Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 1998, with $77,707,076 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$77.7M
▲ 1.4% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$66.3M
Net assets
$147.5M
Employees
1,193
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc: 82% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc: 27 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To provide chemical dependency treatment and recovery services.
Long term program:minnesota adult and teen challenge's 12-15-month residential substance use recovery and life skills development program assists individuals in overcoming self-destructive patterns associated with their substance use while providing co-occurring mental health support and counseling. drug and alcohol addiction studies have shown that an individuals' chance for reaching long-term sobriety is greatly increased by an extended stay in a recovery program. this program incorporates a variety of evidence-based practices to address participants' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, providing a foundation for lasting recovery. during 2024, there were 1,045 clients served by this program.
Outpatient program:our licensed, outpatient programming offers a flexible schedule for adult clients looking for treatment options while maintaining their job, school attendance or other responsibilities. treatment programming offers individualized treatment plans, individual and group counseling, and telehealth services. most insurances are accepted.
Teen challenge leadership institute: our teen challenge leadership institute (tcli) is a continued education program. this year-long school is designed for individuals who desire a structured and supervised community living environment to maintain their sobriety and effectively transition back into society.lakeside academy:a faith-based residential treatment center for boys aged 13-18 years, we offer licensed treatment which can range from 30 to 90 days, mental health and other counseling services, and onsite education including conventional, online, and subject based learning. most students stay 6-12 months, depending on the individual's needs.
Revenue grew from $23.5M (FY2013) to $77.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
14.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$155.5M
Total liabilities
$8.1M
Net assets
$147.5M
Salaries & benefits
$45.6M
69% of expenses
Board members
17
16 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,707,076▲1.4% | $66,301,175▲14.0% | $147,466,243▲8.8% | $155,546,731▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $76,631,072▲7.4% | $58,171,424▲7.3% | $135,547,491▲16.3% | $144,463,748▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,320,037▲16.4% | $54,204,551▲14.5% | $116,577,181▲16.4% | $133,566,707▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $61,277,407▲13.7% | $47,321,170▲7.1% | $100,142,818▲16.4% | $104,665,347▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $53,894,052▼6.4% | $44,183,430▲5.1% | $86,035,780▲12.7% | $90,574,202▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $57,549,988▲30.2% | $42,034,819▲8.5% | $76,368,519▲25.2% | $79,649,755▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $44,202,646▲6.8% | $38,729,049▲15.6% | $60,986,772▲9.9% | $63,776,653▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $41,381,566▲13.4% | $33,498,517▲14.3% | $55,468,175▲16.6% | $58,008,861▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $36,495,792▲3.0% | $29,296,368▲5.8% | $47,585,126▲15.4% | $49,943,662▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,430,098▲26.4% | $27,693,751▲22.3% | $41,226,481▲23.1% | $43,373,501▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $28,030,762▲19.1% | $22,647,774▲23.6% | $33,490,134▲20.8% | $35,347,366▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $23,540,157 | $18,327,819▲16.5% | $27,722,166▲23.2% | $29,508,485▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $15,726,983▲12.0% | $22,509,828▲10.6% | $23,819,426▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $14,045,843▲7.0% | $20,350,736▲12.7% | $21,413,312▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,122,415 | $18,057,270 | $19,396,296 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Thomas Truszinski — $213,820 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Truszinski | Ceo | 40 | $213,820 |
| Eric Vagle | President/secretary | 40 | $190,861 |
| Richard Scherber | Founder | 40 | $168,945 |
| Saul Selby | Sr Vp of Clinical Services | 40 | $161,954 |
| Jonathan Slag | Sr. Vp of Strategic Partnerships | 40 | $157,626 |
| Twila Jensen | Sr. Vp of Finance | 40 | $157,515 |
| Dave Irvinsr Vp of | Hr & Administration | 40 | $154,078 |
| Mary Brown | Sr. Vp of Marketing | 30 | $149,968 |
| Bill Bojan | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Brad Stevens | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Chris Dietzen | Chair | 2 | — |
| Christy Poppen | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Chuck Beske | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Chuck Shreffler | Board Member (end Oct) | 2 | — |
| Connie Menne | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jason Korstange | Board Member (beg Apr) | 2 | — |
| Laurel Bunker | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mark Dean | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Marty Espe | Board Member (beg Oct) | 2 | — |
| Mike Smith | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Nor-son Construction | Construction | $3,795,629 |
| Schwickert's Tecta America | Construction | $1,290,273 |
| Benson-orth Associates Inc | Construction | $1,128,545 |
| All Elements Inc | Construction | $996,518 |
| Restoration Systems Inc | Construction | $466,085 |
190 grants to Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc totaling $31.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Addiction | 2024 | $1,826,563 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $142,108 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $139,300 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, health | 2024 | $124,100 |
| Greater Horizons | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $59,200 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $58,054 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $40,553 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | Program support, general operating | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Mental health | 2024 | $29,750 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $23,100 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $21,253 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Go! program | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $16,786 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,645 |
5 grants totaling $251K in FY2024. All grants made by Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haiti Teen Challenge | Program support | $200,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge USA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Adult and Teen Challenge of New Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Glorybound | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hope Renewed | Program support | $6,118 |
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Data for Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc (EIN 41-1517351) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.