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Rockford Rescue Mission

Rescue. Recover. Restore.

three stars

88.73

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

Board Leadership
Brad Vander Heyden
Chairman

CEO
Sherry Pitney
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 88.73 three stars
  Financial 87.59 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 90.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

87.59

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

90.00

This rating was published 08/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, 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)		 81.4%
  Administrative Expenses 5.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 12.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.14
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.78
  Program Expenses Growth 6.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 10.7%
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) 88.73 three stars
The CornerStone Rescue Mission (SD) 92.02 four stars
Greensboro Urban Ministry (NC) 96.67 four stars
Boston Rescue Mission (MA) 88.57 three stars
Carriage Town Ministries (MI) 96.45 four stars

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The 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.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $4,237,692
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $122,190
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $4,359,882
   Program Service Revenue $1,119,662
Total Primary Revenue $5,479,544
   Other Revenue $-15,613
TOTAL REVENUE $5,463,931
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,369,881
   Administrative Expenses $318,068
   Fundraising Expenses $739,587
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $5,427,536
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $36,395
   
Net Assets $14,123,029

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 $3,688,717 84.4%
Thrift Store $681,164 15.6%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
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
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  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
  • September, 2013
  • September, 2012

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

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$86,811 1.59% Cheryl Pitney Executive Director

The 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.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Rockford Rescue Mission (IL) 88.73 three stars
Rowan Helping Ministries (NC) 86.84 three stars
Orlando Union Rescue Mission (FL) 86.98 three stars
Open Door Mission, Omaha (NE) 93.98 four stars
The CornerStone Rescue Mission (SD) 92.02 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

Brad Vander Heyden
Chairman

CEO

Sherry Pitney
Executive Director

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