THE REDEMPTION PROJECT

EIN: 823857659 501(c)(3) Human Services

SAINT PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$1,271,331
Total Expenses
$1,079,035
Total Assets
$406,628
Net Assets
$-21,177
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
DWIGHT TOSTENSON
Phone
6512569696
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE REDEMPTION PROJECT, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 132% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $192K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

ELIMINATING RECIDIVISM THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, SUPPORT, AND EMPLOYMENT. PROVIDE INMATES WITH A 14-WEEK CLASS, CONNECTION TO A MENTOR, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES UPON RELEASE.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,271,330
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,271,331

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $682,758
Fundraising Expenses $29,616
Program Expenses $874,116
Other Expenses $391,777
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,079,035

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,271,331 $547,879 +1.3%
Expenses $1,079,035 $630,719 +0.7%
Net Income $192,296 $-82,840 -3.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
16
Volunteers
87

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$124,808
Total Directors
7
$124,808
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DWIGHT TOSTENSON PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$124,808 $0 $124,808
CHELSEY BERSTLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB ELFSTRAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK LARSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM OWENS BOARD CHAIRM 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH PEARLSTEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLINTON ROONEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,271,331 $1,079,035 $406,628 $192,296
2023 $547,879 $630,719 $214,061 $-82,840
2022 $535,240 $487,405 $188,974 $47,835
2021 $215,175 $347,480 $44,827 $-132,305
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