Rescue Mission Alliance 
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Summary
The Rescue Mission Alliance is a Christian Non-Profit organization ministering to the needs of the less fortunate in Southern California through emergency and long-term rehabilitation services.
The Rescue Mission Alliance has served the homeless since 1972. It has grown from the first location on 6th Street in Oxnard to multiple locations in four counties throughout Southern California. Several distinct programs are offered at multiple locations, which provide a "Full Range of Care" for addressing the needs of the hungry, homeless, and destitute.
While the Rescue Mission Alliance is a Christ-centered organization, we are not a church. We recognize the need to join forces with the local churches of Southern California in order to provide spiritual nurturing and discipleship that is required for real hope and change in the lives of the people we serve. Many of our program participants and transient guests find regular churches to attend through outreach activities.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Rescue Mission Alliance
PO Box 5545
Oxnard, CA 93031-5545
Website: www.erescuemission.org
Phone: (805) 487-1234
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 237278002
CEO/President: Dave Chittenden
Chairman: Jim Owens
Board size: 7
Founder: Charles and Mary Pope
Ruling year: 1973
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1991
Purpose
Our Vision: Clients seek us out.
Employees are proud to work for us.
Volunteers are eager to serve with us.
Donors prefer to give to us.
Customers enjoy shopping with us.
Mission statement
With the support of our community we offer:
Refuge - Food, shelter and clothing for those in need.
Recovery - Biblically based programs to minister to the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.
Restoration - Equipping people to lead productive and independent lives.
Statement of faith
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, ultimately authoritative Word of God.
We believe the Apostles' Creed is a truthful statement of Biblical faith.
We believe there is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is deity, that He was born of a virgin, that we are redeemed by His atoning death through His shed blood, that He bodily resurrected and ascended into Heaven, and that he will come again in power and great glory.
We believe that people are saved through a direct, personal encounter with the risen Lord, at which time they are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. This event we hold to be an experience, rather than a doctrinal supposition.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whom Christ indwells each believer, enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity.
We believe the Holy Spirit unites all true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that together they form one body, the church.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 102 of 1123 | 17 of 138 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 388 of 1124 | 43 of 138 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 305 of 1124 | 47 of 138 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 42 of 1123 | 5 of 138 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 12% | 9% | 10% | 8% | 6% | 7% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 10% | 8% | 9% | 7% | 6% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 92% | 96% | 98% | 97% | 97% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 11% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 7% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 8% | 4% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 82% | 80% | 81% | 84% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 108% | 111% | 100% | 90% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 89% | 89% | 81% | 75% | 84% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | -8% | -11% | 0% | 10% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 5% | -12% | -14% | 0% | 13% | 2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 9% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 1.38 | 1.26 | 0.99 | 1.05 | 1.06 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.95 | 8.00 | 5.89 | 4.42 | 3.93 | 4.66 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.75 | 11.02 | 7.44 | 4.35 | 4.11 | 4.93 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.50 | 2.53 | 3.39 | 5.89 | 5.09 | 4.98 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.39 | 0.29 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.33 | 0.66 | 1.14 | 2.29 | 2.35 | 1.95 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 20% | 15% | 13% | 7% | 16% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 15% | 10% | 9% | 2% | 12% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 154% | 58% | 67% | 88% | 89% | 79% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $1,816,324 | $1,423,653 | $5,366,073 | $5,078,330 | $4,407,545 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,206,056 | $1,147,883 | $1,094,084 | $1,669,416 | $1,064,214 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $1,759,548 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,022,380 | $4,331,084 | $6,460,157 | $6,747,746 | $5,471,759 |
| Long-term investments | $1,328,423 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $19,797,444 | $21,017,601 | $22,043,340 | $19,724,007 | $20,010,589 |
