Ecumen
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
80% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Ecumen is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Shoreview, Minnesota, registered in 1987, with $182,342,920 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
3530 Lexington Avenue North, Shoreview, MN, 55126 EIN 91-1982139 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$182.3M
▲ 10.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$189.7M
Net assets
$3.8M
Employees
4,177
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $14 to raise $100
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 Ecumen: 80% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -4% 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 Ecumen: 0 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a C 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 Ecumen: 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 Ecumen: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We empower individuals and families to confidently navigate aging for a purposeful journey.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $165.9M (FY2017) to $182.3M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $306.9MNet assets $3.8M
Operating margin
-4.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$310.7M
Total liabilities
$306.9M
Net assets
$3.8M
Salaries & benefits
$111.0M
58% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,342,920▲10.8% | $189,744,694▲9.3% | $3,820,444▼32.2% | $310,720,409▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $164,500,404▲6.1% | $173,619,583▲4.5% | $5,633,005▼70.8% | $258,213,382▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $155,006,164▲4.2% | $166,144,010▲4.6% | $19,262,549▼49.6% | $302,410,009▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $148,755,497▲4.8% | $158,887,179▲8.0% | $38,233,980▼22.2% | $310,480,268▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $141,997,018▼4.0% | $147,136,040▲0.5% | $49,142,958▼3.7% | $320,905,908▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $147,875,179▲3.9% | $146,354,352▲1.5% | $51,010,238▲17.0% | $323,532,756▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $142,300,126▼14.2% | $144,195,879▼10.1% | $43,613,785▼12.1% | $303,862,955▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $165,917,204 | $160,327,548 | $49,615,233 | $314,535,199 | 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)
Highest-paid: Shelley Kendrick — $504,771 (0.27% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Kendrick | President/ceo | 39 | $504,771 |
| Melanie Sullivan | Sr Vp/chief People Officer | 39 | $318,975 |
| James Mcalpine | Sr Vp Legal Affairs & Corp | 39 | $253,455 |
| Scott Bjerketvedt | Sr Vp/cfo (thru 9/2024) | 39 | $230,734 |
| Tami Haley | Sr Vp Nursing and Ops Officer | 39 | $211,350 |
| Brett Anderson Sr Vp Chief | Operations & Strategy (thru 7/2024) | 39 | $205,489 |
| Lisa Gindt | Consultant | 40 | $190,004 |
| Angie Andresen | Vp Communication Marketing & Advocacy | 39 | $180,206 |
| Kerri Keller | Vp People Services | 40 | $177,404 |
| John Linn | Director Campus Operations | 40 | $167,049 |
| Robert Fisher | Sr Director - People Solutions | 40 | $157,697 |
| Justin Boldt | Executive Director III | 40 | $156,615 |
| Tina Palmer | Sr Vp Mission Advancement Officer | 39 | $154,207 |
| Doug Harrison | Sr Vp/cfo | 39 | $147,936 |
| Ann Barkelew | Trustee (thru 05/2024) | 1 | — |
| Ingrid Rasmussen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jan Conlin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jen Auguston | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jim Schowalter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| J Michael Dady | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Betterrx LLC | Pharmacy | $569,733 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Audit, Tax and Consulting | $380,399 |
| Winthrop & Weinstein PA | Legal Services | $368,889 |
| Success Computer Consulting | Information Technology Help Desk | $296,516 |
| Lathrop Gpm | Legal Services | $290,405 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ecumen a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ecumen is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1982139, based in Shoreview, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ecumen's EIN?
- Ecumen's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1982139.
- How much revenue does Ecumen report?
- Ecumen reported $182,342,920 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ecumen's spending goes to programs?
- Ecumen spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ecumen have?
- CharityIndex grades Ecumen B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ecumen's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ecumen's latest Form 990 is $504,771, paid to Shelley Kendrick (President/ceo).
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Data for Ecumen (EIN 91-1982139) 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.