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Nexus Path Family Healing

EIN 91-2159746 · Plymouth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENING LIVES, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH OUR CORNERSTONE VALUES.

Income
$16.5 million
Spending
$16.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
174
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$649,384, president and ceo

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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. $7.0 million spent. NEXUS-PATH FAMILY HEALING (NEXUS-PATH) OPERATES A FOSTER CARE PROGRAM THAT WORKS TIRELESSLY TO MAKE SURE EVERY CHILD IS CARED FOR IN A SAFE AND SECURE HOME, WHETHER THEY NEED SHORT-TERM CARE WHILE A FAMILY IS IN TRANSITION OR A PERMANENT PLACE TO CALL THEIR OWN. NEXUS-PATH OFFERS THREE FOSTER CARE SERVICES UNDER THIS PROGRAM TO BEST ALIGN WITH THE NEEDS OF THE YOUTH SERVED: INTENSIVE TREATMENT FOSTER CARE, TREATMENT FOSTER CARE, AND REGULAR FOSTER CARE.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
  2. $2.4 million spent. LUTHER HALL IS A LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS OPERATED BY NEXUS-PATH FAMILY HEALING. LUTHER HALL OFFERS A THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR UP TO 16 YOUTH AGES 10-17 WHO PRESENT RISK TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS DUE TO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IMPACTING THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES, RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT FOR TREATMENT. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES BY SPECIALLY TRAINED, DEDICATED STAFF IN A CAREFULLY STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. YOUTH RECEIVE TREATMENT FOR ISSUES SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, SUBSTANCE USE, OR BECAUSE OF A HISTORY THAT DEMONSTRATES THE CHILD'S NEED FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE.ALL RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, AS WELL AS FAMILY THERAPY, WHICH CAN BE DONE IN PERSON OR VIA SECURE VIDEO CONFERENCING AVENUES FOR FAMILIES UNABLE TO BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT. ON-SITE EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED BY FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND INCLUDES SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. IN 2024, LUTHER HALL SERVED 37 YOUTH.
  3. $1.5 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES - NEXUS-PATH'S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM PREPARES YOUTH TO LEAVE FOSTER CARE WITH THE RESOURCES AND SKILLS THEY'LL NEED TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY AS ADULTS. NEXUS-PATH'S INDEPENDENT LIVING COORDINATORS WORK WITH YOUTH WHO ARE PREPARING TO EXIT NORTH DAKOTA'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TO HELP THEM FIND EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND/OR EDUCATION, INCLUDING EARNING OR FINDING HOUSING DEPOSITS, SHOPPING FOR FURNITURE AND NECESSITIES, AND OTHER TASKS REQUIRED TO SET UP FOR SUCCESS. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING COORDINATORS HELP THESE YOUTH LEARN HOW TO MANAGE THEIR MONEY, NAVIGATE OR FIND TRANSPORTATION, AND BUILD HEALTHY INTERDEPENDENT SKILLS. FOR MANY YOUTH, THE COORDINATORS ARE THEIR ONLY TIE TO A TRUSTWORTHY, MATURE, STABLE ADULT.THIS RELATIONSHIP SERVES A MUCH GREATER PURPOSE THAN SIMPLY SECURING THE NECESSITIES OF INDEPENDENT LIVING, IT'S A SAFETY NET FOR THOSE WHO DON'T HAVE ONE AND A SPRINGBOARD TOWARD SUCCESS IN ADULTHOOD. IN 2024, INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVED 444 YOUTH.
  4. $2.4 million spent. SCHOOL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY WHO NEED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, WE PROVIDE A STRENGTHS-BASED SERVICE WITHIN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. NEXUS-PATH CASE MANAGERS WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH STUDENT IN THE PROGRAM, ALONGSIDE THE STUDENT'S FAMILY AND THEIR SCHOOL TEAM, TO IMPLEMENT AN INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN THAT SUPPORTS THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY'S NEEDS. NEXUS-PATH CASE MANAGERS HELP THESE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACCESS MEDICAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER SERVICES NECESSARY FOR APPROPRIATE CARE AND TREATMENT. IN 2024, THE SCHOOL BASE PROGRAM SERVED 290 YOUTH.NEXUS-PATH'S MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC SUPPORT CLIENTS OF ALL AGES WITH INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, RELATIONSHIP, AND FAMILY THERAPY. WE PROVIDE GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, SKILL BUILDING, AND HEALING AROUND MANY COMMON ISSUES, INCLUDING: DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ABUSE, TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES INCLUDING GRIEF AND LOSS, PARENTING ISSUES, AND IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES THROUGH TF-CBT. COUNSELING FOCUSES ON BUILDING STRENGTHS AND GAINING SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE OFFICE, IN THE COMFORT OF THE CLIENT'S HOME OR AN ALTERNATIVE ENVIRONMENT LIKE A SCHOOL OR CHILDCARE SETTING. IN 2024, THE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC SERVED 438 CLIENTS.FAMILY SUPPORT - THE GOAL OF OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM NEEDING OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENTS BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, RESPITE CARE, AND PARENT-TO-PARENT MENTORING SERVICES TO FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM CAN ALSO HELP YOUTH SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION BACK HOME FOLLOWING AN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT. IN 2024, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVED 14 FAMILIES.

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 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 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 July 2009.

    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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