| Other long-term assets | $31,670 | $175,080 | $30,151 | $29,351 | $28,970 |
| Total long-term assets | $21,157,537 | $21,192,681 | $22,073,491 | $19,753,358 | $20,039,559 |
| Total assets | $24,179,917 | $25,523,765 | $28,533,648 | $26,501,104 | $25,511,318 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,193,286 | $1,277,198 | $1,096,962 | $1,324,457 | $1,097,789 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,193,286 | $1,277,198 | $1,096,962 | $1,324,457 | $1,097,789 |
| Debt | $3,691,821 | $2,575,562 | $2,647,052 | $495,990 | $2,969,565 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $3,691,821 | $2,575,562 | $2,647,052 | $495,990 | $2,969,565 |
| Total liabilities | $4,885,107 | $3,852,760 | $3,744,014 | $1,820,447 | $4,067,354 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $18,739,284 | $21,114,494 | $24,695,050 | $24,096,709 | $21,385,468 |
| With donor restrictions | $555,526 | $556,511 | $94,584 | $583,948 | $58,496 |
| Net assets | $19,294,810 | $21,671,005 | $24,789,634 | $24,680,657 | $21,443,964 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $29,579,984 | $28,478,408 | $27,274,830 | $30,112,686 | $27,162,102 |
| Program service revenue | $80,770 | $91,890 | $60,220 | $105,450 | $110,171 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $746,071 | $55,620 | $352,948 | $31,220 | $1,174 |
| Other revenue | $529,574 | $480,692 | $548,014 | $697,644 | $89,917 |
| Total other revenue | $1,356,415 | $628,202 | $961,182 | $834,314 | $201,262 |
| Total revenue | $30,936,399 | $29,106,610 | $28,236,012 | $30,947,000 | $27,363,364 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $27,403,357 | $25,823,964 | $22,843,029 | $23,224,597 | $22,952,512 |
| Management and general | $3,363,778 | $3,694,954 | $3,170,696 | $2,617,369 | $2,235,270 |
| Fundraising | $2,546,455 | $2,706,321 | $2,113,310 | $1,868,341 | $1,794,531 |
| Total expenses | $33,313,590 | $32,225,239 | $28,127,035 | $27,710,307 | $26,982,313 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($2,377,191) | ($3,118,629) | $108,977 | $3,236,693 | $381,051 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($2,377,191) | ($3,118,629) | $108,977 | $3,236,693 | $381,051 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| David Chittenden | President and CEO (part year)/CFO/Treasurer | $272,091 |
| Clayton Coates | Chief Ministry Officer | $198,331 |
| Doug Otten | President and CEO / COO (part year) | $180,951 |
| Lydia Prendiz | V.P. Human Resources / Chief Administrative Officer (part year) | $176,293 |
| Bobby Baker | Chief Development Officer (Part Year) | $142,354 |
| Troy West | Director of Thrift Stores | $140,449 |
| Luanna Oliver | Controller | $130,594 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2024
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History
The Rescue Mission Alliance began with the vision of Charles and Mary Pope. After helping to start the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, they felt the need for a similar ministry in the Oxnard area. In 1972, with the cooperation of several local businessmen and pastors, they formed a board of directors, obtained loans, and incorporated the Oxnard Rescue Mission on July 6.
In September 1989, the mission's name was changed to Ventura County Rescue Mission to better align with the scope of its countywide services. The Ventura County Rescue Mission is the longest standing shelter for the homeless in Ventura County. Today, the mission has more than 175 beds.
After 20 years of service to the community, on an early Sunday morning in July 1992, a fire broke out in the main dormitory. Through God's grace, no lives were lost and no one was injured, though the fire destroyed the men's dormitory. With the support of the community and faithful donors, the mission was able to construct a new, larger building, which was in full use by July 1998.
Growth in existing programs and development of more programs and services to the homeless in bordering Los Angeles County led to the formation of the Rescue Mission Alliance on August 4, 1997.
Recognizing the need for services for families and for women and children, the Rescue Mission Alliance started the Lighthouse for Women & Children in Oxnard and the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission in 1998. To further meet the needs of the hungry, the Valley Food Bank was established in 2001 to serve the hungry in the San Fernando Valley. In August 2003, Central Coast Rescue Mission came under the wing of Rescue Mission Alliance, and in February 2008, the Victor Valley Rescue Mission joined the Rescue Mission Alliance family. In 2015, the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission completed construction and moved into a new 90-bed facility in Northridge.
Today the Rescue Mission Alliance provides a safe haven for men, women, and children who are in desperate need of food, clothing, shelter, and support to resolve hunger and homelessness across Ventura, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Bernardino Counties. Through its wide range of services - a food bank, three emergency shelters, five residential recovery programs, transitional housing, and job training - we support clients in need and help them lead healthy, self-sufficient lives. Every night of the year, the Rescue Mission Alliance provides housing for up to 411 homeless individuals and families.