Midwest Special Services Inc is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Midwest Special Services Inc employed 250 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Midwest Special Services 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 12/2023, Midwest Special Services Inc generated $11.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.1m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS VITAL AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MSS PROVIDES DAY SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS TO ENSURE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN LEAD FULLY ENGAGED AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY LIVES. A MAIN GOAL OF THIS SERVICE IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN CONNECTING AND ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITIY, IDENTIFYING RESOURCES AND BUILDING NATURAL, LASTING SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS.
MSS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SUPPORT APPROXIMATELY 100 PEOPLE IN REACHING THEIR POTENTIAL IN COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, WITH OR WITHOUT SUPPORTS. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES, FROM GAUGING INTEREST IN EMPLOYMENT, LEARNING ABOUT BASIC WORK CONCEPTS ALL THE WAY TO PROVIDING NEEDED SHORT OR LONG TERM SUPPORTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT EXPLORATION, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, CO- COLLEGIATE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TO HELP STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO SUCCEED IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, SKILL TRAINING, PLACEMENT, LONG AND SHORT TERM RETENTION SUPPORTS AND ETRAC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julie Johnson President/ce | Officer | 40 | $149,332 |
Michelle Dickerson VP - Program | Officer | 40 | $115,739 |
Matthew Hansen Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ken Rodgers Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Freimuth Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marissa Upin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Newtrax Transportation | 12/30/23 | $253,964 |
Citywide Facility Solutions Janitorial | 12/30/23 | $226,583 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $112,093 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $302,342 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $270,885 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $685,320 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,299,624 |
Investment income | $67,553 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $85,501 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,698 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,323,805 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $326,222 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,096 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,478,099 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $79,159 |
Other employee benefits | $866,943 |
Payroll taxes | $445,490 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,087 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,783 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,503 |
Fees for services: Other | $142,040 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,129 |
Office expenses | $280,969 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $532,207 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $42,077 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $717,522 |
Insurance | $41,934 |
All other expenses | $317,048 |
Total functional expenses | $11,070,027 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $283,256 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,227,243 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $447,808 |
Accounts receivable, net | $999,255 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $155,823 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,219,952 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,833,938 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,611,037 |
Total assets | $8,778,312 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $580,905 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $721,260 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,611,036 |
Total liabilities | $2,913,201 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,473,191 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,391,920 |
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 | $8,778,312 |