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

Voice

Application process

Call; email; visit website

Fees

Fees vary, call for information

Service area

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

What's Here

Providing organization

Charities Review Council

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