Community Missions of Niagara Frontier 
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Summary
Since its founding in 1925, Community Missions has provided a unique blend of referral, crisis, spiritual, community support, recovery and residential services for youth and adults. These services are offered in cooperation with donors, churches, groups, clubs and other service providers and governmental agencies.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier
1570 Buffalo Ave.
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Website: www.communitymissions.org
Phone: (716) 285-3403
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 160788242
CEO/President: Robyn L. Krueger
Chairman: Christopher Sheffield
Board size: 14
Founder:
Ruling year: 1972
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Community Missions will be Western New York's leading integrated support organization.
Mission statement
Community Missions provides integrated human services that meet people where they are and help them find and elevate their place in the world.
Statement of faith
https://www.communitymissions.org/documents/cmi_statement_of_faith.pdf
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Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 160 of 1420 | 19 of 159 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 394 of 1420 | 35 of 159 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 480 of 1420 | 42 of 159 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 184 of 1421 | 21 of 159 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $2,866,369 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 38% | 38% | 36% | 35% | 38% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 62% | 62% | 64% | 65% | 62% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 85% | 85% | 83% | 86% | 84% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 97% | 95% | 90% | 82% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 83% | 81% | 75% | 71% | 83% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 3% | 5% | 10% | 18% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 7% | 13% | 28% | 62% | 7% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 15% | 15% | 17% | 14% | 16% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 2.01 | 1.97 | 1.87 | 2.02 | 2.62 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.07 | 1.75 | 1.87 | 1.73 | 1.83 | 2.47 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.05 | 3.51 | 3.69 | 3.23 | 3.69 | 6.48 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.24 | 3.28 | 3.58 | 3.75 | 3.22 | 0.85 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 1.18 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.18 | 2.37 | 2.34 | 2.73 | 2.24 | -0.32 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 20% | 20% | 24% | 29% | 65% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 7% | 10% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 40% | 40% | 41% | 35% | 14% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $1,855,941 | $1,478,751 | $2,201,409 | $1,384,803 | $520,215 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,021,133 | $937,282 | $710,404 | $727,882 | $677,642 |
| Short-term investments | $697,050 | $682,239 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,574,124 | $3,098,272 | $2,911,813 | $2,112,685 | $1,197,857 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,476,578 | $2,445,016 | $1,973,953 | $1,689,499 | $1,708,196 |
| Other long-term assets | $202,653 | $253,155 | $147,955 | $60,069 | $56,523 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,679,231 | $2,698,171 | $2,121,908 | $1,749,568 | $1,764,719 |
| Total assets | $6,253,355 | $5,796,443 | $5,033,721 | $3,862,253 | $2,962,576 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $714,770 | $564,812 | $604,169 | $400,581 | $466,165 |
| Other current liabilities | $376,323 | $301,731 | $171,597 | $254,875 | $941,723 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,091,093 | $866,543 | $775,766 | $655,456 | $1,407,888 |
| Debt | $17,334 | $24,436 | $216,438 | $275,519 | $298,905 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $172,294 | $279,529 | $223,824 | $170,132 | $204,145 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $189,628 | $303,965 | $440,262 | $445,651 | $503,050 |
| Total liabilities | $1,280,721 | $1,170,508 | $1,216,028 | $1,101,107 | $1,910,938 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $4,972,634 | $4,625,935 | $3,817,693 | $2,683,760 | $974,252 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,386 | $77,386 |
| Net assets | $4,972,634 | $4,625,935 | $3,817,693 | $2,761,146 | $1,051,638 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $4,888,876 | $4,534,102 | $3,745,676 | $3,311,665 | $2,986,002 |
| Program service revenue | $7,926,483 | $7,379,264 | $6,639,048 | $6,084,654 | $4,837,232 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $50,510 | $48,054 | $3,413 | $0 | $92 |
| Other revenue | $46,904 | $41,092 | $69,224 | $118,879 | $6,264 |
| Total other revenue | $8,023,897 | $7,468,410 | $6,711,685 | $6,203,533 | $4,843,588 |
| Total revenue | $12,912,773 | $12,002,512 | $10,457,361 | $9,515,198 | $7,829,590 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $10,725,619 | $9,704,181 | $7,839,600 | $6,732,295 | $6,505,222 |
| Management and general | $1,835,415 | $1,718,992 | $1,561,214 | $1,073,395 | $1,251,524 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $12,561,034 | $11,423,173 | $9,400,814 | $7,805,690 | $7,756,746 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $351,739 | $579,339 | $1,056,547 | $1,709,508 | $72,844 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $351,739 | $579,339 | $1,056,547 | $1,709,508 | $72,844 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Robyn Krueger | CEO | $172,621 |
| Nathalene Mosley | CFO | $105,243 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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History
Since its founding in November of 1925, Community Missions has ministered to the needs of the less fortunate throughout the Niagara community. Originally named City Mission, Community Missions was established as a result of the 1923 Billy Sunday revival meetings held in downtown Niagara Falls. Meals, clothing, furniture, and daily religious services were provided to transients and other individuals to meet their human and spiritual needs.
