EIN 27-0653940

The Fortress Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Fortress Project builds and renovates homes for those in need, sharing Christ's love through community partnerships at little or no cost.
Also known as...
St Croix Valley Christians for Life
Total revenues
$7,600,759
2023
Total expenses
$7,326,269
2023
Total assets
$1,007,676
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at The Fortress Project

Amery, Wisconsin roof replacement and essential home repairsthis past year, we had The privilege of helping a family in amery, Wisconsin, who were facing serious challenges with their home. Due to The poor condition of their roof, their insurance company was prepared to drop their coverage, leaving them in a vulnerable situation. Our team stepped in, providing all necessary materials and organizing labor to replace The roof, ensuring they could keep their home safe and secure.during The Project, we discovered a rusted furnace vent pipe that was releasing toxic gases into The attic. We immediately repaired The exhaust system to protect The familys health. Additionally, we learned they had been without a functioning shower for some time due to plumbing issues. Our team restored The water supply lines, allowing them to shower in their own home once again.we also found that their dryer wasnt working properly, forcing them to take their laundry to a laundromat for years. We repaired The dryers exhaust, giving them The ability to do laundry at home.this Project was about more than just repairsit was about restoring dignity, safety, and comfort for a family in need. Were deeply grateful to have been part of their journey.______________river falls, wi flooring replacement for a disabled couplethis past year, we had The honor of assisting a couple in river falls, wi, both of whom are wheelchair-bound and were in desperate need of new flooring. Their existing flooring had become severely worn, making their home difficult to navigate.thanks to The generosity of our vendors, we were able to secure donated materials for The new flooring. We then organized a group of dedicated volunteers to remove The old flooring and install The new, providing a safer and more comfortable living space. We also replaced The base trimwork throughout The home to complete The project.this effort not only improved their mobility but also brought a renewed sense of comfort and pride in their home.__________________town of new richmond, wi preparing a home for foster care licensingthis past year, we were privileged to partner with The st. croix county foster care program to help a family in new richmond, wi, meet The requirements to become licensed foster parents. The family was eager to provide a loving home for multiple children, but their residence needed updates to meet foster care standards.our team stepped in to complete several critical projects, including providing materials and labor to replace four windows, ensuring they opened and closed properly to meet safety regulations for each bedroom. We also installed a safety railing on The basement stairs and drywalled several areas to bring The home up to code for foster care licensing. This Project not only transformed their home but also enabled them to offer a safe and welcoming environment for children in need.

Personnel at The Fortress Project

NameTitleCompensation
Brandon PerryChief Executive Officer and President$112,700
Danny SkarstenChief Operations Officer / Principal Officer$83,101
Mike BarcalowDirector of Sales and Marketing
Jack JorgensenMissions Pastor$52,189

Financials for The Fortress Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,100
Program services$7,592,196
Investment income and dividends$63
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,400
Total revenues$7,600,759

Form 990s for The Fortress Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-02990View PDF
2021-122022-10-19990View PDF
2020-122021-10-14990View PDF
2019-122021-02-05990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 30, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Housing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHousing
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousPartially liquidatedCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
421 N 2nd St
River Falls, WI 54022
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Pierce County, WI
Website URL
fortressproject.org/ 
Phone
(612) 274-8644
IRS details
EIN
27-0653940
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
L20: Housing Development, Construction, Management
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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