Metropolitan Ministries 
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Summary
Contact information
Mailing address:
Metropolitan Ministries
2002 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602
Website: www.metromin.org
Phone: (813) 209-1000
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 203535998
CEO/President: Sarah Combs
Chairman: Jeff Marple
Board size: 9
Founder:
Ruling year: 2013
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Metropolitan Ministries will be America's most effective caregiver to poor and homeless people.
Our programs will be known for their compassion and innovation in helping struggling families and individuals achieve their highest potential for self-sufficiency.
Our approach to involving citizens in understanding and caring for their disadvantaged neighbors will serve as a replicable model.
Our caregiving will be supported by an exemplary staff, high-quality facilities, dedicated volunteers, donors and collaborative partners.
Above all, our witness will be to the power of love in healing broken lives and building strong, caring communities.
Mission statement
We care for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our community through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity and instill self-sufficiency... as an expression of the ongoing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 432 of 1472 | 49 of 167 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 245 of 1472 | 18 of 167 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 584 of 1472 | 57 of 167 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 913 of 1473 | 105 of 167 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 72% | 89% | 87% | 99% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 33% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 28% | 11% | 13% | 1% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 88% | 87% | 72% | 78% | 35% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 36% | 19% | 13% | 2% | 39% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 32% | 16% | 9% | 1% | 14% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 64% | 81% | 87% | 98% | 61% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 10% | 21% | 18% | 100% | 13% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 12% | 13% | 28% | 22% | 33% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.09 | 1.07 | 1.00 | 1.01 | 1.03 | 1.01 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.11 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.28 | 5909.40 | 3663.27 | 4299.01 | 3553.82 | 994.59 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.09 | 240.56 | 315.82 | 649.92 | 1152.60 | 697.37 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 18% | 22% | 28% | 34% | 80% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 149% | 1749% | 2055% | 3900% | 6503% | 1200% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,727,802 | $541,328 | $1,065,547 | $5,205,728 | $7,445,493 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,110,629 | $1,473,156 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $25,869,458 | $24,921,576 | $20,119,961 | $11,881,056 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $28,707,889 | $26,936,060 | $21,185,508 | $17,086,784 | $7,445,493 |
| Long-term investments | $1,935,823 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $303 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $112,355 | $485,402 | $106,958 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,935,823 | $0 | $112,355 | $485,402 | $107,261 |
| Total assets | $30,643,712 | $26,936,060 | $21,297,863 | $17,572,186 | $7,552,754 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $4,858 | $7,353 | $4,928 | $4,808 | $7,486 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $4,858 | $7,353 | $4,928 | $4,808 | $7,486 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $5,601,833 | $5,901,683 | $6,039,848 | $6,002,344 | $6,009,678 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $5,601,833 | $5,901,683 | $6,039,848 | $6,002,344 | $6,009,678 |
| Total liabilities | $5,606,691 | $5,909,036 | $6,044,776 | $6,007,152 | $6,017,164 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $23,926,392 | $21,027,024 | $15,253,087 | $11,565,034 | $1,411,072 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,110,629 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $124,518 |
| Net assets | $25,037,021 | $21,027,024 | $15,253,087 | $11,565,034 | $1,535,590 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $2,821,425 | $4,909,284 | $2,663,814 | $11,678,174 | $324,140 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,107,080 | $600,904 | $406,711 | $116,178 | $2,090 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $1,107,080 | $600,904 | $406,711 | $116,178 | $2,090 |
| Total revenue | $3,928,505 | $5,510,188 | $3,070,525 | $11,794,352 | $326,230 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $1,262,521 | $886,992 | $281,096 | $138,459 | $44,226 |
| Management and general | $169,283 | $136,203 | $109,978 | $39,386 | $41,882 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,882 |
| Total expenses | $1,431,804 | $1,023,195 | $391,074 | $177,845 | $127,990 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $2,496,701 | $4,486,993 | $2,679,451 | $11,616,507 | $198,240 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $2,496,701 | $4,486,993 | $2,679,451 | $11,616,507 | $198,240 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Stacy Wagner | CFO | $170,868 |
| Molly James | CEO | $126,790 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
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