The Mission Continues
- Assets
- $10.4m
- Revenue
- $11.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 69
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 09/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-8742553
Organization Overview
The Mission Continues is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mission Continues employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mission Continues 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 12/2021, Mission Continues generated $11.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 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
CONNECT MILITARY VETERANS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVICE PLATOON PROGRAM - CONNECTS VETERANS IN A CITY TO TACKLE A NEW MISSION IN THEIR COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEERS WITHOUT PREVIOUS MILITARY SERVICE ARE WELCOME, AND PLATOONS OFTEN FORM PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS. EACH PLATOON IS VETERAN-LED, SUPPORTED BY A LEADERSHIP SQUAD, AND DIRECTED BY A PLATOON LEADER. PLATOON LEADERS COMMIT TO ONE YEAR OF SERVICE, PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING THROUGH THE SERVICE LEADERSHIP CORPS, AND HAVE ACCESS TO MENTORING AND OTHER INDIVIDUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE MISSION CONTINUES' STAFF AND PARTNERS.
SERVICE LEADERSHIP CORPS (SLC) - DEVELOPS VETERANS' LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS USING ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN PRINCIPLES IN ORDER TO PREPARE THEM FOR LEADERSHIP ROLES WITHIN THE MISSION CONTINUES' SERVICE PLATOON PROGRAM. A VIRTUAL LEARNING CURRICULUM COMPLEMENTS IN-PERSON SESSIONS SPANNING THE SIX-MONTH PROGRAM.
WOMEN VETERAN'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (WVLP) - THIS PROGRAM CHANGES THE NARRATIVE ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A WOMAN VETERAN BY LEVERAGING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND AUTHENTIC SELVES TO BECOME CHANGE-MAKERS, ALL WHILE ENHANCING THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS. BY THE END OF THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND PROGRAM, COHORT MEMBERS WILL HAVE FORMED LASTING CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER WOMEN VETERANS AND WILL HAVE DEVELOPED THE SKILL SET TO LEAN INTO LEADERSHIP IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Beth Bruggeman President | Officer | 40 | $229,675 |
Laura L'esperance Chief Communications Officer | 40 | $214,513 | |
Jennifer Kovacs Chief Develop. Officer (12/21) | 40 | $213,369 | |
Susan Thaxton Chief Strategy Officer | Officer | 40 | $204,649 |
Doug Pfeffer Senior Director, Pl Experience | 40 | $145,477 | |
Meredith Darche Vp, Development & Board Liaison | 40 | $131,212 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Your Part-time Controller Llc Accounting Services - Pt Controller | 12/30/21 | $203,580 |
Yardstick Management Llc Dei Consultants/executive Search | 12/30/21 | $252,500 |
Yellow Lab Consulting Llc It Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $164,884 |
Trilogy Interactive Marketing & Promotion | 12/30/21 | $134,182 |
Nationswell Llc Consultants - Oes Thought Leadership | 12/30/21 | $200,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,381,696 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,668,237 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,423 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,049,933 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $20,975 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,093,875 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $255,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $689,448 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $212,519 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,018,844 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,359 |
| Other employee benefits | $432,809 |
| Payroll taxes | $358,641 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,623 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $231,522 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,351,482 |
| Advertising and promotion | $218,505 |
| Office expenses | $163,789 |
| Information technology | $472,595 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $357,990 |
| Travel | $308,436 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $51,963 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,904 |
| Insurance | $84,810 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,535,543 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $261,385 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,204,321 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,355,931 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $132,050 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,678 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,375,540 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $70,861 |
| Total assets | $10,410,766 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $690,256 |
| 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 | $690,256 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,615,801 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,104,709 |
| 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 | $10,410,766 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that The Mission Continues has recieved totaling $2,746,311.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,261,691 |
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: EMPOWERING VETERAN-LED SERVICE PLATOONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY | $375,000 |
Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV | $350,000 |
Hauck Charitable Foundation Bridgeton, MO PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $250,000 |
Veterans United Foundation Columbia, MO PURPOSE: NP: EMPOWERING VETERANS THROUGH SERVICE PLATOONS | $100,000 |
Major League Baseball Charities Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Southeast Community Capital Corporation Nashville, TN | $264,396,878 | $22,555,455 |
Chicago Urban League Chicago, IL | $6,767,284 | $15,691,423 |
Cara Program Chicago, IL | $15,165,260 | $11,673,454 |
Northern Middle Tennessee Local Workforce Development Board Inc Clarksville, TN | $2,905,431 | $10,764,896 |
Workforce Essentials Inc Clarksville, TN | $30,139,027 | $9,106,360 |
The Mission Continues Saint Louis, MO | $10,410,766 | $11,093,875 |
Workforce Alliance Of South Central Kansas Inc Wichita, KS | $1,360,874 | $7,220,888 |
Mayors Youth Empowerment Program Iowa City, IA | $6,304,962 | $7,071,387 |
Comptia Tech Career Academy Downers Grove, IL | $2,728,852 | $5,424,881 |
Proteus Inc Des Moines, IA | $1,359,202 | $6,864,690 |
United Workforce Development Board Inc Pekin, IL | $714,374 | $6,448,841 |
Local Workforce Investment Area Iii Inc Lenexa, KS | $530,275 | $5,852,812 |