Social Services of Minnesota

Private foundation St. Paul, MN EIN: 87-1637514

Social Services of Minnesota is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $161 in total assets. In 2024, it made $46K in qualifying distributions.

Social Services of Minnesota at a glance

Total assets
$161
-79.8% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$167,042
+117.9% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$46,378
+0.8% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$167,924
+67.2% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$161$167,042$167,924$46,378$85
2023$797$76,671$100,450$45,994$47
2022$206$75,030$74,825——
2021$1$17,049$17,049——

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Social Services of Minnesota reported a distributable amount of $85 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Social Services of Minnesota is led by Matthew S. Emerson, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Matthew S. Emerson

    Chairman

    Principal of → Chairman, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennie Marlow

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Edwards

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terry McMorris

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    7.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Social Services of Minnesota

How large is Social Services of Minnesota?

Social Services of Minnesota reported $161 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Social Services of Minnesota?

Social Services of Minnesota is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $161 in total assets as of 2024.

What is Social Services of Minnesota's EIN?

Social Services of Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1637514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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