Nonprofit · EIN 23-7098388
EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,098,760 | $2,556,105 | $542,655 | $6,991,131 | $1,743,049 | $5,248,082 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,843,044 | $2,127,794 | $715,250 | $6,409,234 | $1,718,285 | $4,690,949 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,532,829 | $1,658,571 | $874,258 | $4,365,696 | $1,339,116 | $3,026,580 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $365,089 | $877,989 | -$512,900 | $4,406,850 | $1,491,387 | $2,915,463 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,332,827
- of which government grants
- $1,012,439
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $300
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,763,918
- Other revenue
- $1,765,933
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,015,655
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,257,761
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $325,523
- Travel
- $299,952
- Depreciation
- $176,695
- Program services (functional)
- $2,348,228
- Management and general (functional)
- $207,877
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,409,234
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,991,131
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,743,049
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,248,082
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,393,087
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,606,176
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $641,906
- Gross receipts
- $5,668,283
- Employees
- 113
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WYNNE | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $204,232 | $36,221 |
| KEVIN ENGDAHL | EXECUTIVE VP OF ENTERPRISES Highest-paid employee | 10 | $0 | $136,796 | $24,441 |
| SHEILA DOWLING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE EILAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL FITZPATRICK | VICE CHAIR - FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY GAST | VICE CHAIR - SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE MCCUSKEY | VICE CHAIR - FUNDRAISING AND BRANDING Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BANOVETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BRAULT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NYAJUOK DENG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EKRAM ELMOGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN ERICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON GILTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ESHA SYAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN SWANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WYNNE | VICE CHAIR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $196,396 | $31,473 |
| KEVIN ENGDAHL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $124,155 | $23,987 |
| XANDER HECTOR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA DOWLING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WYNNE | VICE CHAIR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $188,345 | $30,333 |
| KEVIN ENGDAHL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $118,961 | $25,636 |
| XANDER HECTOR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WYNNE | VICE CHAIR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $171,592 | $25,386 |
| KEVIN ENGDAHL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $127,399 | $23,445 |
| MERCEDES JACKSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1179 15TH AVE SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414-2439
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHAEL WYNNE, 1179 15TH AVE SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL WYNNE, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (612) 787-3796
- Website
- WWW.EMERGE-MN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAHONEY ULBRICH CHRISTIANSEN & RUSS PA
Mission
EMERGE ENTERPRISES, INC. OPERATES SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE FACING EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS TO RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE AND ACHIEVE LIFE-LONG SUCCESS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- EMERGE ENTERPRISES CONSISTS OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FOCUSED SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUSINESSES THAT PROVIDE CRUCIAL TRANSITIONAL JOBS AND WRAP AROUND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE RETURNING TO COMMUNITY FROM INCARCERATION. SECOND CHANCE RECYCLING AND FURNISH OFFICE AND HOME PROVIDE 100 TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PER YEAR WHILE REDUCING WASTE THROUGH MATTRESS RECYCLING AND SALES OF GENTLY USED OFFICE FURNITURE. IN 2025, 103 PARTICIPANTS WORKED IN TRANSITIONAL JOBS AT EMERGE ENTERPRISE BUSINESSES-SECOND CHANCE RECYCLING AND FURNISH OFFICE AND HOME-AND NEARLY 90,000 MATTRESSES AND 265 TONS OF USED FURNITURE WERE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS. IN ADDITION, SECOND CHANCE REMOVAL WAS LAUNCHED AS A NEW SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, WHICH PROVIDES ECO-FRIENDLY OFFICE FURNITURE REMOVAL SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSES THAT ARE RELOCATING, DOWNSIZING, ORUPGRADING THEIR WORKSPACES.Expenses $2,348,228 · revenue $1,765,933
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7098388
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,991,131
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,668,283
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,098,760 | $2,556,105 | $6,991,131 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,843,044 | $2,127,794 | $6,409,234 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,532,829 | $1,658,571 | $4,365,696 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,957,002 | $1,929,585 | $4,525,011 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $365,089 | $877,989 | $4,406,850 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7098388).
Questions about EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC
- What is the EIN of EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC is 23-7098388.
- Is EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL WYNNE.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EMERGE ENTERPRISES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,098,760, expenses of $2,556,105 and total assets of $6,991,131 at year end.
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