Mission: Carriage Town Ministries is a Christian Social Services organization established in 1950 to represent Christ in the Flint, Michigan area as it reaches out to the nee ... (More)
Carriage Town Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1967, and donations are tax-deductible.
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Exceptional
This charity's score is 94.72, earning it a 4-Star rating. Donors can "Give with Confidence" to this charity.
This score is calculated from two sub-scores:
Finance: 92.54 View details
Accountability & Transparency: 100.00 View details
This score represents Form 990 data from 2020, the latest year published by the IRS.
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Program Expense Ratio
84.1%
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s).
This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver. Dividing a charity's average program expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Administrative Expenses
5.1%
As reported by charities on their IRS Form 990, this measure reflects what percent of its total budget a charity spends on overhead, administrative staff and associated costs, and organizational meetings. Dividing a charity's average administrative expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Expenses
10.6%
This measure reflects what a charity spends to raise money. Fundraising expenses can include campaign printing, publicity, mailing, and staffing and costs incurred in soliciting donations, memberships, and grants. Dividing a charity's average fundraising expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
3.2%
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990).
Part of our goal in rating the financial performance of charities is to help donors assess the financial capacity and sustainability of a charity. As do organizations in other sectors, charities must be mindful of their management of total liabilites in relation to their total assets. This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and or long term sustainability. Dividing a charity's total liabilities by its total assets yields this percentage.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Efficiency
$0.08
The amount spent to raise $1 in charitable contributions. To calculate a charity's fundraising efficiency, we divide its average fundraising expenses by the average total contributions it receives. We calculate the charity's average expenses and average contributions over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Working Capital Ratio
2.82 years
Determines how long a charity could sustain its level of spending using its net available assets, or working capital, as reported on its most recently filed Form 990. We include in a charity's working capital unrestricted and temporarily restricted net assets, and exclude permanently restricted net assets. Dividing these net available assets in the most recent year by a charity's average total expenses, yields the working capital ratio. We calculate the charity's average total expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Growth
3.30%
We compute the average annual growth of program expenses using the following formula: [(Yn/Y0)(1/n)]-1, where Y0 is a charity's program expenses in the first year of the interval analyzed, Yn is the charity's program expenses in the most recent year, and n is the interval of years passed between Y0 and Yn.
Source: IRS Form 990
Governance
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has these governance practices in place.
Sources Include: IRS Form 990
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Policies
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The privacy policy must be specific to donor information. A general website policy which references "visitor" or "user" personal information will not suffice. A policy that refers to donor information collected on the website is also not sufficient as the policy must be comprehensive and applicable to both online and offline donors. The existence of a privacy policy of any type does not prohibit the charity itself from contacting the donor for informational, educational, or solicitation purposes. (Less) |
Transparency
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Additional Information
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Total Revenue and Expenses
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Salary of Key Persons
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Dallas Gatlin, Executive Director
$39,000 (1.43% of Total Expenses)
Current CEO and Board Chair can be found in the Leadership & Adaptability report below.
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Business Master File Data
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Church, synagogue, etc (BMF activity code: 001)
Other religious activities (BMF activity code: 029)
Foundation Status:
Church 170(b)(1)(A)(i) (BMF foundation code: 10)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources: IRS Forms 990
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to view this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available).
Pandemic Response
Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Carriage Town Ministries reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Fundraising Capacity
Staffing
Administrative Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
In order to adequately serve those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, we experienced an increase in costs in the areas of sanitation (5%), food services (62%), salaries (21%). Additionally, the cost to provide necessary spaces and modification to our facility, and cost of caring for those with Covid-19 was $84,000 in 2020. We were able to offset some of the salary costs by receiving the PPP loan. Community Foundation of Greater Flint offered a grant which covered a small portion of the expenses as well.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Due to social distancing we had to reduce the number of beds available in our dorms, serve dinner to those in need in our community in "to go" containers, and close our doors to community education programs.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
To meet the need of those who tested positive for COVID-19, we created a COVID triage, which consisted of observation rooms for those exposed or waiting on test results and a COVID positive clinic that was staffed by trained medical personnel and volunteers. We hired and trained capable residents to assist with the additional cleaning and supervision needed to keep people safe. These jobs were important, especially since we were no longer able to have volunteers in our facility. Many experiences became virtual, educational and spiritual training classes, mental health sessions, board meetings and connections with other services in the community. Our fall fundraiser was also virtual. There was definitely a learning curve!
