United Methodist City Society 
The information on this page was last updated 8/21/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
The United Methodist City Society (UMCS) is a vibrant force for good in New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Fairfield County, Connecticut. We've been serving the community for over 180 years, ever since our Methodist foremothers saw the need to help children and families beyond the walls of the church.
Contact information
Mailing address:
United Methodist City Society
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1922
New York, NY 10115
Website: umcitysociety.org
Phone: (212) 870-3084
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 135562419
CEO/President: Angela Redman
Chairman: Lance R. Carlile
Board size: 43
Founder:
Ruling year: 1972
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Helping Each Other Can Make The World Better
Investing in Change. Empowering Churches. Building Communities.
Mission statement
Established to promote quality religious education and support Methodist congregations, the organization played a crucial role in shaping the Methodist landscape of New York City
Statement of faith
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1288 of 1472 | 130 of 157 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 969 of 1472 | 95 of 157 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1198 of 1472 | 128 of 157 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1093 of 1473 | 114 of 157 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 101% | 9% | 86% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 90% | 2% | 30% | 4% | 44% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 10% | 98% | 70% | 96% | 56% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 75% | 68% | 72% | 76% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 92% | 82% | 152% | 48% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 69% | 55% | 109% | 36% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 8% | 18% | -52% | 52% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 1% | 2% | -3% | 9% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 23% | 29% | 26% | 21% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.01 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.89 | 1.09 | 1.10 | 1.11 | 1.08 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.03 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.07 | 43.00 | 55.14 | 69.62 | 146.06 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.24 | 108.83 | 120.79 | 134.96 | 172.21 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 7% | 7% | 10% | 21% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 2% | 2% | 6% | 19% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 79% | 939% | 1047% | 1136% | 1235% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | ||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,062,020 | $1,402,596 | $222,054 | $157,498 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $885,443 | $280,337 | $225,582 | $230,934 |
| Short-term investments | $44,293,753 | $43,202,526 | $42,243,699 | $57,730,625 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $46,241,216 | $44,885,459 | $42,691,335 | $58,119,057 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,689,868 | $3,778,560 | $3,783,641 | $4,109,645 |
| Other long-term assets | $492,063 | $613,205 | $750,110 | $567,947 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,181,931 | $4,391,765 | $4,533,751 | $4,677,592 |
| Total assets | $50,423,147 | $49,277,224 | $47,225,086 | $62,796,649 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,060,956 | $792,470 | $613,165 | $397,922 |
| Other current liabilities | $14,363 | $21,513 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,075,319 | $813,983 | $613,165 | $397,922 |
| Debt | $1,128,035 | $1,151,878 | $2,890,999 | $11,829,824 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $1,461,139 | $1,450,239 | $1,205,253 | $895,440 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $2,589,174 | $2,602,117 | $4,096,252 | $12,725,264 |
| Total liabilities | $3,664,493 | $3,416,100 | $4,709,417 | $13,123,186 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $41,260,275 | $40,583,346 | $38,858,632 | $45,656,235 |
| With donor restrictions | $5,498,379 | $5,277,778 | $3,657,037 | $4,017,228 |
| Net assets | $46,758,654 | $45,861,124 | $42,515,669 | $49,673,463 |
| Revenues and expenses | ||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $112,976 | $1,584,376 | $108,485 | $3,676,795 |
| Program service revenue | $1,296,427 | $1,201,069 | $1,050,480 | $1,123,682 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,819,948 | $2,433,044 | $667,911 | $3,338,838 |
| Other revenue | $196,354 | $133,084 | $632,999 | $247,438 |
| Total other revenue | $5,312,729 | $3,767,197 | $2,351,390 | $4,709,958 |
| Total revenue | $5,425,705 | $5,351,573 | $2,459,875 | $8,386,753 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Program services | $3,721,390 | $2,966,424 | $2,692,871 | $3,053,784 |
| Management and general | $1,144,865 | $1,264,042 | $954,720 | $848,664 |
| Fundraising | $114,006 | $147,699 | $93,676 | $119,790 |
| Total expenses | $4,980,261 | $4,378,165 | $3,741,267 | $4,022,238 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $445,444 | $973,408 | ($1,281,392) | $4,364,515 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $445,444 | $973,408 | ($1,281,392) | $4,364,515 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Rev Angela M Redman Esq | CEO/Executive Director | $242,578 |
| Jessica Ellis | Chief Financial Officer | $197,176 |
| Shante Thomas | Associate Executive Direct | $126,403 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 8/21/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
The United Methodist City Society's rich history can be traced back to 1838, when it began as the Sunday School Society. Established to promote quality religious education and support Methodist congregations, the organization played a crucial role in shaping the Methodist landscape of New York City
https://umcitysociety.org/who-we-are/our-history/