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Donor and Nonprofit Relations - Charities Review Council

2550 University Avenue West, Suite 200 N, Saint Paul, MN 55114

Eligibility

501c3 nonprofits; individuals interested in learning about charities in Minnesota

Required documents

Call for information

Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Summer hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 12 noon Friday

Application process

Call; email; visit website

Fees

Fees vary, call for information

Service area

MN

Description

- Assists nonprofit leaders with building and communicating their organizations' internal strengths through the Accountability Wizard, a process designed to align nonprofit internal practices with widely-accepted standards of strength and accountability - Offers public information on how to make informed giving decisions (does not make referrals to specific charities) - Performs reviews of charities based on 25 standards of accountability in areas of governance, public disclosure, fundraising, and financial health. Reviews are considered current for 3 years, with financial information updated annually. - Provides information on over 8000 charitable organizations which are registered to solicit for donations in Minnesota

Last Assured

08/14/2025

Providing organization

Charities Review Council

Connects donors, nonprofits, and grant makers to support communities and empower donors with knowledge and nonprofits with accountability.