TIME FOR CAREGIVERS.
  3. $26,333 spent. MEMORY CAFE 11- DIFFERENT CAFES MONTHLY MEET FOR SOCIALIZATION FOR DEMENTIA PERSONS & CAREGIVERS. THERE ARE OVER 2000 ANNUAL ATTENDEES.
  4. $10,950 spent. ON A POSITIVE NOTE CHOIR, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND EDUCATION HAD OVER 2000 ATTENDEES IN 2024

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 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 2024.

    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 August 2018.

    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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