Damascus Way Re-Entry Center Inc

Organization Overview

Damascus Way Re-Entry Center Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (I31) the organization is classified as: Half-Way Houses for Offenders & Ex-Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Damascus Way Re-Entry Center Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Damascus Way Re-Entry Center 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 03/2022, Damascus Way Re-Entry Center Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DAMASCUS WAY RE-ENTRY CENTER INC. IS A CHRIST CENTERED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR MEN LEAVING THE MINNESOTA PRISON SYSTEM. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST THEM IN RETURNING TO SOCIETY AFTER THEIR TIME AT DAMASCUS WAY AS PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. DAMASCUS WAY HAS A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO ACCEPT VOLUNTARY CLIENTS ENROLLED IN INTENSIVE SUPERVISED RELEASE, SUPERVISED RELEASE OR WORK RELEASE. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FINDING AND HOLDING FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT, BECOMING INVOLVED IN A LOCAL CHURCH AND SUPPORT GROUPS, ATTENDING WEEKLY CHAPEL AND BIBLE STUDY AT THE FACILITY. THERE IS ALSO A STRONG EMPHASIS PLACED ON ACCOUNTABILITY OF TIME AND BEHAVIOR AND ON A MENTORING RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ASSIGNED STAFF.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DAMASCUS WAY OPENED ITS FOURTH SITE IN CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH SCOTT COUNTY. BETWEEN THE FOUR SITES, DAMASCUS WAY SERVED OVER 230 MEN AT VARYING CAPACITY. THIS INCLUDES SERVING OVER 65,000 MEALS TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND 3,000 LIFE COACHING AND COORDINATED SERVICES. WE ALSO PROVIDED OVER 3,000 LIFE COACHING/COUNSELING SESSIONS BY QUALIFIED AND TRAINED STAFF. AT EVERY SESSION THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY PROVIDED FOR PRAYER AND REFLECTION. WE OFFERED FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES IN A PARTNERSHIP WITH THINK MUTUAL BANK AND MOVED RESIDENTS ON A HOUSING CAPACITY CONTINUUM. THIS WAS SUPPORTED BY THE MAJORITY OF PARTICIPANTS GAINING SOME SORT OF EMPLOYMENT. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROGRAMMING THE MAJORITY OF THE RESIDENTS TRANSITIONED INTO A SAFE AND SOBER LIVING SITUATION IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. EACH RESIDENT SPENT AT LEAST ONE HOUR IN A SUPPORT GROUP SETTING. THIS INCLUDES; NARCOTICS AND/OR ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS, MEN'S SUPPORT GROUP, ATTENDING A RELIGIOUS GROUP, ETC. THE OUTCOME OF THIS WAS BUILDING A HEALTHY SUPPORT GROUP THAT WOULD FOLLOW THEM INTO THEIR TRANSITION BACK INTO THEIR COMMUNITY OF RETURN.THERE WERE ALSO NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAME TO DAMASCUS WAY INCLUDING; LOCAL FOUNDATIONS, CHURCHES, STATE GRANTS INCLUDING MINNESOTA HOUSING, ETC.WE HAVE ALSO ADDED NEW STAFF, NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND CREATED A NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tierre Webster
Executive Director
$10,680
Carl Nelson
President
$0
Ayodeji Oyebola
Vice Chair
$0
Kevin Callaghan
Board Chair
$0
Doug Bodde
Board Chair (partial Year)
$0
Demetrius Chester
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $39,690
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$195,688
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $19,078
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$235,378
Total Program Service Revenue$1,705,095
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
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 $1,948,078

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Damascus Way Re-Entry Center Inc has recieved totaling $36,711.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Olmsted County Inc

Rochester, MN

PURPOSE: PROGRAM AWARD AND DESIGNATIONS

$20,998
Skanse Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE

$10,000
$5,700
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$13
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