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We are now able to have mental health counseling session virtual. This is a benefit to our residents, for whom transportation and childcare are big issues. Also, we have pushed ourselves to become more tech savvy with medical referrals, saving us time and making us more efficient. Since we have learned how to host virtual classes, we are not limited to only local speakers.
Historical Ratings
| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
| Rating Version: 2.1 | |||
| 12/23/2021 | 2020 | 94.72 | |
| 12/23/2020 | 2019 | 94.03 | |
| 7/1/2020 | 2018 | 91.84 | |
| 11/1/2019 | 2018 | 91.57 | |
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990. | |||
| 2/1/2019 | 2017 | 92.72 | |
| 3/1/2018 | 2016 | 93.31 | |
| 2/1/2017 | 2015 | 96.45 | |
| 6/1/2016 | 2014 | 93.96 | |
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| 12/1/2015 | 2014 | 90.07 | |
| 2/1/2015 | 2013 | 88.04 |  |
| 2/1/2014 | 2012 | 88.72 | |
| 12/20/2012 | 2011 | 91.69 | |
| 12/23/2011 | 2010 | 88.17 | |
| 9/20/2011 | 2009 | 88.32 | |
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| 11/1/2010 | 2009 | 88.40 | |
| 5/1/2010 | 2008 | 84.33 | |
| 11/1/2008 | 2007 | 78.22 |  |
| 11/1/2007 | 2006 | 79.99 | |
| 9/1/2006 | 2005 | 70.06 | |
| 7/1/2005 | 2004 | 71.36 | |
| 5/1/2005 | 2003 | 71.63 | |
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Impact & Results
This score estimates the actual impact a nonprofit has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
Impact & Results Score
Not Currently Scored
Carriage Town Ministries cannot currently be evaluated by our Encompass Rating Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Largest Programs
Carriage Town Ministries reported its largest program on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
$2,287,905
Spent in most recent FY
100%
Percent of program expenses
CARRIAGE TOWN MINISTRIES HAS 134 BEDS (THE MOST IN THE COUNTY) FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED. IN 2019 WE MADE AVAILABLE OVER 48,900 SAFE, CLEAN BEDS FOR WEARY SOULS, DISTRIBUTED OVER 213,890 MEA ... (More)
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Leadership & Adaptability
This score provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
Leadership & Adaptability Score
100
out of 100
The score earned by Carriage Town Ministries is a passing score. This score has no effect on the organization's Star Rating.
Encompass Rating V4 provides an evaluation of the organization's Leadership & Adaptability through the nonprofit organization submitting a survey response directly to Charity Navigator.
Leadership & Adaptability Report
100
of 100 points
Mission
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s mission
Carriage Town Ministries is a Christian Social Services organization established in 1950 to represent Christ in the Flint, Michigan area as it reaches out to the needy or our community. The mission's purpose is to share the Lord Jesus Christ with the homeless women, children, and men of our community through providing food, shelter, clothing and education while encouraging accountability, growth, and ultimately service back to God. While many changes and improvements have taken place since the inception of the mission, there is one thing that has not changed, the desire to reach out to the last, the least, and the lost with the message of hope through Jesus Christ. The purpose of the mission has always been to see lives changed through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Vision
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Carriage Town Ministries will regularly assess the changing needs of homeless men, women, and children in our area, aligning our services with their needs for emergency shelter, food and clothing, housing, job skills, healthcare, and a support network of managed care that addresses the physical, psychological, and spiritual support needed to achieve a life free of episodes of homelessness and poverty.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Strategic Goals
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Grow Job Training Focus for residents. This includes expanding our low-barrier transional employment training.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Two: Develop single room occupancy affordable housing solutions.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Three: Diversify and grow funding sources.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Leadership Development
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Describe an investment in leadership
Carriage Town Ministries provides employees opportunities to participate in seminars, classes, clinics, or conferences to learn about work-related topics. Employees who pay to attend classes are compensated. Currently the leadership has been working toward creating a more streamlined process for all areas (strategic use of time, space, procedures and supplies) and elimination of waste (including time, space, and supplies).
