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Stillwater, MN

Valley Outreach

EIN 41-1452973
Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Low-income People experiencing homelessness Children & youth
Mission

Valley Outreach is a community-powered nonprofit that helps St. Croix Valley neighbors move forward by providing food, clothing, emergency financial assistance, education and personalized client support while respecting individual dignity and offering encouragement, connection, and hope.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About Valley Outreach

Valley Outreach is a basic-needs nonprofit based in Stillwater, Minnesota that operates a food shelf, a clothing program (StyleXchange), client support services and emergency financial assistance for residents of the St. Croix Valley. The organization serves people of all ages and focuses on meeting immediate needs while connecting clients to longer-term resources; in 2022–2023 Valley Outreach reported serving approximately 31,400 people and saw a 15% year-over-year increase in service use. Valley Outreach is an active, donor-facing charity with recent audited/form 990 filings and ongoing community partnerships and fundraising initiatives (including the Vibrant Future Fund) to sustain and expand services in the region.

Notable achievements

Scale of services (2022–2023)

Provided services to roughly 31,400 people in 2022–2023, a 15% increase over the prior year, demonstrating significant reach in the St. Croix Valley community.

Clothing program impact

StyleXchange served about 2,500 households and distributed more than 135,000 clothing and household items during the 2022–2023 reporting year.

Vibrant Future Fund & longevity

Celebrated multi-decade community service and launched the Vibrant Future Fund to build long-term sustainability, including a public fundraising goal to support future operations and capacity.

At a glance

Total assets
$4.3M
Annual revenue
$4.6M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
41-1452973
Location
Stillwater, MN
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four-star rating on Charity Navigator, reflecting strong accountability and financial transparency.
Positive nonprofit accountability review by the Charities Review Council / SmartGivers (Accountability Wizard assessment).
Regular grant and partnership support from regional funders and community foundations, including local United Way and private foundations, evidencing community trust and institutional support.

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