Blaine, MN

YouthWay Ministries

EIN 90-0647630

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Children & youth Low-income

Mission

To provide positive, nurturing and encouraging experiences for children and families in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods; operates community programs including Manna Market to recover and distribute food and support local families.

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

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About YouthWay Ministries

YouthWay Ministries is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) faith-rooted nonprofit (EIN 90-0647630) that runs youth development activities and a large food-recovery/distribution program called Manna Market. The organization’s stated purpose is to provide positive, nurturing and encouraging experiences for children in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and to serve families through community food access and support services. In recent years YouthWay has expanded its Manna Market operations into a hub-and-spoke distribution model serving multiple community locations across the northern Twin Cities suburbs. The organization files annual Form 990s and operates active programs with substantial program spending, indicating ongoing donor-facing operations and community impact.

Notable achievements

Large-scale food distribution (2025)

In 2025 Manna Market distributed more than 5.9 million pounds of rescued food across its network, recording roughly 130,000+ client visits, demonstrating significant reach in local food security.

Program growth and multi-site expansion

Expanded from a single youth center program into multiple distribution sites (including Spring Lake Park, Mounds View and partner church locations) using a hub-and-spoke model to increase access and frequency of service.

High program spending and in-kind leverage

The organization reported program expenses in excess of $10M in its most recent fiscal year, with the vast majority of food provided through rescue, grants and in-kind contributions, indicating strong operational scale and donor support.

At a glance

Total assets: $389K
Annual revenue: $8.5M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 90-0647630
Location: Blaine, MN
Website: youthwayministries.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Listed as an active registered charity in the Minnesota Attorney General charity registry.

Rated on Charity Navigator (two-star/65% score) for accountability and finance metrics.

Included in local county food/resource guides and partnerships with regional hunger-relief networks and community partners.

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