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City Mission

Existing to share Christ, to shelter, to heal, and to restore the homeless to independent living - without discrimination

three stars

85.19

84 West Wheeling Street Washington, PA 15301
tel: (724) 222-8530   Web Site
EIN: 25-1051749

Board Leadership
David Tenison
Chairman

CEO
Dean Gartland
President/CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 85.19 three stars
  Financial 80.26 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
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?

Founded in 1941, Washington City Mission exists to share Christ, to shelter, to heal, and to restore the homeless to independent living - without discrimination. Last year alone, the Washington City Mission provided all of these crucial, life-giving services: more than 124,000 nourishing meals for mission residents and low-income, walk-in guests; 600 food baskets; over 28,000 nights of safe shelter for our community's homeless men, women, and children; furniture for over 1,400 families and individuals; medical intervention for over 4,400 transportation assistance for over 200 individuals; professional and supportive counseling for addiction, mental health, and spiritual restoration; and emergency food, care, and transportation for victims of natural disasters and the needy. City Mission Motto: Ending Homelessness One Life At a Time.

Founded in 1941, Washington City Mission exists to share Christ, to shelter, to heal, and to restore the homeless to independent living - without discrimination. Last year alone, the Washington City Mission provided all of these crucial, life-giving services: more than 124,000 nourishing meals for mission residents and low-income, walk-in guests; 600 food baskets; over 28,000 nights of safe shelter for our community's homeless men, women, and children; furniture for over 1,400 families and individuals; medical intervention for over 4,400 transportation assistance for over 200 individuals; professional and supportive counseling for addiction, mental health, and spiritual restoration; and emergency food, care, and transportation for victims of natural disasters and the needy. City Mission Motto: Ending Homelessness One Life At a Time.

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Financial

three stars

80.26

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

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)		 73.6%
  Administrative Expenses 11.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 14.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.16
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.20
  Program Expenses Growth 3.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 37.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by City Mission on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by City 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

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
City Mission (PA) 85.19 three stars
William Temple House (OR) 92.12 four stars
Peoria Rescue Ministries (IL) 85.21 three stars
City Rescue Mission of Saginaw (MI) 94.30 four stars
The Gospel Mission (IA) 89.74 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $6,321,162
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $3,300
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $6,324,462
   Program Service Revenue $32,047
Total Primary Revenue $6,356,509
   Other Revenue $2,303,658
TOTAL REVENUE $8,660,167
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,728,112
   Administrative Expenses $636,100
   Fundraising Expenses $882,489
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $5,246,701
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $3,413,466
   
Net Assets $6,073,891

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
Food, Shelter and Rehabilitation Program $2,185,580 58.6%
Donation Center and Recycling Program $1,368,825 36.7%
Community Outreach/Mission Program $156,361 4.2%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-06 08/01/2017 85.19 three stars
2015-06 07/01/2016 86.71 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 89.84 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 12/01/2015 93.28 four stars
2014-06 11/01/2015 89.72 three stars
2013-06 02/01/2015 90.89 four stars
2012-06 11/01/2013 92.06 four stars
2011-06 09/01/2012 77.99 two stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 81.46 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 06/01/2010 82.46 three stars
2008-06 10/01/2009 75.98 two stars
2007-06 11/01/2008 80.08 three stars
2006-06 02/01/2008 80.92 three stars
2005-06 05/01/2006 76.39 two stars
2004-06 09/01/2005 74.89 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 25-1051749
Name in IRS Master File WASHINGTON CITY MISSION INC
NTEE Code P85
NTEE Classification Homeless Persons Centers, Services
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (29) Other religious activities
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
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 March, 1953
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, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 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).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$97,850 1.86% Dean R. Garland President/CEO

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
City Mission (PA) 85.19 three stars
Miracle Hill Ministries (SC) 94.08 four stars
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CA) 95.11 four stars
Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles (CA) 88.42 three stars
Knox Area Rescue Ministries (TN) 88.22 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

City Mission
84 West Wheeling Street
Washington, PA 15301
tel: (724) 222-8530
EIN: 25-1051749

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Board Leadership

David Tenison
Chairman

CEO

Dean Gartland
President/CEO

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