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Mobilizing for Mission
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
Community is in our DNA. It lives at the heart of "loving our neighbor." We love our neighbors with the same vigor and joy whoever they may be: homeless men, women, and children; neighbors; CEOs, volunteers, other agencies---and the list extends until it includes everyone. We were the thought leaders along with Kettering University for the University Avenue Corridor Coalition, a group of residents and businesses in our area who gather monthly to collaborate on beautification, crime prevention, and community activities. Our residents clean the litter from the corridor every morning. We are active participants on the county's Continuum of Care and serve on its Governance Council. During the pandemic, we provided a place for homeless individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, hosted bi-monthly testing and vaccination events. We actively nurture relationships with local agencies to avoid duplication, but ensure our clients' needs are met.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Story of Adaptability
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
In 2020, the pandemic dominated our thinking and our efforts. The coronavirus and dealing with it hijacked most other external factors with which we concerned ourselves. We shared much about that including the costs--economic and psychological--that affected our residents, staff, and donors. We've talked a little less about the lack of preparedness of our society at all levels. The state and federal governments were paralyzed by political battles and local governments, working from home, asked for information without providing much help. This situation improved toward the end of the summer and the beginning of the second wave as governments at all levels learned and made improvements. Of note, during the pandemic our donors seemed to quickly grasp the needs and with a strong desire to "do something" donation volume and amounts per gift increased. Of particular note is the surfacing of manpower issues related to stimulus and unemployment benefits with good intentions having the unplanned consequence of making it harder to find workers and even causing some residents in our shelter working on plans to secure sustainable housing and income to leave for a time "because they had money" only to return when the "windfall' ran out. There's no easy way to get and stay out of poverty that does not involve a dependable income stream, sustainable housing, and a social support structure. We are happy to see residents beginning to refocus on their own efforts and managed care to achieve a life free of episodes of homelessness.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
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Organization Leadership
Rev. Dallas Gatlin
Executive Director
Sharon Fouts
President
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Culture & Community
This score provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves. Learn more about how and why we rate Culture & Community.
Culture & Community Score
100
out of 100
Carriage Town Ministries has earned a passing score. This score has no effect on the organization's Star Rating. The organization provided data about how it listens to constituents (Constituent Feedback) and its Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) practices (see report below).
The Culture & Community Beacon is comprised of the following metrics:
Constituent Feedback: 100/100 (30% of beacon score)
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: 100/100 (70% of beacon score)
Culture & Community Report
100
of 100 points
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
100/100 points
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 11 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective DEI policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
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Methodology
We are utilizing data collected by Candid to document and assess the DEI practices implemented by the organization. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to fill out the Equity Strategies section of their Candid profiles to receive a rating.
Learn more about the methodology.
Constituent Feedback
100/100 points
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
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Methodology
We've partnered with Candid to survey organizations about their feedback practices. Nonprofit organizations can fill out the How We Listen section of their Candid profile to receive a rating.
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Analysis and Research
Like the overall Encompass Rating System, the Culture & Community Beacon is designed to evolve as metrics are developed and ready for integration. Below you can find more information about the metrics we currently evaluate in this beacon and their relevance to nonprofit performance.
Constituent Feedback
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
