Operation Fresh Start Inc

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.

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:

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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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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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Operation Fresh Start Inc has recieved totaling $907,150.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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