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Nonprofit · EIN 41-0955385

CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Also known as CHOICE INC

Tax-exempt · EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344

Financials

$4.3M$3.7M2023$4.8M$4.6M2024$5M$4.8M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$5,004,794$4,817,260$187,534$6,156,633$1,637,066$4,519,567
December 31, 2024990$4,847,079$4,551,825$295,254$5,610,785$1,278,749$4,332,036
December 31, 2023990$4,343,281$3,737,549$605,732$5,327,435$1,290,652$4,036,783
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$137,786
Program service revenue
$4,685,760
Investment income
$155,635
Net income from fundraising events
$20,193
Other revenue
$25,613

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$166,644
Other salaries and wages
$2,798,818
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,597,770
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$124,880
Occupancy
$600,104
Depreciation
$23,646
Program services (functional)
$4,100,117
Management and general (functional)
$717,143

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,610,785
Total assets, end of year
$6,156,633
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,637,066
Net assets, end of year
$4,519,567
Land, buildings and equipment
$811,725
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,519,567
Gross receipts
$5,008,853
Employees
133
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
MN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL KRAINESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$166,644$12,775
FRANK M FULLERBOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHELLE VEITHSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARK GIORDANOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER KAUFMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAY SCHENKVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
EILEEN MEULNERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL KRAINESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$152,022$26,751
FRANK M FULLERBOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHELLE VEITHSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHIRLEY CAVALLAROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK GIORDANOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL KRAINESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$139,834$25,156
FRANK M FULLERBOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHELLE VEITHSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RAYMOND SCHENKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK GIORDANOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HANNAH WEBERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHIRLEY CAVALLAROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7600 EXECUTIVE DR, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344-3677
In care of
% CHARLES CUMMINS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MICHAEL KRAINES, 7600 EXECUTIVE DRIVE, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
Signed the 990
MICHAEL KRAINES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(952) 474-9510
Return prepared by
CASEY MENDEN FAUST & NELSON PA

Mission

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT FOR INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED ADULTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHOICE IS A TRAINING AND HABILITATION CENTER THAT PROVIDES ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING/SUPPORT, RECREATION/LEISURE AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $4,100,117 · revenue $4,691,180

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-0955385
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J300)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,156,633
Income (IRS master file)
$5,008,853

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$5,004,794$4,817,260$6,156,633XML
990December 2024$4,847,079$4,551,825$5,610,785XML
990December 2023$4,343,281$3,737,549$5,327,435XML
990December 2022$4,045,537$3,506,733$4,239,911IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-0955385).

Questions about CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

What is the EIN of CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT is 41-0955385.
Is CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Are donations to CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL KRAINES.
Who are the officers and directors of CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,644 (MICHAEL KRAINES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CARVER-HENNEPIN OPTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,004,794, expenses of $4,817,260 and total assets of $6,156,633 at year end.

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