Nonprofit · EIN 41-1517351
MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $80,422,138 | $74,442,510 | $5,979,628 | $162,292,719 | $8,156,494 | $154,136,225 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $77,707,076 | $66,301,175 | $11,405,901 | $155,546,731 | $8,080,488 | $147,466,243 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $76,631,072 | $58,171,424 | $18,459,648 | $144,463,748 | $8,916,257 | $135,547,491 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,210,653
- Program service revenue
- $54,010,437
- Investment income
- $1,057,107
- Net rental income
- $420,700
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$28,361
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$276,759
- Other revenue
- $143,941
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $192,622
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $780,509
- Other salaries and wages
- $42,721,917
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $52,472,843
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $84,722
- Accounting fees
- $80,734
- Occupancy
- $2,447,151
- Travel
- $336,053
- Depreciation
- $4,955,413
- Program services (functional)
- $60,868,606
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,633,970
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,939,934
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $155,546,731
- Total assets, end of year
- $162,292,719
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,156,494
- Net assets, end of year
- $154,136,225
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $102,415,516
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,188,286
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $148,475,359
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,660,866
- Gross receipts
- $83,372,094
- Employees
- 1,290
- Volunteers
- 1,555
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Truszinski | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $194,962 | $78,274 |
| Eric Vagle | President/Secretary Officer | 40 | $193,364 | $42,156 |
| Twila Jensen | Sr. VP of Finance (End Aug) Officer | 40 | $148,901 | $68,477 |
| Mary Brown | Sr. VP of Marketing Highest-paid employee | 30 | $157,432 | $31,840 |
| Anne Johnson | VP of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,791 | $33,321 |
| Saul Selby | Sr. VP of Clinical Services Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,621 | $5,491 |
| Darla Loss | VP of Strategic Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,611 | $11,501 |
| David Runion | Executive Director of Rockbridge Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,803 | $4,145 |
| Paul Hansen | Sr. VP of Finance (Beg Sept) Officer | 40 | $47,515 | $5,388 |
| Chris Dietzen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Stevens | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Bojan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Dean | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Flower | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Menne | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Beske | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christy Poppen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Post | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tony Hallada | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ronald Hardrict | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Salim Omari | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Korstange | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marty Espe | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Deterding | Board Member (Beg Jan) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laurel Bunker | Board Member (End Jan) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Truszinski | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $213,820 | $31,012 |
| Eric Vagle | President/Secretary Officer | 40 | $190,861 | $37,069 |
| Richard Scherber | Founder Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,945 | $53,764 |
| Twila Jensen | Sr. VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $157,515 | $40,021 |
| Jonathan Slag | Sr. VP of Strategic Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,626 | $29,607 |
| Mary Brown | Sr. VP of Marketing Highest-paid employee | 30 | $149,968 | $31,313 |
| Dave IrvinSr VP of | HR & Administration Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,078 | $13,301 |
| Saul Selby | Sr VP of Clinical Services Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,954 | $4,343 |
| Chris Dietzen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Stevens | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Beske | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Bojan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurel Bunker | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Dean | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty Espe | Board Member (Beg Oct) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Flower | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Hallada | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronald Hardrict | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Korstange | Board Member (Beg Apr) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Menne | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Salim Omari | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christy Poppen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Post | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Shreffler | Board Member (End Oct) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Scherber | Founder Highest-paid employee | 40 | $201,604 | $53,280 |
| Thomas Truszinski | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $194,438 | $30,396 |
| Eric Vagle | President/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $187,114 | $6,653 |
| Twila Jensen | Sr. VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $154,648 | $23,384 |
| Jonathan Slag | Sr. VP of Strategic Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,462 | $24,788 |
| Mary Brown | Sr. VP of Marketing Highest-paid employee | 30 | $142,192 | $29,588 |
| Dave IrvinSr VP of | HR & Administration Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,805 | $17,880 |
| Saul Selby | Sr VP of Clinical Services Highest-paid employee | 38 | $153,538 | $4,185 |
| Chris Dietzen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Beske | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Major | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurel Bunker | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Shreffler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Thibodeaux | Board Member (Until Oct 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Bojan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Dean | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Flower | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Menne | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Stevens | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Hanson | Board Member (Until Jan 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sergei Shvetzoff | Board Member (Until Jan 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Post | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Hallada | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christy Poppen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronald Hardrict | Board Member (Beg Jan 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 740 E 24TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404-3862
- In care of
- % EVA PHILLIPPI
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Eric Vagle, 740 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Signed the 990
- Eric Vagle, President
- Phone
- (612) 373-3366
- Website
- www.mntc.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly Advisory LLC
Mission
Our mission is to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Program accomplishments
- Residential Treatment Program Services:Our licensed substance use treatment program utilizes evidenced-based treatment models to meet the needs of the whole person. Participants receive a concentrated substance treatment curriculum in which comprehensive chemical dependency assessments lead to individualized treatment plans including group therapy and individual counseling from licensed chemical dependency counselors. We also offer life-skills development to enhance clients' coping and social skills addressing topics such as anger management, personal relationships, family dynamics, self-acceptance, and relapse prevention. During 2025, there were 2,478 clients served by this program.Expenses $22,506,138 · grants $84,063 · revenue $28,199,672
- Life Renewal Program:Our 12-15 month residential substance use recovery and life skills development program assists individuals in overcoming self-destructive patterns associated with their substance use while providing co-occurring mental health support and counseling. Drug and alcohol addiction studies have shown that an individual's chance for reaching long-term sobriety is greatly increased by an extended stay in a recovery program. This program incorporates a variety of evidence-based practices to address participants' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, providing a foundation for lasting recovery. During 2025, there were 1,062 clients served by this program.Expenses $29,033,986 · grants $108,559 · revenue $17,287,858
- Outpatient Program:Our licensed, outpatient programming offers a flexible schedule for adult clients looking for treatment options while maintaining their job, school attendance or other responsibilities. Treatment programming offers individualized treatment plans, individual and group counseling, and telehealth services. Most insurances are accepted.Expenses $5,248,761 · revenue $5,356,792
- Teen Challenge Leadership Institute: Our teen challenge leadership institute (TCLI) is a continued education program. This year-long school is designed for individuals who desire a structured and supervised community living environment to maintain their sobriety and effectively transition back into society.Lakeside Academy:A faith-based residential treatment center for boys aged 13-18 years, we offer licensed treatment which can range from 30 to 90 days, mental health and other counseling services, and onsite education including conventional, online, and subject based learning. Most students stay 6-12 months, depending on the individual's needs.Expenses $4,079,721 · revenue $3,166,115
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
- 41-1517351
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $162,292,719
- Income (IRS master file)
- $83,372,094
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $80,422,138 | $74,442,510 | $162,292,719 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $77,707,076 | $66,301,175 | $155,546,731 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $76,631,072 | $58,171,424 | $144,463,748 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $71,320,037 | $54,204,551 | $133,566,707 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 41-1517351).
Questions about MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC is 41-1517351.
- Is MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE 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 MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE 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 MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE 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 MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Eric Vagle.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $194,962 (Thomas Truszinski, CEO).
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA TEEN CHALLENGE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $80,422,138, expenses of $74,442,510 and total assets of $162,292,719 at year end.
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