Perspectives Inc

Organization Overview

Perspectives Inc is located in St Louis Park, MN. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Perspectives Inc employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Perspectives 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, Perspectives Inc generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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

PERSPECTIVES IS BREAKING CYCLES FOR AT-RISK FAMILIES AND CHILDREN FOR TOTAL FAMILY RECOVERY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMPROGRAM GOAL: TO RETURN HOMELESS, RECOVERING WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN BACK TO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MAINSTREAM.TARGET POPULATION: HOMELESS/RECOVERING/DUAL-DIAGNOSED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN REFERRED BY HENNEPIN COUNTY COORDINATED ENTRY (SHELTER). OUR WRAP AROUND MODEL INCLUDES FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENTS, CASE MANAGERS, CHILD CARE WORKERS, ONSITE PROGRAM LIAISONS, TRANSPORTATION AND AN ARRAY OF AUXILIARY PROGRAMS. IN 2021, 66 WOMEN AND 93 CHILDREN WERE SERVED. 93% MOVED TO PERMANENT HOUSING AT MOVE-OUT.


CLINICAL SERVICESPROGRAM GOAL: TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED PRIMARY HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CLIENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING CLIENT'S STABILIZATION AND LONG-TERM OUTCOMES. TARGET POPULATION: CLIENTS LIVING WITHIN PERSPECTIVES' SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM AND REFERRED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM IS RUN UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF OUR CLINICAL DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYS FOUR MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS/PROFESSIONALS.


KIDS CONNECTIONPROGRAM GOAL: TO INCREASE THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND HEALTH OUTCOMES OF HOMELESS AND AT-RISK CHILDREN.TARGET POPULATION: HOMELESS AND AT-RISK CHILDREN KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE LIVING IN ST. LOUIS PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS COMPREHENSIVE "OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM" IS TAUGHT BY FOUR TEACHERS AND OVER 50 TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. PROGRAM OPERATED FIVE DAYS/WEEK AND TWELVE MONTHS OF THE YEAR.


1. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION-A LICENSED AND 4-STAR RATED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AGED 33 MONTHS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN ENTRY. CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION TO HELP ENSURE THEY HAVE THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ENTER SCHOOL READY TO THRIVE IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. A TRAUMA SENSITIVE CLASSROOM, CREATIVE CURRICULUM, AND PLAY-BASED LEARNING SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ENTER SCHOOL READY TO THRIVE IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. 2. KIDS CAFE - COMPANION PROGRAM TO KIDS CONNECTION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THIS NUTRITIONAL AND CULINARY PROGRAM PROVIDES LUNCH AND EVENING DINNERS THAT ARE PREPARED BY STUDENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF OUR FULL-TIME CHEF AND SOUS CHEF. OPERATES FIVE DAYS/WEEK AND EXTENDS THROUGH THE SUMMER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeannie Seeley-Smith
President/ceo
$166,885
Cheryl Cochrane
Chief Financial Officer
$89,853
Sue Zelickson
Secretary
$0
Dawn Courrier-Cable CPA
Treasurer
$0
James Kremer
Vice-Chair
$0
Susan Grafton
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$45,907
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$8,626
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,312,030
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,604,966
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $207,691
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,971,529
Total Program Service Revenue$1,770,393
Investment income $1,450
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,910
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$796
Net Income from Gaming Activities $2,992
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,782,856

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Perspectives Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Art Of Youth Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
David J Weiner Foundation

Minnetonka, MN

PURPOSE: CIVIC

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$90,230
Earnings$19
Ending Balance$90,249

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