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← MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$77,707,076
Total expenses
$66,301,175
Contributions and grants received
$30,304,270
Grants paid
$306,846
Program service revenue
$46,403,044
Investment income
$1,306,242
Other revenue
-$306,480
Total assets, end of year
$155,546,731
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,080,488
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$147,466,243
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$54,109,388
Management and general expenses
$8,769,066
Fundraising expenses
$3,422,721
Program service expenses (Part III)
$54,109,388

Program services were 81.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $13,031,204

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $56,320

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $17,216,746

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $3,888,534

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Licensed Program Services

    total $22,462,112 · related or exempt $22,462,112

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Long Term Program

    total $16,536,530 · related or exempt $16,536,530

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Community Outreach Program

    total $3,966,403 · related or exempt $3,966,403

  • 2d · Program service revenue: Lakeside Residential Academy

    total $2,001,835 · related or exempt $2,001,835

  • 2e · Program service revenue: TC Leadership Initiative

    total $1,340,893 · related or exempt $1,340,893

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $95,271 · related or exempt $95,271

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,355,980 · excluded $1,355,980

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $506,241

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $169,914

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $336,327

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $336,327 · excluded $336,327

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $25,270

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $61,692 · other assets $13,316

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$61,692 · other assets $11,954

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$49,738 · excluded -$49,738

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $554,640

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $13,031,204

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $1,197,447

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$642,807 · excluded -$642,807

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $306,846 · program services $306,846

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $671,726 · program services $81,775 · management and general $508,176 · fundraising $81,775

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $62,022 · management and general $31,011 · fundraising $31,011

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $37,127,724 · program services $30,860,304 · management and general $4,772,760 · fundraising $1,494,660

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $464,881 · program services $399,682 · management and general $49,194 · fundraising $16,005

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $4,413,941 · program services $3,681,417 · management and general $555,305 · fundraising $177,219

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $2,861,946 · program services $2,261,813 · management and general $484,048 · fundraising $116,085

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $134,923 · program services $111,326 · management and general $18,159 · fundraising $5,438

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $65,633 · program services $53,725 · management and general $9,164 · fundraising $2,744

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $108,257 · program services $89,324 · management and general $14,570 · fundraising $4,363

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,617,124 · program services $1,351,269 · management and general $204,587 · fundraising $61,268

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $2,152,542 · program services $167,877 · management and general $887,932 · fundraising $1,096,733

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $206,848 · program services $157,454 · management and general $41,065 · fundraising $8,329

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $443,960 · program services $371,842 · management and general $55,498 · fundraising $16,620

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $2,094,307 · program services $1,709,155 · management and general $311,608 · fundraising $73,544

  • 17 · Travel

    total $308,782 · program services $308,782

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $61,564 · program services $15,486 · management and general $46,078

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $3,898,662 · program services $3,264,542 · management and general $487,984 · fundraising $146,136

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $982,259 · program services $884,438 · management and general $58,976 · fundraising $38,845

  • 24a · Other expenses: Food Service Expense

    total $2,964,656 · program services $2,964,656

  • 24b · Other expenses: Bad Debt Expense

    total $2,092,196 · program services $2,092,196

  • 24c · Other expenses: Program Expenses

    total $1,089,772 · program services $1,089,772

  • 24d · Other expenses: Repairs & Maintenance

    total $735,883 · program services $650,106 · management and general $79,731 · fundraising $6,046

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $1,434,721 · program services $1,235,601 · management and general $153,220 · fundraising $45,900

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $41,851,540 · end of year $25,437,190

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $4,425,343 · end of year $4,210,661

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $4,354,662 · end of year $7,079,576

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $7,794,182 · end of year $10,523,331

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $730,064 · end of year $1,025,746

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $122,871,545

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $22,416,170

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $78,825,781 · end of year $100,455,375

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $4,832,495 · end of year $5,386,320

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,649,681 · end of year $1,428,532

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $7,028,049 · end of year $6,587,908

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $177,614 · end of year $257,176

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $60,913 · end of year $95,820

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,649,681 · end of year $1,139,584

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $122,336,939 · end of year $139,268,978

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $13,210,552 · end of year $8,197,265

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

Our mission is to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Activities or mission (Part I)

To provide chemical dependency treatment and recovery services.