The Mission was incorporated in September, 1934.
In these early years, with an annual budget of $5,000-$6,000, the Mission relied heavily on the voluntary gifts (i.e. money, food, clothes, and furniture) of the community, friends, and volunteers, who believed in the agency's work and publicly commented that they were blessed themselves by helping their neighbors in need.
During the 1950's, annual demand for services provided by the Mission grew to 4,000 nights of lodging and 12,000 meals served, with referrals for help coming from community agencies and the Police Department.
Many local lawyers, business executives, and ministers served as directors on the Missions' Board. The Rev. John Beveridge headed the Mission for over 25 years until his death in 1956, and the Rev. Roy Hatfield became superintendent in January 1957. By 1960, the annual operating budget was $48,000 with 12,000 nights of lodging and 31,000 meals served. All assistance provided was free of charge.
Formed in 1963, a Women's Auxiliary became major fundraisers for the Community Missions for many years. Niagara County's own Iney Wallen was a part of this formidable group of women and directed its theater production to benefit the agency.
Program Expansion
The 1960's and 1970's brought several new programs to the agency, including Midway Manor (for young men), Lelawala Manor (for teen-aged girls), and Hiawatha Manor (for persons with mental health and addictive disorders). In 1974, the Niagara Falls Police Department announced that anyone arrested for public intoxication would have a choice between going to the Detoxification Center at the Hiawatha Manor or going to jail.
In 1973, the City Mission officially changed its name to Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc. (CMI), a year before Rev. Hatfield retired and Ms. Erma Runals stepped in to head the Mission. The following year, Rev. Calvin W. Babcock became the new Executive Director, beginning 18 years of employment in February 1976.
Residential programs for adults with mental illness opened in 1982, which included Ivanhoe Intensive Supportive Apartments, Scattered Sites Intensive Supportive Apartments and Canal View. Hiawatha Manor became the entry point for individuals beginning mental health residential services. Vocational, rehabilitative, educational and socialization programs not only supported CMI residents, but also those within the community needing mental health services.
In September 1994, Ms. Robyn L. Krueger became Executive Director, focusing on program and fiscal stability for the agency throughout the 1990's and 2000's. In 2003, facilities were constructed for two new residences: Hansen House and Cleveland Heights, on the site of the former Cleveland Avenue School. In 2004, Mark's Place opened as the only Niagara County residence providing care for persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Today, the agency is the largest private provider of basic human needs and mental health services in Niagara County. In recent years, as the economy has worsened, demand within the Mission's Crisis and Community Services has steadily risen. Last year, the agency provided over 218,000 meals and 13,600 nights of shelter to those in need.
Looking back over its long history, Community Missions is proud of its heritage within, and connection to, the Niagara community. It is with great hope and promise that the agency looks forward to continuing quality and supportive programs and services to Niagara County for years to come!
Program accomplishments
In 2024, Community Missions provided:
- 12,441 nights of shelter
- 144,441 meals
- 4,379 individuals with clothing
- 8,071 care days in Youth Services
- 55,083 care days in Recovery Services
- 69,290 care days in Housing Services
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