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Fmw Nonprofit Solutions

EIN 84-3753672 · Hopkins, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FMW NONPROFIT SOLUTIONS WORKS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD STRONG INFRASTRUCTURES, OPERATE EFFECTIVELY, AND ACHIEVE THEIR MISSIONS. FMW STRIVES TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND PRACTICAL SERVICES TO NONPROFITS THAT WILL EMPOWER THEM TO OPERATE, GROW AND IMPROVE OPERATIONS AND OUTCOMES. USING A PARTNERSHIP APPROACH, WE BRING INTENTIONAL, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CONVERSATIONS AND INTEGRITY TO NONPROFIT CONSULTING BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND FISCAL AGENCY SPONSORSHIP.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
1
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$257,381, employee

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $481,658 spent. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NONPROFITS NOT YET TAX-EXEMPT AND OF SMALL-TO MEDIUM-SIZED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INCLUDES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (BOOKKEEPING, FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND MORE), OPERATIONS SUPPORT, HELPING ORGANIZATIONS TO APPLY FOR GRANTS AND SOLICIT DONATIONS AND APPPLY FOR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
  2. $689,786 spent. TRAINING FOR FUTURE PHILANTHROPISTS: PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED PROGRAMS TO HIGH INCOME INDIVIDUALS, OFFERING GUIDANCE ABOUT BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING IN LIFELONG CHARITABLE SUPPORT AND PHILANTHROPY.
  3. $97,953 spent. PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, MENTORING, EDUCATION, NETWORKING AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, TO ENGAGE IN LEADERSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE AND SUPORT THE JEWISH LGBTQ COMMUNITY.
  4. $60,763 spent. ALL OTHER.

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 October 13, 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 April 2021.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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