  • Licensed Program Services:Our licensed substance use treatment program utilizes evidenced-based treatment models to meet the needs of the whole person. Participants receive a concentrated substance treatment curriculum in which comprehensive chemical dependency assessments lead to individualized treatment plans including group therapy and individual counseling from out licensed chemical dependency counselors. We also offer life-skills development to enhance client's coping and social skills addressing topics such as anger management, personal relationships, family dynamics, self-acceptance, and relapse prevention. During 2024, there were 2,487 clients served by this program.

    Expenses $19,562,757 · Grants $125,566 · Revenue $22,557,383

  • 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.

    Expenses $26,519,747 · Grants $181,280 · Revenue $16,536,530

  • 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.

    Expenses $3,730,211 · Revenue $3,966,403

  • 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.

    Expenses $4,296,673 · Revenue $3,342,728

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Chris Dietzen

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Brad Stevens

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Chuck Beske

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Bill Bojan

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Laurel Bunker

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Mark Dean

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Marty Espe

    Board Member (Beg Oct)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Paul Flower

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Tony Hallada

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Ronald Hardrict

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Jason Korstange

    Board Member (Beg Apr)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Connie Menne

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Salim Omari

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Christy Poppen

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Paul Post

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Chuck Shreffler

    Board Member (End Oct)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.1 related

  • Mike Smith

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Thomas Truszinski

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $244,832
    From this org
    $213,820
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $31,012
    Hours/week
    40 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $145,620
    Bonus
    $22,200
    Other
    $46,000
    Deferred
    $5,845
    Nontaxable benefits
    $25,658
    Filer's total
    $245,323

  • Eric Vagle

    President/Secretary

    Total calculated
    $227,930
    From this org
    $190,861
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $37,069
    Hours/week
    40 + 1.1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $167,820
    Bonus
    $23,041
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,133
    Nontaxable benefits
    $32,428
    Filer's total
    $228,422

  • Twila Jensen

    Sr. VP of Finance

    Total calculated
    $197,536
    From this org
    $157,515
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $40,021
    Hours/week
    40 + 0.1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $117,580
    Bonus
    $19,935
    Other
    $20,000
    Deferred
    $4,515
    Nontaxable benefits
    $35,950
    Filer's total
    $197,980

  • Mary Brown

    Sr. VP of Marketing

    Total calculated
    $181,281
    From this org
    $149,968
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $31,313
    Hours/week
    30 + 11 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $133,197
    Bonus
    $16,771
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,347
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,393
    Filer's total
    $181,708

  • Dave IrvinSr VP of

    HR & Administration

    Total calculated
    $167,379
    From this org
    $154,078
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,301
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $137,934
    Bonus
    $16,144
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,180
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,532
    Filer's total
    $167,790

  • Richard Scherber

    Founder

    Total calculated
    $222,709
    From this org
    $168,945
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $53,764
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $121,145
    Bonus
    $1,000
    Other
    $46,800
    Deferred
    $45,088
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,105
    Filer's total
    $223,138

  • Saul Selby

    Sr VP of Clinical Services

    Total calculated
    $166,297
    From this org
    $161,954
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,343
    Hours/week
    40 + 3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $145,183
    Bonus
    $16,771
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,343
    Nontaxable benefits
    $427
    Filer's total
    $166,724

  • Jonathan Slag

    Sr. VP of Strategic Partnerships

    Total calculated
    $187,233
    From this org
    $157,626
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,607
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $140,855
    Bonus
    $16,771
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,546
    Nontaxable benefits
    $25,497
    Filer's total
    $187,669

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 1a
Thomas Truszinksi, Rev. Richard Scherber, and Twila Jensen each receive a clergy housing allowance.
Part I, Line 7
Bonuses are determined by the Board and Human Resources for the CEO and President. The President determines the bonuses for others.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
5 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202533109349301338

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