2025-07-24T15:20:45-05:00 2024-09-30 390758449 WIPFLI LLP 2501 W BELTLINE HWY STE 501 MADISON WI 53713 990 2023-10-01 237108090 OPERATION FRESH START INC OPER 6082444721 2670 MILWAUKEE STREET MADISON WI 53704 BRIAN MCMAHON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6082444721 2025-07-18 1 1 QUINN DUGAN P02267768 6082741980 2025-07-18 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRIAN MCMAHON 2670 MILWAUKEE STREET MADISON WI 53704 6298858 0 X WWW.OPERATIONFRESHSTART.ORG X 1970 WI OPERATION FRESH START EMPOWERS EMERGING ADULTS ON A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. 13 13 196 57 0 0 4832510 5777686 12752 463524 7944 9033 33849 38467 4887055 6288710 0 0 0 0 2845492 3093652 0 0 173600 1894839 2747850 4740331 5841502 146724 447208 6925964 7298321 805228 730377 6120736 6567944 X THE MISSION OF OPERATION FRESH START, INC. IS TO EMPOWER EMERGING ADULTS ON A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. OPERATION FRESH START (OFS) SERVES DISCONNECTED YOUTH AGES 16-24 IN DANE COUNTY AND GUIDING THEM ON THEIR PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OFS HAS HELPED OVER 8,000 YOUNG PEOPLE ON THEIR PATH TO EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND A BETTER LIFE!OFS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM LIVES AT A CRITICAL TIME IN A YOUNG PERSON'S LIFE. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE A PATH FORWARD FOR DISCONNECTED YOUTH THROUGH MENTORING, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. OFS GRADUATES EARN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND DRIVER'S LICENSE, THEN GO ON TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND/OR FIND SELF-SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT.OPERATION FRESH START IS WORKING TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF LOW-INCOME AND PEOPLE OF COLOR IN OUR COMMUNITY. 0 0 4735108 0 26084 DRIVE TO SUCCEED: THE DRIVE TO SUCCEED PROGRAM OFFERS MENTORING TO SUPPORT YOUNG ADULTS WITH PAST OR CURRENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS AND METRO HIGH SCHOOL (LOCATED WITHIN THE DANE COUNTY JAIL), OFS SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN NAVIGATING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS, SATISFYING FINES TO OBTAIN THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND EARNING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. THIS PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATION WITH JUSTDANE, A NONPROFIT WITH EXPERTISE IN SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS REENTERING SOCIETY AFTER A PERIOD OF INCARCERATION. AS AN INCENTIVE, DRIVE TO SUCCEED PARTICIPANTS EARN A $20 GIFT CARD AFTER ATTENDING EACH MENTORING SESSION.LEGACY PROGRAM: THE LEGACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS IN EARNING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND DEVELOPING EMPLOYMENT READINESS SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS WORK IN SMALL GROUPS WITH AN IN-HOUSE TEACHING STAFF. AS AMERICORPS MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS ALSO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK: EITHER AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION OR CONSERVATION WORK. AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION, OFS STAFF CONTINUE TO SUPPORT GRADUATES AS THEY TRANSITION INTO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR SELF-SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. THIS YEAR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, OFS INTEGRATED FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMMING INTO THE LEGACY CURRICULUM.OPTIONS: THE OPTIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO FINISH HIGH SCHOOL, ASSISTING YOUNG ADULTS IN EARNING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, GED OR HSED. OFS STAFF HELP PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY THE PATH THAT'S RIGHT FOR THEM AND PROVIDE CONTINUOUS SUPPORT WHILE PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE COURSEWORK.DRIVE: DRIVE IS A FREE DRIVER'S LICENSE ATTAINMENT PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CLASSROOM AND ONLINE INSTRUCTION, FUNDS FOR THEIR PERMIT TEST, BEHIND-THE-WHEEL LESSONS, AND FUNDS FOR THEIR DRIVER'S TEST. IF THEY DO NOT HAVE A CAR AVAILABLE TO USE FOR THE DRIVER'S TEST, A CAR IS PROVIDED.CAREERSCAPE: OFS CAREERSCAPE COUNSELING ASSISTS YOUNG ADULTS (17-24) WHO NEED SUPPORT WITH EXPLORING CAREER OPTIONS, PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND TAKING NEXT STEPS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THEIR CAREER GOALS. CAREERSCAPE STAFF HELP PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY THEIR INTERESTS, ASSIST WITH SKILL-BUILDING, AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AS THEY EMBARK ON THEIR CAREER JOURNEY.WE WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS ONE-ON-ONE TO DETERMINE THEIR CAREER GOALS AND CREATE A CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE HOLISTIC CAREER COUNSELING WHICH INCLUDES: IDENTIFYING CAREER INTERESTS THAT ALIGN WITH SKILLS AND PERSONAL VALUES DEVELOPING A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TEACHING INTERVIEW SKILLS & FACILITATING MOCK INTERVIEWS ASSISTANCE WITH POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM REGISTRATION OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT (TRANSPORTATION, MENTAL HEALTH, CHILDCARE, ETC.) CONNECTING WITH LOCAL RESOURCES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EMPLOYERS CAREERSCAPE COUNSELING SERVES ALL RESIDENTS OF DANE COUNTYRESOURCES: THE TOP REFERRALS THE RESOURCE SPECIALIST MAKES FOR YOUNG ADULTS ARE FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE FOOD, AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. THE RESOURCE SPECIALIST ALSO ORGANIZES VISITS FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO COME TO OFS AND CONNECT WITH YOUNG ADULTS. PUBLIC HEALTH MADISON & DANE COUNTY, DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION SERVICES, NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, AND RAPE CRISIS CENTER HAVE ALL COME TO EDUCATE OFS PARTICIPANTS ABOUT SEXUAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, PLUS HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. 