Operation Fresh Start Inc
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 150
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 05/1971
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 23-7108090
Organization Overview
Operation Fresh Start Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (J21) the organization is classified as: Vocational Counseling, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Operation Fresh Start Inc employed 150 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Fresh Start Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Operation Fresh Start Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATION FRESH START EMPOWERS EMERGING ADULTS ON A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JOB TRAINING AND COUNSELING:DRIVE PROGRAM: IN 2020, OPERATION FRESH START BEGAN DRIVE, A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE 18 -24-YEAR-OLDS A PATH TO A DRIVER'S LICENSE. IN DANE COUNTY A DRIVER'S LICENSE IS THE SECOND MOST REQUIRED QUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT. DRIVE HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE PREPARE FOR AND PASS THE WRITTEN AND DRIVING TEST AND EARN A DRIVER'S LICENSE. 55 PARTICIPANTS WERE ENROLLED IN THE DRIVE PROGRAM THIS YEAR.LEGACY PROGRAM: OPERATION FRESH START'S LONGEST RUNNING PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PERSONAL CHANGE, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. EACH PARTICIPANT IS ENGAGED FOR 24 HOURS A WEEK IN ON SITE PROGRAMMING AND AN ADDITIONAL YEAR OF FOLLOW UP SERVICES. LEGACY HAD ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR, ENROLLING 84 NEW PARTICIPANTS IN OUR PROGRAM YEAR. CONSERVATION CREWS WERE ABLE TO IMPROVE 1,148 ACRES OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS. OFS CREWS COMPLETED FOUR HOMES FOR FAMILIES THAT NEEDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING. STRIVE PROGRAM: BETWEEN STRIVE CONSTRUCTION AND STRIVE HEALTHCARE, 28 YOUNG PEOPLE ENROLLED IN PROGRAMMING STRIVE HEALTHCARE ONCE AGAIN PROVED THAT A DEDICATED TEAM (OPERATION FRESH START AND MADISON COLLEGE STAFF) PROVIDING AMAZING WRAP AROUND SERVICES, CAN ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS. THIS YEAR, STRIVE HEALTHCARE PARTICIPANTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR 66 HOURS OF CLASSROOM AND LAB TIME AND COMPLETED THEIR 24 CLINICAL HOURS AT MERITER HOSPITAL. STRIVE CONSTRUCTION IS REGISTERED WITH THE BUREAU OF APPRENTICE STANDARDS AS A CARPENTRY PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM. OVER THE COURSE OF 8 WEEKS, PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPOSED TO BASIC SKILLS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AS WELL AS LIFE SKILLS. THEY EARN OSHA 10 AND CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATIONS, VISIT CONSTRUCTION TRAINING CENTERS, WORK WITH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING STAFF TO PREPARE A PROFESSIONAL RESUME, AND WORK ON INTERVIEW SKILLS TO PREPARE FOR AN END OF PROGRAM CAREER FAIR.OPTIONS: OUR OPTIONS PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUNG ADULTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 TO 24 IN FINISHING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION. OPTIONS HELPS THESE YOUNG ADULTS EXPLORE AND ENROLL IN PROGRAMS IN MADISON THAT BEST FIT THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. OPTIONS-ENGAGED YOUTH RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED INFORMATION ON HIGH SCHOOL CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS, ASSISTANCE ENROLLING IN PROGRAMMING, CONNECTIONS TO ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT WHILE WORKING TOWARD THEIR CREDENTIAL. THIS YEAR WE ENGAGED 20 YOUNG ADULTS IN THE OPTIONS PROGRAM HELPING THEM ADVANCE TOWARDS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
HOUSING REHABILITATION:GRADUATE CREW: GRADUATE CREW IS AN OFS PROGRAM FOR THOSE LEGACY PARTICIPANTS WHO SHOW REAL PROMISE AND INTEREST IN THE TRADES. THIS FULL-TIME, HIRE-FOR-SERVICE CREW WORKS ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. OVER 90% OF GRADUATE CREW PARTICIPANTS CONTINUE INTO FULL TIME CAREER POSITIONS IN THE BUILDING TRADES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gregory Markle Executive Director | Officer | 46 | $74,128 |
Charlynn Wood Finance Director | Officer | 46 | $50,052 |
Bea Christensen Co-President (thru December 2020) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lau Christensen Co-President (thru December 2020) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erica Nelson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Jaggi Vice-President (thru December 2020) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $26,792 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $13,824 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,900,457 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,662,972 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $63,104 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,604,045 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,492 |
| Investment income | $119 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$18,936 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,600,246 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $157,887 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,878 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,370,662 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $255,856 |
| Payroll taxes | $136,429 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,796 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $87,753 |
| Information technology | $16,132 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $95,372 |
| Travel | $45,065 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $574 |
| Interest | $856 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,143 |
| Insurance | $49,676 |
| All other expenses | $39,632 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,887,593 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,028 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $575,500 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $806,427 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $196,170 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $30,245 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $373,138 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $37,011 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $87,750 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,871,825 |
| Total assets | $6,034,094 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $207,571 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $125,704 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $30,003 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $363,278 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,561,598 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $109,218 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,034,094 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Operation Fresh Start Inc has recieved totaling $907,150.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Youthbuild Usa Inc Roxbury, MA PURPOSE: TO CREATE A SOLID MENTORING COMPONENT IN YOUTHBUILD PROGRAMS.TO SUPPORT BUIL | $212,971 |
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: Dollars for Doers Operation Fresh Start Gala Event 9/30/2021 - 9/30/2021 | $150,228 |
United Way Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $136,585 |
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc Mt Horeb, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING. | $70,000 |
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: OPERATION FRESH START LEGACY PROGRAM | $65,000 |
Workforce Development Board Of South Central Wisconsin Madison, WI PURPOSE: CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $64,123 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc St Paul, MN | $10,879,929 | $14,108,082 |
Hmong American Partnership Saint Paul, MN | $22,942,543 | $12,199,212 |
Operation Fresh Start Inc Madison, WI | $6,034,094 | $3,600,246 |
Family-Centered Educational Agency Inc South Holland, IL | $1,471,193 | $2,445,296 |
Housing Initiatives Inc Madison, WI | $7,872,573 | $2,245,311 |
Soar Career Solutions Duluth, MN | $346,760 | $1,200,667 |
Womens Resource Center Grand Rapids, MI | $1,028,164 | $1,256,657 |
Kayd Foundation Inc Saint Paul, MN | $511,754 | $632,250 |
Momenta Inc Oak Park, IL | $116,378 | $202,799 |
We Evanston Evanston, IL | $78,214 | $0 |
Diamond Kut Charities Homewood, IL | $26,871 | $48,664 |
Vineyard Village Monroe, MI | $29,313 | $0 |