Minnesotans for the American Community Survey Macs
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MACS became a nonprofit corporation in the state of Minnesota in April 2022. Founded in 2013 to educate and engage Minnesotans, it has grown to over 400 supporters statewide in every sector of civic and economic life. Our mission is to educate Minnesota communities and the public about the critical importance of census data and an accurate decennial Census to drive a strong economy, sustain healthy communities, and improve the well-being of all Minnesotans.
- Income
- $446,433
- Spending
- $217,383
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 6.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $28,589, executive director
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
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $172,447 spent. In partnership with the Minnesota State Demographic Center, the Minnesota Council on Foundations, and other groups, MACS is preparing Minnesota for the 2030 Census as a member of the Minnesota 2030 Census Planning Team. ** Launched our Rural & Greater MN Initiative by conducting outreach to leaders of 2020 Census Complete Count Committees in greater Minnesota, as well as rural organizations that participated in the 2020 Minnesota Census Mobilization Partnership, and began working with partners around the state to develop organizing tools. ** Launched our Indigenous Communities Initiative by outlining potential engagement strategies, key contacts, and a detailed work plan. ** Launched our Young Child Initiative by developing connections with state and national coalitions including Voices and Choices, Early Childhood Funders Network, Little Moments Count, Home Visiting Coalition, Child Care Aware, Count All Kids, and Kids Count.** Hosted meetings with each member of Minnesota's congressional delegation, joined by the Minnesota State Demographer, The Census Project, and stakeholders from across the state.** Partnered with The Census Project to host a national webinar outlining the danger to rural communities posed by a voluntary ACS as specified in Section 605 of the House Appropriations bill. ** Published the MACS monthly newsletter, which provides resources, updates, and opportunities to engage related to Census/ACS issues.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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