The Fortress is located in Willmar, MN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Fortress employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fortress 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 12/2020, Fortress generated $407.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $442.1k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 5 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE A PLACE FOR THE ADDICTED TO LIVE AND TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE HOUSING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE IN FIGHTING DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Cecil Meyer Employee | Officer | 35 | $45,600 |
Don Williamson Vice Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jim Butterfield Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Heidi Ahmann Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mark Aslesen Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Dave Benoit Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $202,479 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $202,479 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $201,028 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,459 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $406,966 |
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. | $45,600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $73,152 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,057 |
Payroll taxes | $11,017 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $275 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,564 |
Office expenses | $5,314 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,600 |
Travel | $3,782 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $114 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,776 |
Insurance | $14,774 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $442,102 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,721 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $150 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $205,114 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $285,985 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,756 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,756 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $281,229 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $285,985 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Fortress has recieved totaling $6,650.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Communitygiving St Cloud, MN PURPOSE: GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $6,650 |
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