Midwest Special Services Inc
- Assets
- $5.9m
- Revenue
- $9.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 196
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 07/1951
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-0746072
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Midwest Special Services Inc employed 196 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 12/2021, Midwest Special Services Inc generated $9.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
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
OUR DAY SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORT ADULTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN LIFE SKILLS SO INDIVIDUALS CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE. A MAIN GOAL OF THIS SERVICE IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN ENGAGING AND BECOMING INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, IDENTIFYING RESOURCES AND BUILDING NATURAL, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. IN 2020, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MSS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED IN-PERSON SERVICES FROM MID-MARCH TO MID-JUNE AND WE FINALLY REOPENED OUR REMAINING 2 PROGRAM CENTERS IN THE 1ST QUARTER OF 2021. GRANTS INCLUDE SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS, EMERGENCY FUNDING THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES (INCLUDING IRS EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDITS) AS WELL AS OTHER GRANTS.
MSS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SUPPORT APPROXIMATLEY 100 PEOPLE IN REACHING THEIR POTENTIAL IN COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, WITH OR WITHOUT SUPPORTS. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES, FROM LEARNING ABOUT BASIC WORK CONCEPTS ALL THE WAY TO PROVIDING ANY NEEDED SUPPORTS ONCE SOMEONE HAS JOINED THE WORKFORCE. SERVICES INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT EXPLORATION, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, SKILLS TRAINING, PLACEMENT AND RETENTION, ETRAC, AND SHORT AND LONG-TERM SUPPORTS. GRANTS INCLUDE SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS, AND EMERGENCY FUNDING THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES (INCLUDING IRS EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDITS) DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AS WELL AS OTHER GRANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Johnson President | Officer | 40 | $151,069 |
Michelle Dickerson VP Of Progra | Officer | 40 | $112,696 |
Jeff Betchwars Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Freimuth Board Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Hatton Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Hansen Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Newtrax Transportation | 12/30/21 | $167,501 |
Citywide Facility Solutions Janitorial | 12/30/21 | $157,606 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $24,777 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,126,359 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $453,479 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,777 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,604,615 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,663,291 |
| Investment income | $143,818 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $61,471 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,663,584 |
| 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. | $328,366 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $302,724 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,339,353 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $75,562 |
| Other employee benefits | $634,478 |
| Payroll taxes | $321,329 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $65 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,100 |
| Fees for services: Other | $158,579 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,937 |
| Office expenses | $220,418 |
| Information technology | $27,170 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $903,023 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,724 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $396,172 |
| Insurance | $32,964 |
| All other expenses | $35,300 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,693,689 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,147,574 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,087 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $576,528 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $580,913 |
| 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 | $196,125 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,401,126 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,960,269 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,903,622 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $586,398 |
| 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 | $188,100 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $17,219 |
| Total liabilities | $791,717 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,958,154 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,153,751 |
| 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 | $5,903,622 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Midwest Special Services Inc has recieved totaling $92,240.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PERSON CENTERED PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | $30,000 |
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $15,000 |
Our House Of Minnesota Inc St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $6,240 |
The Central National-Gottesman Foundation Purchase, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,610,692 |
| Earnings | $165,640 |
| Net Contributions | $60,263 |
| Ending Balance | $1,836,595 |
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Metropolitan Center For Independent Living St Paul, MN | $2,303,590 | $9,187,850 |
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