595381 0 437440 THE ACADEMIES: THE ACADEMIES ARE OFS PROGRAMS FOR THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO SHOW REAL PROMISE AND INTEREST IN THE TRADES OR CONSERVATION WORK. BUILD ACADEMY IS FULL-TIME, HIRE-FOR-SERVICE CREWS WHICH WORK ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. CONSERVATION ACADEMY IS A FULL-TIME, HIRE-FOR-SERVICE CREW THAT WORKS ON LAND STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. 5330489 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 196 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WI X KAREN PRITCHARD 6082444721 2670 MILWAUKEE STREET MADISON WI 53704 JEFFERY RUSSELL PRESIDENT 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID LONSDORF CO-VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SALLI MARTYNIAK CO-VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ERICA NELSON SECRETARY 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TRISH HOWEN TREASURER (THRU DEC 2023) 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDY PASCALY TREASURER 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BEA CHRISTENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAU CHRISTENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CANDACE ENIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE HARRILL KYLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BEVERLY HUTCHERSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN OBERHAUSER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KYLE OLSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ASHLYN SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GREGORY MARKLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU APR 2024) 46.00 1.00 X 96967 0 22790 BRIAN MCMAHON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 46.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN PRITCHARD FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 49651 0 8487 146618 0 31277 0 0 0 0 0 40000 9625 3695885 2032176 7726 5777686 HOUSING REHABILITATION 531390 437440 437440 JOB TRAINING & COUNSELING 624100 26084 26084 463524 9033 9033 48615 9625 10148 38467 38467 6288710 463524 0 47500 236010 211469 24541 2194534 1998753 54252 141529 32336 32135 201 451950 423736 23338 4876 178822 163373 12996 2453 32832 582 32250 191993 191993 70649 67541 3108 3927 3927 158717 158717 79931 79931 56451 56451 522 522 92245 92245 91230 91230 PARTCIPANT WAGES & FRIN 1291103 1291103 HOUSING REHABILITATION 402348 402348 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 94780 94780 FOOD 71531 71531 109591 109591 5841502 5330489 337413 173600 122033 552529 331236 1196726 1394503 354537 196720 32087 33050 676363 851473 37336 283 837932 339808 190843 498124 3885543 3870899 6925964 7298321 566068 534903 161700 5884 18255 6366 59205 183224 805228 730377 X 6084601 6319964 36135 247980 6120736 6567944 6925964 7298321 447208 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 2890213 3604045 4122680 4832510 5777686 21227134 2890213 3604045 4122680 4832510 5777686 21227134 21227134 119 1366 7944 9033 18462 526 800 1326 21246922 1136708 0.99910 0.99940 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 497170 339808 157362 340762 340762 498124 NOTE RECEIVABLE FROM OFS HOLDINGS, INC. 3870899 3870899 DUE TO OFS HOLDINGS 183224 183224 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS WHETHER IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION ASSUMING THE TAXING AUTHORITY HAS FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL INFORMATION. IF THE TAX POSITION DOES NOT MEET THE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT RECOGNITION THRESHOLD, THE BENEFIT OF THAT POSITION IS NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO AMOUNTS TO RECORD AS ASSETS OR LIABILITIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. OFS BUILD YOUR FUTURE GALA 58240 9625 48615 2300 6250 1598 58240 9625 48615 2300 6250 1598 10148 38467 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 BEA CHRISTENSEN AND LAU CHRISTENSEN - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND A COPY IS SENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EVERY STAFF MEMBER IS RESPONSIBLE AND IS AWARE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH STAFF PERSON SIGNS A STATEMENT THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK THAT INCLUDES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE RESTRICTED FROM PARTICIPATING IN AND/OR VOTING ON AGENDA ITEMS FOR WHICH THEY HAVE A DIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING THERE IS NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH OUR BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 ALL STAFF MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ANNUAL REVIEW BASED UPON THE INDIVIDUAL'S POSITION DESCRIPTION, INDEPENDENT EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND STANDARD CORE EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES THIS REVIEW, AND THE UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY SPONSORED NONPROFIT EMPLOYMENT SURVEY IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST TO BE REVIEWED AT OPERATION FRESH START BUILDING AT 2670 MILWAUKEE ST, MADISON, WI 53704. OFS HOLDINGS INC 2670 MILWAUKEE STREET MADISON WI 53704 813970591 SUPPORT OPERATION FRESH START, INC. WI 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I OPERATION FRESH START INC 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 OFS HOLDINGS INC D 3870899 FMV OFS HOLDINGS INC K 69600 FMV