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Central Union Mission

Serving neighbors, changing lives

four stars

90.60

65 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20001
tel: (202) 745-7118   Web Site
EIN: 53-0218650

Board Leadership
Royster Wright
President

CEO
David O. Treadwell
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 90.60 four stars
  Financial 86.72 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

86.72

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 07/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, 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)		 82.3%
  Administrative Expenses 3.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 14.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.14
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.17
  Program Expenses Growth 15.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 58.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Central Union Mission on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Central Union 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
Central Union Mission (DC) 90.60 four stars
Boston Rescue Mission (MA) 88.57 three stars
Bridgeport Rescue Mission (CT) 86.38 three stars
Cityteam (CA) 85.69 three stars
Peoria Rescue Ministries (IL) 85.23 three stars

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Established in 1884, Central Union Mission is one of America's oldest social service ministries. Our mission is to glorify God through proclaiming and teaching the gospel, leading people to Christ, developing disciples, and serving the needs of hurting people throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Central Union Mission will transform the lives of the people we serve into Godly, productive members of society by meeting their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. All of our highly regarded, life-changing services and programs are provided free of charge.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $14,640,478
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $14,640,478
   Program Service Revenue $834,641
Total Primary Revenue $15,475,119
   Other Revenue $84,280
TOTAL REVENUE $15,559,399
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $13,757,340
   Administrative Expenses $504,625
   Fundraising Expenses $1,587,667
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $15,849,632
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-290,233
   
Net Assets $14,274,128

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
Men's Ministry $5,934,192 43.1%
Food Service and Outreach $7,605,109 55.3%
Partnerships $218,039 1.6%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-06 07/01/2016 90.60 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 83.91 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 02/01/2016 88.67 three stars
2014-06 10/01/2015 88.33 three stars
2013-06 12/22/2014 83.92 three stars
2013-06 10/01/2014 77.56 two stars
2012-06 10/01/2013 93.52 four stars
2011-06 04/01/2012 87.42 three stars
2010-06 12/01/2011 91.76 four stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 90.01 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 02/01/2011 88.35 three stars
2009-06 07/01/2010 88.04 three stars
2008-06 07/01/2009 83.01 three stars
2007-06 03/01/2008 85.26 three stars
2006-06 02/01/2007 79.45 two stars
2005-06 09/01/2006 60.02 one star
2004-06 09/01/2005 68.81 one star

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

EIN 53-0218650
Name in IRS Master File CENTRAL UNION 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 (325) Camp
(602) Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations
(1) Church, synagogue, etc
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 February, 1942
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
  • June, 2011

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
$30,189 0.19% David Treadwell Executive Director

Established in 1884, Central Union Mission is one of America's oldest social service ministries. Our mission is to glorify God through proclaiming and teaching the gospel, leading people to Christ, developing disciples, and serving the needs of hurting people throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Central Union Mission will transform the lives of the people we serve into Godly, productive members of society by meeting their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. All of our highly regarded, life-changing services and programs are provided free of charge.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Central Union Mission (DC) 90.60 four stars
Kokomo Rescue Mission (IN) 86.22 three stars
Bridgeport Rescue Mission (CT) 86.38 three stars
Cityteam (CA) 85.69 three stars
Restore Hope Ministries (OK) 91.51 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Central Union Mission
65 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
tel: (202) 745-7118
fax: (202) 232-7072
EIN: 53-0218650

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 96763
Washington, DC 20090

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Board Leadership

Royster Wright
President

CEO

David O. Treadwell
Executive Director

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