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Main Street Family Services

EIN 86-1142008 · Elk River, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MAIN STREET FAMILY SERVICES' MISSION IS TO WALK ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, EMPOWERING THEM WITH PRACTICAL STRATEGIES, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT IN TIMES OF NEED. WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED, THEY CAN HEAL, RESTORE RELATIONSHIPS, AND FIND BELONGING AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$793,282
Spending
$853,551
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
18
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$134,780, exec director/president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 98% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $376,839 spent. CLINICAL SERVICES: OUR TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPISTS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. WE SPECIALIZE IN AREAS SUCH AS FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION, EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, FETAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE USE, IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT, GRIEF, AND ABUSE. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHOTHERAPY, DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS, TF-CBT, BRAINSPOTTING, THERAPEUTIC PLAY, AND PARENTING SUPPORT GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES. IN ORDER TO CREATE GREATER ACCESS TO SERVICES, WE OFFER FREE MONTHLY WALK-IN CRISIS COUNSELING AND FREE PEER-LED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS.
  2. $216,913 spent. FAMILY BASED SERVICES: OUR SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM ENSURES SAFE, MEANINGFUL CONTACT BETWEEN CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS DURING TIMES OF SEPARATION DUE TO COURT INVOLVEMENT. THESE VISITS ARE PAIRED WITH PARENT EDUCATION AND COACHING TO STRENGTHEN PARENTING CAPACITY AND SUPPORT REUNIFICATION. STAFF ARE TRAINED IN MULTIPLE ATTACHMENT BASED AND TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING APPROACHES TO HELP FAMILIES REPAIR AND BUILD SECURE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. PARENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH THEIR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH CAN ACCESS OUR SKILLS-BASED SERVICES FOR PARENTING SUPPORT. TO CREATE GREATER ACCESS TO SERVICES, WE OFFER BOTH IN-HOME AND VIRTUAL PARENTING CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS.
  3. $96,236 spent. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: MAIN STREET FAMILY SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND BUILDING PROTECTIVE FACTORS THROUGH OUR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS (FRC). FRCS PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE WHERE YOUR FAMILY CAN CONNECT WITH BOTH SERVICES AND SUPPORT. PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL IS TO HELP CREATE STABILITY FOR FAMILIES BY CONNECTING THEM WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES LIKE SCHOOLS, OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFIT SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND FAITH COMMUNITIES.OUR FRCS, LOCATED IN ELK RIVER AND BIG LAKE, SERVE AS WELCOMING, ACCESSIBLE HUB WHERE FAMILIES CAN RECEIVE SUPPORT BEFORE OR AFTER A CRISIS OCCURS. THESE CENTERS PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE SUCH AS DIAPERS, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION. BY COLLABORATING WITH OVER 80 COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE CREATE ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT ARE OFTEN COMPLICATED TO NAVIGATE. BY HOSTING MULTIPLE AGENCIES ON-SITE LIKE PUBLIC HEALTH, COUNTY ECONOMIC SUPPORTS, CENTRAL MINNESOTA JOBS AND TRAINING, FIRST STEPS, AND MANY OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, WE REDUCE BARRIERS AND STIGMA ABOUT ACCESSING SERVICES. THE FRC'S ALSO HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT FOSTER CONNECTION, REDUCE ISOLATION, AND PROMOTE FAMILY WELL-BEING.
  4. $41,474 spent. PREVENTION: MAIN STREET FAMILY SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND BUILDING PROTECTIVE FACTORS THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING. PARENT SUPPORT OUTREACH PROGRAM (PSOP) IS A STATE FUNDED VOLUNTARY PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES THAT IS AIMED AT SERVING FAMILIES. THE GOAL IS TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MEET BASIC NEEDS. PARENT EDUCATION IS OFFERED ALONG WITH THE SUPPORT SERVICES. FAMILIES MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 10 YEARS OLD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S PREVENTION WORK IS GROUNDED IN THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES FRAMEWORK, WHICH FOCUSES ON FIVE KEY PROTECTIVE FACTORS: PARENTAL RESILIENCE, SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, CONCRETE SUPPORT IN TIMES OF NEED, KNOWLEDGE OF PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTHY SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN. BY BUILDING THESE STRENGTHS, THE GOAL IS TO ELIMINATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND HELP FAMILIES THRIVE.SUPPORT GROUPS ARE PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S VALUE FOR CONTINUITY OF CARE. PARENTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER TO DISCUSS THEIR PARENTING STRUGGLES. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY PARTICIPATES IN TWO GROUPS. ADOPTIVE, FOSTER CARE AND KINSHIP SUPPORT GROUP IS HELD AT MAIN STREET FAMILY SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CO-LEADS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS WHO ARE PARENTING CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. BOTH GROUPS MEET ONCE PER MONTH AND CHILD CARE AND FOOD ARE PROVIDED. THE ORGANIZATION IS OPEN TO PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN OTHER GROUPS AS WELL AS NEEDS ARISE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 February 2007.

    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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