Scandia Sister City Council
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Scandia Sister City Council's purpose is to foster a relationship between the community of Scandia, Minnesota, and our sister city of Mellerud, Sweden by exploring shared cultural, educational, tourism, and historical opportunities that enable residents to share experiences and learn from each other
- Income
- $4,197
- Spending
- $2,061
- Reserves
- 12.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 75%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 (3)
- $481 spent. A farewell banquet for visitors from Mellerud, Sweden, and the Scandia Sister city council members to share stories, build relationships, and learn from each other. We served food from an American Thanksgiving to show our visitors how we celebrate this American holiday. Included was a tour of a local winery, Rustic Roots.
- $811 spent. Anniversary Celebration of the signing of the sister city Charter between Scandia, Minnesota and Mellerud, Sweden. Apporximately 200 people attended in Scandia. We were on Zoom with Sweden and had a local choir and the sixth grade class from Scandia Elementary sing as part of our entertainment. We served a FIKA featuring Swedish food.
- $358 spent. Hosted ten visitors from Mellerud, Sweden to tour Scandia, MN and the surrounding area. We hosted them in our homes, drove them around for sightseeing and visited historical sites around Scandia. They were also featured in the Scandia Taco Daze parade where they threw candy to the kids. Approximately 1,000 people attended the parade.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2024, 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 August 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 October 2023.
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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