Nonprofit · EIN 36-3347057
PROVIDERS CHOICE INC
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $25,102,865 | $25,055,515 | $47,350 | $3,275,404 | $2,620,055 | $655,349 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $25,702,166 | $25,793,026 | -$90,860 | $3,427,320 | $2,819,321 | $607,999 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $28,173,542 | $28,053,683 | $119,859 | $3,130,367 | $2,431,508 | $698,859 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,077,348
- of which government grants
- $24,815,143
- Program service revenue
- $15,950
- Investment income
- $9,567
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $200
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,667,133
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $320,197
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,960,596
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,688,670
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,267
- Occupancy
- $81,661
- Travel
- $133,339
- Depreciation
- $16,514
- Program services (functional)
- $24,926,605
- Management and general (functional)
- $122,296
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,614
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,427,320
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,275,404
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,620,055
- Net assets, end of year
- $655,349
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,733
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $444,943
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $210,406
- Gross receipts
- $25,102,865
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN ABERNATHY | CEO Officer | 40 | $159,349 | $7,854 |
| MICHELLE TRIPLETT | DIR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $110,661 | $35,399 |
| DONALD DETERS | IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,898 | $23,943 |
| JOANNE NORMAN | COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,454 | $21,077 |
| GAIL BIRCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PELLETIER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILLEME AMEGATCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRON DEJESUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARKO MRKONICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN ABERNATHY | CEO Officer | 40 | $159,349 | $17,652 |
| MICHELLE TRIPLETT | DIR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $110,661 | $29,973 |
| DONALD DETERS | SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,418 | $24,393 |
| GAIL BIRCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PELLETIER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILLEME AMEGATCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRON DEJESUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARKO MRKONICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN ABERNATHY | CEO Officer | 40 | $142,879 | $11,191 |
| MICHELLE TRIPLETT | DIR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $96,901 | $33,815 |
| DONALD DETERS | SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,457 | $23,448 |
| GAIL BIRCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PELLETIER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILLEME AMEGATCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRON DEJESUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARKO MRKONICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7301 OHMS LN STE 210, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439-2335
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHLEEN ABERNATHY, 7301 OHMS LANE STE 210, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439
- Signed the 990
- KATHLEEN ABERNATHY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (952) 345-8110
- Website
- WWW.PROVIDERSCHOICE.COM
- Return prepared by
- CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC
Mission
TO PROMOTE HEALTHY NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN BY SECURING REIMBURSEMENTS AND FUNDING FROM FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND GRANTS TO PROVIDE PROGRAM PAYMENTS, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP CHILD CARE PROVIDERS OPERATE SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES WHILE ETHICALLY PRIORITIZING THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF CHILDREN. THIS MISSION STATEMENT ALONG WITH OUR CORE VALUES; PASSIONATE ABOUT CHILDREN, TRUE AND RIGHT, FIERCE DEDICATION AND UNRELENTING ADVOCACY; ARE CRITICAL TO SHAPING THE WORK THAT WE DO ACROSS MINNESOTA.
Program accomplishments
- IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, PROVIDERS CHOICE'S SPONSORSHIP OF THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM SUPPORTED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS IN SERVING 13,684,869 MEALS AND SNACKS ACROSS MINNESOTA. PROVIDERS CHOICE SPONSORED 2,572 FAMILY DAY CARE HOME PROGRAMS (A 7.6% DECREASE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR), SERVING 40,663 CHILDREN. OF THESE HOMES, 62% QUALIFIED FOR TIER 1 RATES AND 38% QUALIFIED FOR TIER 2 RATES. PROVIDERS CHOICE ALSO SPONSORED 139 CHILDCARE CENTER PROGRAMS (A 3.8% INCREASE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR), SERVING 14,128 CHILDREN. OF THE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN CENTER PROGRAMS, 58% QUALIFIED FOR FREE MEAL REIMBURSEMENT, 4% QUALIFIED FOR REDUCED-PRICE REIMBURSEMENT, AND 38% QUALIFIED FOR PAID MEAL REIMBURSEMENT BASED ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME ELIGIBILITY.Expenses $24,926,605 · grants $21,667,133
- PROVIDERS CHOICE WAS AWARDED A TWO-YEAR, $250,000 "GROW & THRIVE" GRANT FROM THE CARGILL FOUNDATION. THIS FUNDING WILL ALLOW EXPANSION OF NUTRITION EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS ACROSS MINNESOTA AND ENHANCE THE TOOLS, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM. PROVIDERS CHOICE ALSO SUCCESSFULLY HELD THE VIRTUAL GATHER AND GROW CONFERENCE, A CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, WITH 240 PROVIDERS ATTENDING IN JANUARY 2025.revenue $15,950
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3347057
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,275,404
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,102,865
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $25,102,865 | $25,055,515 | $3,275,404 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $25,702,166 | $25,793,026 | $3,427,320 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $28,173,542 | $28,053,683 | $3,130,367 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $25,739,223 | $25,827,169 | $3,401,298 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2017 | – | – | – | 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 36-3347057).
Questions about PROVIDERS CHOICE INC
- What is the EIN of PROVIDERS CHOICE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROVIDERS CHOICE INC is 36-3347057.
- Is PROVIDERS CHOICE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to PROVIDERS CHOICE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROVIDERS CHOICE INC 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 PROVIDERS CHOICE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROVIDERS CHOICE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROVIDERS CHOICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KATHLEEN ABERNATHY.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROVIDERS CHOICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,349 (KATHLEEN ABERNATHY, CEO).
- How much revenue does PROVIDERS CHOICE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,102,865, expenses of $25,055,515 and total assets of $3,275,404 at year end.
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