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Mn Prevention & Recovery Alliance LLC

EIN 87-3423771 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Our mission is to come alongside Minnesota youth and adults facing the impact of substance use and related mental health issues, and to provide resources that educate, engage, and empower a life of recovery.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$189,272, secretary

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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 276% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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

    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, 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 (1)
  1. $2.7 million spent. Minnesota Prevention & Recovery Alliance (MnPRA) is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) dedicated to education, advocacy, and peer recovery support services. As a trusted, community-based organization, MnPRA works across Minnesota to prevent substance use, reduce stigma, and support individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.(Continued on Schedule O)Key Outcomes in 2025: * Reached and educated over 20,000 youth on the risks and consequences of substance misuse through in-school and community-based prevention presentations. * Provided peer recovery support services to 1,306 unique individuals, including one-on-one coaching, recovery planning, and connection to housing, employment, and health services. * Held 10 community events through our DFC Coalitions (BLADE - Crow Wing County, and OPUS - Ramsey County) educating the community on substance use awareness and connection to resources, including 4 successful Drug Take Back Day events collecting over 500lbs of unused and unwanted medication and sharps.Program Objectives: * Promote healthy attitudes toward substance use: Students who participate in our prevention programming are up to 5 times less likely to initiate substance use, according to post-presentation surveys and feedback. * Expand access to treatment services: In 2025, MnPRA made an estimated 202 direct referrals to treatment providers, helping individuals navigate barriers and engage in services appropriate to their recovery stage. * Reduce relapse and overdose risk: Our peer support model emphasizes long-term engagement, accountability, and recovery maintenance, contributing to a measurable decrease in crisis events among the individuals we serve.MnPRA continues to serve as a statewide leader in substance use prevention and recovery, leveraging lived experience, professional expertise, and community partnerships to drive positive outcomes.

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 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 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 November 2022.

    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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