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Damascus Way Re-Entry Center Inc

EIN 41-1356073 · Minneapolis, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR VISION IS TO FOSTER HOLISTIC FAMILY TRANSFORMATION AND RESTORATION FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY MULTIGENERATIONAL INCARCERATION AND SUBSTANCE USE. OUR MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF MULTIGENERATIONAL INCARCERATION AND SUBSTANCE USE BY ADDRESSING ITS ROOT CAUSES THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED, CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICES THAT EQUIP FAMILIES WITH PATHWAYS TO HEALING, HOPE, AND LASTING TRANSFORMATION. OUR CORE VALUES ARE EXCELLENCE IN COMPASSION, EMPOWERMENT, COMMUNITY, AND DISCIPLESHIP.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
47
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$177,889, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.6 million spent. OUR SERVICE MODEL PROVIDES HOLISTIC SUPPORT THROUGHOUT A RESIDENT'S STAY (GENERALLY 2-12 MONTHS), INCLUDING HOUSING, PEER-RECOVERY SUPPORT, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, HOMEOWNERSHIP READINESS COURSES, AND RELATIONSHIP RESTORATION WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. DURING FYE 2026, WE SERVED MORE THAN 300 MEN ACROSS THESE SERVICES.WE OPENED OUR FIRST WOMEN'S TRANSFORMATION HOME IN SCOTT COUNTY; SERVING 10 WOMEN TO DATE.DURING FYE 2026, WE BEGAN DEVELOPING OUR TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM TO RESTORE RELATIONSHIPS DAMAGED BY INCARCERATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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