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Foster Together Mn Inc

EIN 87-2734303 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO WALK ALONGSIDE FOSTER, KINSHIP, AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES THROUGH RELATIONAL AND TANGIBLE SUPPORT. WE PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE TO GET INVOLVED. OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN OUTREACH SUPPORT, INCLUDING PROVIDING ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, AND HOSTING EVENTS FOR FAMILIES TO COME TOGETHER.

Income
$355,863
Spending
$306,327
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
1

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 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.

  • 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, 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. $217,113 spent. OUTREACH: WE PROVIDED 15,822 ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO 683 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, INCLUDING CLOTHING, SHOES, HYGIENCE PRODUCTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY GIFTS, AND MORE. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER MEAL SUPPORT THROUGH RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS AND FREEZER MEALS.
  2. $34,568 spent. COMMUNITY GATHERINGS: WE HOSTED 45 EVENTS DESIGNED TO BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER WHO ARE ON SIMILAR JOURNEYS. THESE INCLUDED FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, PARENT NIGHT OUT EVENTS, MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS, AND TRAINING SESSIONS.
  3. $4,667 spent. RESTORATIVE CIRCLES OF SUPPORT: THROUGH GRANT FUNDING, WE'VE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL THIRD-PARTY NEUTRALS TO OFFER CIRCLES OF SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON REDUCING CONFLICT WITHIN FAMILY UNITS AND THE SYSTEMS THEY ENGAGE WITH, UTILIZING FAMILY MEDIATIONS, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT GROUPS.
  4. $24,829 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 December 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 November 4, 2026.

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