Network For Better Futures is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 2007, with $4,050,926 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.1M
▼ 9.2% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.9M
Net assets
$217K
Employees
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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. Not scored for Network For Better Futures— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Network For Better Futures: 1 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. Not scored for Network For Better Futures— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Network For Better Futures: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $4.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$217K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,050,926▼9.2% | $3,886,669▲8.6% | $217,437▲309% | $1,441,929▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,462,235▲22.6% | $3,578,619▼16.8% | $53,180▲106% | $1,675,363▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,639,604▼2.2% | $4,302,593▼7.2% | -$830,436▼427% | $1,199,026▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,722,880▼21.1% | $4,636,146▲9.1% | -$157,576▼121% | $1,342,357▼15.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,716,983▲22.3% | $4,250,236▲6.4% | $755,690▲162% | $1,592,704▲52.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,855,386▲13.8% | $3,994,636▲14.8% | $288,943▼32.5% | $1,044,703▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,388,484▼2.7% | $3,480,544▼3.1% | $428,193▼17.7% | $1,294,931▲58.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,481,695▲22.5% | $3,593,203▲20.4% | $520,253▼17.7% | $815,405▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,841,098▲28.0% | $2,983,486▼2.7% | $631,761▼18.4% | $918,159▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,220,290▼34.2% | $3,065,951▼1.6% | $774,149▼51.2% | $955,214▼45.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,373,112▲147% | $3,114,590▲11.5% | $1,585,606▲19.5% | $1,749,480▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,367,824 | $2,792,808▼0.1% | $1,327,084▼51.8% | $1,507,317▼48.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,796,258▲5.2% | $2,752,068▼32.3% | $2,918,340▼30.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,658,645▲13.4% | $4,065,766▲342% | $4,210,268▲263% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,343,614 | $918,985 | $1,158,972 | 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.
35 grants to Network For Better Futures totaling $2.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redf | Portfolio grants | 2024 | $136,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $110,104 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $16,610 |
| Redf | Growth portfolio | 2023 | $195,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, public affairs/society benefit | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Redf | Growth portfolio | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Program costs | 2022 | $98,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, human services | 2022 | $70,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $51,100 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Program costs | 2021 | $201,196 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Community impact | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Redf | Growth portfolio | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Human services | 2021 | $60,500 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $12,689 |
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Data for Network For Better Futures (EIN 45-0550557) 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.