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Settled Incorporated

EIN 83-0986347 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Guiding the local church to cultivate home in a homeless world through the establishment of Supportive Community, Permanent Homes, and Sacred Settlements.

Income
$559,082
Spending
$616,121
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
4
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$54,900, ceo

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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

    6 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 (3)
  1. $109,340 spent. Supportive Community (Intentional Neighbors/Purposeful Work/Supportive Friends/Homestead): Settled cultivates home in a homeless world. This year we built community at our Sacred Settlements, bridging the gap between people who are formerly chronically homeless and people who aren't. We saw people getting involved in many different ways, leading Purposeful Workshops, encouraging independent art projects and learning traditional skills together. We continued monthly rhythms for people to make and use the goods being made as part of their daily routines, weaving a deeper shared story. These community-building moments are designed to promote healthy, positive interactions where people can set aside social structures and simply connect with another person. We told these stories through videos and inspired more to join in.
  2. $246,402 spent. Permanent Homes: We continued building homes this year, finding creative ways of saving money, increasing quality, and engaging more volunteers at more faith communities. To do this work, we further expanded our wood shop, creating a relationship-building environment where we held weekly volunteer days centered around building furniture and homegoods to go in the homes. Additionally, we continued developing an alternative to plumbed toilets that will improve the function and sustainability of future Sacred Settlements.
  3. $35,301 spent. Sacred Settlements: Legislation now recognizes the right of faith communities to establish Sacred Settlements on their land with clear rules and regulations, influencing our ability to scale. We continue in the planning stages with several new communities across the state of Minnesota and nationally. We have developed a permanent Demonstration Settlement where people can walk through and explore a Sacred Settlement in a centralized location, learning about our innovative, research-based model of care, housing, and community through worshiping communities

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 December 2019.

    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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