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Human Services : Rescue Missions

Nashville Rescue Mission

Helping the hurting of Middle Tennessee

three stars

87.32

639 Lafayette Street Nashville, TN 37203
tel: (615) 255-2475   Web Site
EIN: 45-2424130

Board Leadership
Jim Hiatt
Chair

CEO
Glenn Cranfield
President and CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 87.32 three stars
  Financial 82.08 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Providing hope for today, hope for tomorrow, and hope for eternity to the hungry, homeless, and hurting.

Since our founding in 1954, we have desired to provide not only meals and beds, but also support and long-term treatment for men and women with addictions and other debilitating problems.

Providing hope for today, hope for tomorrow, and hope for eternity to the hungry, homeless, and hurting.

Since our founding in 1954, we have desired to provide not only meals and beds, but also support and long-term treatment for men and women with addictions and other debilitating problems.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of homeless participants engaged in housing services
7,394
Number of homeless participants engaged in mental health services
1,390
Number of people using homeless shelters per week
1,093
Average number of service recipients per month
1,832
Number of service recipients who have no past substance abuse
2,850
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Financial

three stars

82.08

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 11/01/2019 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)		 72.7%
  Administrative Expenses 9.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 17.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.17
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.17
  Program Expenses Growth 1.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 3.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Nashville Rescue Mission on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Nashville 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
Nashville Rescue Mission (TN) 87.32 three stars
Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia (GA) 96.07 four stars
Erie City Mission (PA) 86.70 three stars
Tri-City Union Gospel Mission (WA) 96.66 four stars
Topeka Rescue Mission (KS) 100.00 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $13,553,667
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $617,671
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $14,171,338
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $14,171,338
   Other Revenue $70,056
TOTAL REVENUE $14,241,394
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $10,380,290
   Administrative Expenses $1,397,234
   Fundraising Expenses $2,393,943
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $14,171,467
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $69,927
   
Net Assets $16,821,356

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
Guest Services Ministries $4,278,494 41.2%
Distribution of Food and Clothing $2,961,489 28.5%
Recovery Ministries $2,782,793 26.8%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-09 11/01/2019 87.32 three stars
2017-09 08/01/2018 85.23 three stars
2016-09 12/22/2017 87.80 three stars
2015-09 10/01/2016 88.65 three stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 90.03 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 04/01/2016 85.34 three stars
2014-09 11/01/2015 84.78 three stars
2013-09 10/01/2014 83.01 three stars
2011-09 10/01/2012 85.51 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 89.55 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 04/01/2011 86.99 three stars
2008-12 04/01/2010 85.52 three stars
2007-12 06/01/2009 80.28 three stars
2006-12 11/01/2007 83.86 three stars
2005-12 10/01/2006 81.98 three stars
2004-12 01/01/2006 81.51 three stars
2003-12 10/01/2004 77.46 two stars
2002-12 08/01/2003 79.98 two stars
2001-12 10/15/2002 82.71 three stars
2000-12 04/15/2002 74.10 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 45-2424130
Name in IRS Master File NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION
NTEE Code L41
NTEE Classification Homeless, Temporary Shelter For
NTEE Type Housing, Shelter
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
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 August, 2011
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, 2018
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$176,553 1.24% Glenn Cranfield President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Nashville Rescue Mission (TN) 87.32 three stars
Charlotte Rescue Mission (NC) 89.71 three stars
Interfaith Works (MD) 87.63 three stars
Guiding Light Mission (MI) 88.17 three stars
Dallas Life Foundation (TX) 93.57 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Nashville Rescue Mission
639 Lafayette Street
Nashville, TN 37203
tel: (615) 255-2475
EIN: 45-2424130

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Board Leadership

Jim Hiatt
Chair

CEO

Glenn Cranfield
President and CEO

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