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Rockford Rescue Mission

Rescue. Recover. Restore.

four stars

91.19

715 West State Street Rockford, IL 61102
tel: (815) 965-5332   Web Site
EIN: 36-6132381

Board Leadership
Ann Dittmar
Chair

CEO
Sherry Pitney
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.19 four stars
  Financial 89.70 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Rockford Rescue Mission (RRM) shares hope and help in Jesus' name to move people from homelessness and despair toward personal and spiritual wholeness. First, the Mission meets the physical needs of our guests by providing nutritious food, safe shelter, and clothing needs. Then, the real heart of the problem -- the need for Jesus Christ in their lives, is addressed. By sharing the love and grace that only Jesus can provide, RRM is able to help our guests realize what real hope is! Finally, clients are encouraged to join the year-long life recovery program where they will receive medical and dental care, become part of an educational program to help them develop marketable skills for employment.

Rockford Rescue Mission (RRM) shares hope and help in Jesus' name to move people from homelessness and despair toward personal and spiritual wholeness. First, the Mission meets the physical needs of our guests by providing nutritious food, safe shelter, and clothing needs. Then, the real heart of the problem -- the need for Jesus Christ in their lives, is addressed. By sharing the love and grace that only Jesus can provide, RRM is able to help our guests realize what real hope is! Finally, clients are encouraged to join the year-long life recovery program where they will receive medical and dental care, become part of an educational program to help them develop marketable skills for employment.

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Financial

three stars

89.70

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 10/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 80.6%
  Administrative Expenses 5.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 13.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.16
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.49
  Program Expenses Growth 7.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 9.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Rockford Rescue Mission on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Rockford Rescue Mission on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Rockford Rescue Mission (IL) 91.19 four stars
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (MI) 91.70 four stars
The Rescue Mission, Fort Wayne (IN) 90.20 four stars
Salina Rescue Mission (KS) 94.71 four stars
City Union Mission, Inc. (MO) 98.81 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $5,509,516
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $164,185
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $5,673,701
   Program Service Revenue $1,190,947
Total Primary Revenue $6,864,648
   Other Revenue $-17,281
TOTAL REVENUE $6,847,367
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $5,230,629
   Administrative Expenses $348,492
   Fundraising Expenses $929,142
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $6,508,263
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $339,104
   
Net Assets $15,768,010

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Homeless Shelter $4,405,594 84.2%
Thrift Store $825,035 15.8%

Ratings History
Rockford Rescue Mission has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-09 10/01/2019 91.19 four stars
2017-09 09/01/2018 90.10 four stars
2016-09 02/01/2018 89.92 three stars
2016-09 08/01/2017 88.73 three stars
2015-09 12/01/2016 91.59 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 91.69 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 10/01/2015 91.34 four stars
2013-09 12/01/2014 89.51 three stars
2012-09 10/01/2013 85.46 three stars
2011-09 10/01/2012 89.10 three stars
2010-09 12/01/2011 91.39 four stars
2009-09 09/20/2011 92.32 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 02/01/2011 91.70 four stars
2008-09 11/01/2009 73.25 two stars
2007-09 06/01/2008 71.85 two stars
2005-12 10/01/2006 65.60 one star
2004-12 11/01/2005 70.78 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 36-6132381
Name in IRS Master File ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES
NTEE Code B90
NTEE Classification Educational Services and Schools - Other
NTEE Type Educational Institutions and Related Activities
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (29) Other religious activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date January, 1966
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
  • September, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$99,045 1.52% Cheryl Pitney Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Rockford Rescue Mission (IL) 91.19 four stars
Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia (GA) 96.07 four stars
Urban Ministries of Durham (NC) 91.27 four stars
Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles (CA) 90.48 four stars
Boston Rescue Mission (MA) 90.55 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Rockford Rescue Mission
715 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102
tel: (815) 965-5332
EIN: 36-6132381

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 1958
Rockford, IL 61110

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Board Leadership

Ann Dittmar
Chair

CEO

Sherry Pitney
Executive Director

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