Minneapolis, MN

MIDWEST CHALLENGE INC

EIN 41-0983281

Health & Wellness Addiction Treatment & Recovery People experiencing homelessness Justice-involved people Faith communities

Mission

Provides Christ-centered transitional housing and recovery support to people overcoming substance use and related life challenges, helping residents move toward stable, long-term recovery and reintegration.

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

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About MIDWEST CHALLENGE INC

Midwest Challenge Inc (operating as Life Rebuilders) is a long-established, faith-based provider of transitional housing and recovery support in Minneapolis. The organization offers residential programs, case management, and life-skills supports with an emphasis on spiritual care and long-term sobriety.

In recent years Life Rebuilders (formerly Midwest Challenge) transitioned its ministry into Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge to expand capacity and ensure continuity of services; residents continue to live in the same homes while gaining access to additional program resources. The organization serves people exiting homelessness, people in recovery, and individuals connected to corrections and reentry pathways.

Notable achievements

Decades of service

Founded in the early 1970s and operating continuously for 50+ years, the organization has provided long-term transitional housing and recovery programming in Minneapolis since the 1970s.

Integration with Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge

Successfully transitioned operations into Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) to preserve the ministry, expand program capacity, and connect residents to a larger network of addiction treatment resources.

Secured philanthropic support

In the past several years the organization received foundation grants and local philanthropic support to sustain housing and program services, enabling program expansion and continuity of care.

At a glance

Total assets: $2.2M
Annual revenue: $1.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-0983281
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.mntc.org/housing
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Operates as a donor-facing, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization with public IRS and nonprofit registry records.

Public-facing accreditation and partner seals are displayed (faith-based accreditation and third-party nonprofit listings), and the organization is featured in local nonprofit directories and treatment program roundups.

Referenced in local government and housing resources as a provider of transitional housing and recovery services in Minneapolis.

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