Delta Dental of Minnesota
501(c)(4)
96% goes to programs Growing revenue
Delta Dental of Minnesota is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 1971, with $497,053,586 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
500 Washington Ave S Ste 2060, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 EIN 41-0952670 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$497.1M
▲ 14.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$491.8M
Net assets
$88.1M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Delta Dental of Minnesota: 96% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Delta Dental of Minnesota: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Delta Dental of Minnesota: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Delta Dental of Minnesota: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Delta dental of minnesota provides dental insurance service plans to make dental care available in the communities it serves as a not for profit organization.
Contact & location
- Address
- 500 Washington Ave S Ste 2060, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $135.0M (FY2013) to $497.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23.4MNet assets $88.1M
Operating margin
1.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$111.5M
Total liabilities
$23.4M
Net assets
$88.1M
Salaries & benefits
$24.9M
5% of expenses
Board members
14
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $497,053,586▲14.6% | $491,815,799▲14.6% | $88,102,112▲7.6% | $111,466,460▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $433,542,840▲6.7% | $429,040,020▲5.8% | $81,858,949▲9.4% | $131,037,463▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $406,410,675▲14.4% | $405,517,917▲14.0% | $74,853,501▼15.3% | $127,242,974▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $355,380,376▲16.5% | $355,590,851▲16.4% | $88,422,279▼11.5% | $129,264,360▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $305,095,495▼14.9% | $305,423,400▼19.8% | $99,898,348▼3.2% | $144,582,341▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $358,380,331▲0.1% | $381,018,585▲4.3% | $103,211,521▼22.6% | $148,441,439▼20.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $357,979,969▲35.4% | $365,228,156▲38.0% | $133,307,651▼19.1% | $186,165,465▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $264,332,173▲44.6% | $264,735,665▲44.9% | $164,842,283▼5.0% | $213,169,462▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $182,769,911▲10.5% | $182,677,817▲6.9% | $173,541,938▼7.0% | $212,950,811▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $165,387,795▲2.6% | $170,920,711▲11.5% | $186,577,011▼8.6% | $217,172,529▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $161,170,661▲19.4% | $153,356,071▲23.8% | $204,063,960 | $231,232,697▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $135,006,837 | $123,827,081▲11.0% | $204,005,597▲5.8% | $221,217,236▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $111,531,691▲0.4% | $192,892,224▲9.6% | $207,871,961▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $111,087,959▼0.3% | $175,951,461▲7.0% | $191,862,187▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $111,415,826 | $164,476,200 | $181,502,126 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela M Riley | Co-chair (through 09/2024) | 0.6 | — |
| Brian Murray | Secretary | 0.6 | — |
| Bruce Templeton Dmd | Director | 1.7 | — |
| Carol M Houghtby Watson | Cfo & Assistant Treasurer | 25.2 | — |
| Deb S Knutson | Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Jason C Woods | Vp, Strategy and Innovation | 3.2 | — |
| John W Bluford | Vice Chair (through 09/2024) | 0.6 | — |
| Kate Mortenson | Director | 0.6 | — |
| Kathleen J Eiland-madison | Vp of Hr, Dei | 10.1 | — |
| Kimberly F Price | Vice Chair | 1.3 | — |
| Laura J Gillund | Director | 0.9 | — |
| Lyndsay Bates Dds | Director | 1.3 | — |
| Michael Zakula Dds | Treasurer | 2.1 | — |
| Nadia Martyn Svp | General Counsel & Privacy Officer | 25.7 | — |
| Oyebode A Taiwo | Director | 0.6 | — |
| Paul Carlson | Director | 1.3 | — |
| Peter I Vladimirov | Vp of Technology | 21.2 | — |
| Richard M Demarco | Sr Vp & Insurance Division Coo | 21.1 | — |
| Rodney A Young | Ceo & Director | 16.6 | — |
| Sima L Griffith | Director | 0.9 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Community Dental Care | Dental Claims | $16,794,867 |
| Apple Tree Dental | Dental Claims | $15,364,745 |
| Dental Delivery Systems | Dental Claims | $8,864,071 |
| Smile Orthodontics Stillwater LLC | Dental Claims | $7,551,679 |
| Cld Robbinsdale Mn LLC | Dental Claims | $6,896,498 |
Grants made · $344K in FY2024
25 grants totaling $344K in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Delta Dental of Minnesota →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Area Health Services Inc | Cook dental clinic flood recovery | $62,500 |
| Portico Healthnet | Dental care access 2024/2025 | $33,500 |
| The Sanneh Foundation Inc | Gala4goals fundraising event 2025 | $25,500 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Awaken scholarship - 2024/2025 | $25,000 |
| North Dakota Dental Foundation | North dakota mission of mercy 2024 | $15,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Racial justice initiave partnership 2024 | $15,000 |
| Bolder Options | Bolder bash 2024 | $14,984 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | Annual celebration event 2024/2025 & girlhood summit 2024 | $14,250 |
| Minnesota Sports and Events | Champions council membership | $12,500 |
| The Rae Mackenzie Group Inc | Celebrating the sistas - diamond partnership | $12,500 |
| Childrens Health Care Foundation | Star gala fundraising event 2025 | $10,000 |
| Planet Smilez Inc | Delta dental oral health fund grant recipient | $9,104 |
| American Dental Education Association | Delta dental oral health fund grant recipient | $9,104 |
| Society of American Indian Dentistinc | Delta dental oral health fund grant recipient | $9,104 |
| Minnesota Aurora Fc | Delta dental kids crew | $9,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Delta Dental of Minnesota a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Delta Dental of Minnesota is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0952670, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- What is Delta Dental of Minnesota's EIN?
- Delta Dental of Minnesota's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0952670.
- How much revenue does Delta Dental of Minnesota report?
- Delta Dental of Minnesota reported $497,053,586 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Delta Dental of Minnesota's spending goes to programs?
- Delta Dental of Minnesota spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Delta Dental of Minnesota have?
- CharityIndex grades Delta Dental of Minnesota A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Delta Dental of Minnesota's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Delta Dental of Minnesota's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Angela M Riley (Co-chair (through 09/2024)).
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Data for Delta Dental of Minnesota (EIN 41-0952670) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.