EIN 20-8742553

The Mission Continues

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
71
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Mission Continues empowers veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact. We deploy veterans on new missions in their communities, so that their actions will inspire future generations to serve.
Also known as...
Center for Citizen Leadership
Total revenues
$10,758,597
2023
Total expenses
$11,546,598
2023
Total assets
$16,823,768
2023
Num. employees
71
2023

Program areas at The Mission Continues

Service platoon program - connects veterans in a city to tackle a new Mission in their community. Volunteers without previous military service are welcome, and platoons often form partnerships with other community groups. Each platoon is veteran-led, supported by a leadership team, and directed by a platoon leader. Platoon leaders commit to one year of service, participate in leadership training through The service leadership corps, and have access to mentoring and other individual growth opportunities through The Mission Continues' staff and partners.
Women veterans leadership program (wvlp) - this program changes The narrative on what it means to be a woman veteran by leveraging their leadership skills and authentic selves to become change-makers, all while enhancing their personal and professional networks. By The end of this one-of-a-kind program, cohort members will have formed lasting connections with other women veterans and will have developed The skill set to lean into leadership in their communities and beyond.
Program support and thought leadership - all of The Mission Continues' programs require three primary functions that are delivered in a scalable way: technology tools, program design and training, and external affairs support. This also includes tmc research into impact on both veterans and communities around our empowered veterans index and our community impact framework.
Mass deployment program- brings veterans from across The country together with community members and local veterans for a week of impact in an under-resourced community. Over seven full days, veterans connect deeply to each other and to a community that is facing significant challenges. Throughout The week, they gain new skills in an experiential learning environment, connecting with their fellow veterans and with The community in which they serve, and through their community impact, they find a renewed sense of purpose. Furthermore, The large infusion of resources into an under-resourced community serves as a catalyst for continued engagement and advocacy by community members. Mass deployment participants (aka "crew members") return home prepared and energized to lead movements of change in their own local communities.
Service leadership corps (slc) - develops veterans' leadership and project management skills using asset-based community development and human-centered design principles in order to prepare them for leadership roles within The Mission Continues' service platoon program. A virtual learning curriculum complements in-person sessions spanning The six-month program.
Leading for all is The Mission Continues' newest leadership initiative that pulls on veterans' ability to serve as "bridge builders" with others and lead in a way that truly brings people together. This three-day intensive builds upon The strengths and experiences veterans have leading across lines of difference to cultivate an environment where all feel valued and respected. Veteran participants come away from The workshop with a deeper understanding, specific tools, and a personalized plan of action for putting what they learned into practice.

Who funds The Mission Continues

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
A James and Alice B Clark FoundationService Leadership Corps and Women Veterans Leadership Program$1,750,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$1,249,071
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaCharitable Donation$319,184
...and 44 more grants received totalling $5,069,949

Personnel at The Mission Continues

NameTitleCompensation
Jeremy AlbrittonChief Operations and Finance Officer / Chief Operations and Financial Officer / Chief Operating and Finance Officer$30,114
Autumn SmootChief Financial Officer$220,170
James GillenChief Development and Marketing Officer$217,581
Laura L'EsperanceChief Communications Officer / Senior Vice President , External Affairs / Vice President , External Affairs / Senior Vice President of External Affairs / Senior Vice President Communications / Senior Vice President , Brand and Communications$214,513
Jennifer KovacsChief Development Officer$213,369
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for The Mission Continues

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,191,675
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$527,102
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$7,013
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$32,807
Total revenues$10,758,597

Form 990s for The Mission Continues

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-11990View PDF
2022-122023-07-13990View PDF
2021-122022-06-14990View PDF
2020-122021-07-20990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $1,249,071 from American Online Giving Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $1,750,000 from A James and Alice B Clark Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesJobs and employmentMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
National levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1141 S 7th St
Saint Louis, MO 63104
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis city, MO
Website URL
missioncontinues.org/ 
Phone
(314) 588-8805
Facebook page
themissioncontinues 
Twitter profile
@missioncontinue 
IRS details
EIN
20-8742553
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W12: Public and Societal Benefit Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0177258
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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