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Four Winds Connections

EIN 93-3392835 · Randolph, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Four Winds Connections lives and loves radically at the intersection of human and animal well-being. We work within communities, support change and invite healing through the human-animal bond. Four Winds Connections preserves the human-animal bond through financial assistance for veterinary care for the pets of marginalized communities; tribal partnerships and an annual Indigenous Animal Health and Wellbeing Gathering; pet food support; and temporary homes and volunteer foster training for the pets of victim-survivors of domestic violence.

Income
$124,000
Spending
$95,437
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$12,000, board director, leadership circle

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 (7)
  1. $27,406 spent. Community Love - Financial assistance for veterinary care and behavioral support for the pets of marginalized communities
  2. $601 spent. Foster Healing - Provides participants with support to grow their animal training skills and tools to nurture their personal well-being
  3. $27,090 spent. Indigenous Animal Health and Wellbeing Conference - Two-day conference and one-day pet wellness clinic on White Earth Nation in September 2025
  4. $7,862 spent. Minnesota Pet Coalition - Connects victim-survivors of domestic violence in the Twin Cities with reliable foster care for their pets while they seek safety
  5. $7,242 spent. Four Winds Pet Pantry - Addresses the need for pet ownership among rural low-income families to be more affordable and accessible through free pet food and essential equipment
  6. $2,457 spent. Reactive Dog Foster Training - Addresses the lack in resources animal well-being organizations face in regard to rescuing and adopting out special behavioral needs dogs
  7. $3,826 spent. Tribal Partnerships - Work supports community members and their beloved four-legged companions with access to veterinary care, behavioral support and resource navigation

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 2023.

    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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