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Saint Paul, MN

MIDWEST SPECIAL SERVICES INC

EIN 41-0746072
Health & Wellness Disability Services & Support People with disabilities
Mission

Our mission is to support people with disabilities as vital and contributing members of our community.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About MIDWEST SPECIAL SERVICES INC

Midwest Special Services (MSS) is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) day and employment services provider founded in 1949 that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Twin Cities. MSS operates multiple program sites and provides person-centered day support, employment services, and community integration opportunities designed to increase independence and civic participation. In recent years MSS has expanded its arts and career pathways work through Fresh Eye Arts and Fresh Eye Gallery, growing its creative-studio model and artist career supports. MSS serves roughly 500+ individuals annually, directs the large majority of its budget to program services, and has reported multi-year revenue growth supporting expanding program capacity and community partnerships. MSS maintains an active web presence, publishes annual reports and financials, and files Form 990 tax returns; its programs include day support, individualized employment services, business workforce solutions, and a progressive fine-arts studio that supports artists with disabilities to create, exhibit, and sell work.

Notable achievements

Fresh Eye Arts & Gallery launch and growth

Formally launched as a progressive art studio in 2021, Fresh Eye Arts now operates multiple studios and a community gallery that provide professional development, exhibition opportunities, and avenues for artists with disabilities to sell work locally, nationally, and internationally.

Scale of services

Sustains person-centered day supports and employment services for roughly 500+ adults with disabilities across seven Twin Cities locations, enabling community engagement and job exploration/placement through waiver-funded and vocational programs.

High program-investment and financial stability

Over the most recent filings MSS has consistently allocated the large majority of revenue to program services (around the high 80s to low 90s percent range) while reporting multi-year revenue growth and positive net assets, supporting operational continuity and program expansion.

At a glance

Total assets
$9.0M
Annual revenue
$13.3M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
41-0746072
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Website
www.mssmn.org
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains a strong third-party profile with positive reviews from charity evaluators and nonprofit reviewers for accountability, finance, and program focus.
Fresh Eye Arts programming has received public arts funding and recognition (including support from regional arts funders and participation in notable exhibitions) for its inclusive arts model.
Reviewed by local nonprofit oversight/reviewer organizations that evaluate governance and accountability, with documented organizational reviews in the last three years.

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