Minnesota Teen Challenge, dba MN Adult & Teen Challenge 
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Summary
We offer effective and affordable programs throughout Minnesota with campuses in Minneapolis, Brainerd, Duluth, Mankato, Alexandria, Rochester and Buffalo. We have a broad spectrum of treatment and recovery programs: Outpatient (Telehealth and In-person), Licensed Residential (45-90 days), Life Renewal Recovery Program (12 months), Teen Residential (6-12 months) and Ongoing Recovery and Alumni Services, allowing us to effectively serve individuals with a broad spectrum of addiction issues... from those seeking treatment for the first time to those who have been struggling with addiction for many years.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Adult & Teen Challenge Minnesota
740 E. 24th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Website: mntc.org
Phone: 612-373-3366
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 411517351
CEO/President: Tom Truszinski / Eric Vagle
Chairman: Christopher Dietzen
Board size: 17
Founder:
Ruling year: 1998
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1992
Purpose
In all of our programs, we focus on our clients' recovery from addiction. In order to do this, our centers foster an environment of love, trust and respect. Our staff works alongside clients to uncover the root causes of their addictive tendencies and to create new patterns to replace old ones.
In the broader communities of Minnesota, our prevention program strives to inform people about the drug situation in their area as well as the dangers of using drugs by presenting in classrooms and hosting community forums. We also keep long-term clients connected to our community by singing as a choir at churches and volunteering at local nonprofits.
In the legal community, we advocate on behalf of our clients, working with probation officers and partnering with government, political and law enforcement officials. Many officials participate in forums - raising community awareness. In jails and prisons, we strive to help those struggling with addiction find the best recovery solution whether at MnTC or elsewhere.
We offer professional trainings through out the state of MN. The trainings consist of many different topics and are accredited for CEU hours.
Mission statement
Our mission is to assist men, women and teens in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life-controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
We offer effective and affordable programs throughout Minnesota with campuses in Minneapolis, Brainerd, Duluth, Mankato, Alexandria, Rochester and Buffalo. We have a broad spectrum of treatment and recovery programs: Outpatient (Telehealth and In-person), Licensed Residential (45-90 days), Life Renewal Recovery Program (12 months), Teen Residential (6-12 months) and Ongoing Recovery and Alumni Services, allowing us to effectively serve individuals with a broad spectrum of addiction issues... from those seeking treatment for the first time to those who have been struggling with addiction for many years.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 4/10/2026 | At Least Eight Ministries Resign From ECFA in Recent Weeks |
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1198 of 1420 | 117 of 145 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 987 of 1420 | 94 of 145 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 786 of 1420 | 87 of 145 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1258 of 1421 | 125 of 145 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 10% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 39% | 39% | 40% | 35% | 32% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 61% | 61% | 60% | 65% | 68% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 82% | 82% | 82% | 83% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 85% | 76% | 76% | 77% | 82% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 70% | 62% | 62% | 64% | 70% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 15% | 24% | 24% | 23% | 18% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 8% | 14% | 15% | 14% | 11% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 13% | 13% | 12% | 12% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.01 | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.87 | 2.90 | 2.26 | 2.13 | 1.98 | 2.04 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.16 | 1.24 | 0.91 | 0.86 | 0.89 | 0.99 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.81 | 7.84 | 8.88 | 11.56 | 12.03 | 10.14 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.74 | 8.47 | 11.71 | 12.70 | 12.32 | 10.88 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 5% | 6% | 13% | 4% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 76% | 222% | 233% | 215% | 212% | 195% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $29,647,851 | $46,276,883 | $46,441,100 | $39,120,618 | $36,601,343 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $18,628,653 | $12,878,908 | $12,124,239 | $9,132,078 | $6,396,654 |
| Short-term investments | $5,386,320 | $4,832,495 | $4,212,027 | $4,741,852 | $1,430,742 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $53,662,824 | $63,988,286 | $62,777,366 | $52,994,548 | $44,428,739 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $100,455,375 | $78,825,781 | $70,789,341 | $51,669,230 | $46,141,414 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,428,532 | $1,649,681 | $0 | $1,569 | $4,049 |
| Total long-term assets | $101,883,907 | $80,475,462 | $70,789,341 | $51,670,799 | $46,145,463 |
| Total assets | $155,546,731 | $144,463,748 | $133,566,707 | $104,665,347 | $90,574,202 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $6,587,908 | $7,028,049 | $5,247,571 | $3,529,771 | $4,289,050 |
| Other current liabilities | $257,176 | $177,614 | $181,940 | $877,005 | $92,628 |
| Total current liabilities | $6,845,084 | $7,205,663 | $5,429,511 | $4,406,776 | $4,381,678 |
| Debt | $95,820 | $60,913 | $58,494 | $70,016 | $156,744 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $1,139,584 | $1,649,681 | $11,501,521 | $45,737 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,235,404 | $1,710,594 | $11,560,015 | $115,753 | $156,744 |
| Total liabilities | $8,080,488 | $8,916,257 | $16,989,526 | $4,522,529 | $4,538,422 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $139,268,978 | $122,336,939 | $97,915,525 | $88,214,060 | $77,294,907 |
| With donor restrictions | $8,197,265 | $13,210,552 | $18,661,656 | $11,928,758 | $8,740,873 |
| Net assets | $147,466,243 | $135,547,491 | $116,577,181 | $100,142,818 | $86,035,780 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $30,304,270 | $29,878,085 | $28,480,245 | $21,150,590 | $17,005,688 |
| Program service revenue | $46,403,044 | $45,663,311 | $42,097,501 | $38,632,850 | $36,401,987 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,306,242 | $1,708,050 | $518,407 | $239,317 | $272,385 |
| Other revenue | ($306,480) | ($618,374) | $223,884 | $1,254,650 | $213,992 |
| Total other revenue | $47,402,806 | $46,752,987 | $42,839,792 | $40,126,817 | $36,888,364 |
| Total revenue | $77,707,076 | $76,631,072 | $71,320,037 | $61,277,407 | $53,894,052 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $54,109,388 | $47,495,699 | $44,414,935 | $39,090,574 | $37,763,240 |
| Management and general | $8,769,066 | $7,477,588 | $6,747,547 | $5,889,099 | $4,791,733 |
| Fundraising | $3,422,721 | $3,198,137 | $3,042,069 | $2,341,497 | $1,628,457 |
| Total expenses | $66,301,175 | $58,171,424 | $54,204,551 | $47,321,170 | $44,183,430 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $11,405,901 | $18,459,648 | $17,115,486 | $13,956,237 | $9,710,622 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $11,405,901 | $18,459,648 | $17,115,486 | $13,956,237 | $9,710,622 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Thomas Truszinski | CEO | $244,832 |
| Eric Vagle | President/Secretary | $227,930 |
| Richard Scherber | Founder | $222,709 |
| Twila Jensen | Sr. VP of Finance | $197,536 |
| Jonathan Slag | Sr. VP of Strategic Partnerships | $187,233 |
| Mary Brown | Sr. VP of Marketing | $181,281 |
| Dave IrvinSr VP of | HR & Administration | $167,379 |
| Saul Selby | Sr VP of Clinical Services | $166,297 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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