Erie City Mission

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Summary

As a leader in the field of rescue and recovery for over 111 years, the Erie City Mission exists to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of men, women, youth and families in the City of Erie.


Contact information

Mailing address:
Erie City Mission
PO Box 407
Erie, PA 16512

Website: eriecitymission.org

Phone: 814-452-4421

Email: [email protected]


Organization details

EIN: 250987217

CEO/President: Brian Johannson

Chairman: Malcolm Beall

Board size: 12

Founder: Brian Johansson

Ruling year: 1941

Tax deductible: Yes

Fiscal year end: 09/30

Member of ECFA: Yes

Member of ECFA since: 1996


Purpose

Our Vision: Cultivating a community of new life; breaking the cycle of hopelessness; building the kingdom of God!

To effectively meet both the immediate and long-term challenges of those we serve, the Erie City Mission has five core programs that focus on both intervention and prevention needs. Our intervention programs include an emergency men's shelter, long-term addictions recovery for men and women, and hunger relief through free meals. Our prevention program, Urban University, offers educational, leadership and career exploratory opportunities to inner-city youth.


Mission statement

The mission of the Erie City Mission is "Restoring Hope and Transforming Lives". The Mission seeks to cultivate a community of new life, break the cycle of hopelessness and ultimately build the Kingdom of God.


Statement of faith

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Transparency grade

A

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating605 of 112379 of 138
Fund acquisition rating688 of 112482 of 138
Resource allocation rating472 of 112464 of 138
Asset utilization rating596 of 112380 of 138

According to the organization's Form 990, it received $268,846 in government grants in 2024.


Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
12%15%13%12%10%10%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
10%10%8%8%7%8%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
92%65%64%69%74%79%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
11%10%9%9%8%9%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
8%35%36%31%26%21%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
80%80%81%80%81%78%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
95%100%98%93%87%83%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
75%80%79%74%70%65%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
5%0%2%7%13%17%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
5%0%1%4%8%10%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
9%10%11%11%11%12%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
0.530.500.480.480.470.44
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
2.953.483.804.104.747.81
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
1.751.761.821.972.253.45
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
13.5013.5011.007.406.036.58
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.070.070.090.140.170.15
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
6.336.326.005.264.442.95
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
9%9%10%7%7%8%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
0%3%3%3%4%4%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
154%180%188%194%196%207%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20242023202220212020
Cash$2,547,711$2,273,471$2,059,984$1,639,830$767,734
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$79,739$146,990$68,009$135,237$226,127
Short-term investments$35,380$30,592$26,414$29,374$26,146
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$2,662,830$2,451,053$2,154,407$1,804,441$1,020,007
Long-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Fixed assets$5,919,112$6,178,309$6,424,996$6,490,621$6,739,972
Other long-term assets$683,373$673,099$263,580$262,346$204,139
Total long-term assets$6,602,485$6,851,408$6,688,576$6,752,967$6,944,111
Total assets$9,265,315$9,302,461$8,842,983$8,557,408$7,964,118
 
Liabilities20242023202220212020
Payables and accrued expenses$197,273$222,797$291,047$299,374$154,904
Other current liabilities$0$0$0$0$0
Total current liabilities$197,273$222,797$291,047$299,374$154,904
Debt$300,000$300,000$300,000$300,000$310,000
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$329,711$398,323$0$0$200,000
Total long-term liabilities$629,711$698,323$300,000$300,000$510,000
Total liabilities$826,984$921,120$591,047$599,374$664,904
 
Net assets20242023202220212020
Without donor restrictions$7,679,892$7,849,364$7,751,147$7,464,087$6,899,580
With donor restrictions$758,439$531,977$500,789$493,947$399,634
Net assets$8,438,331$8,381,341$8,251,936$7,958,034$7,299,214
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20242023202220212020
Total contributions$3,067,848$2,919,763$3,176,782$3,472,250$3,315,020
Program service revenue$118,870$114,855$101,810$92,195$66,601
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$35,001$17,641$8,329$5,028$4,498
Other revenue$1,473,219$1,516,373$1,301,770$1,110,124$833,919
Total other revenue$1,627,090$1,648,869$1,411,909$1,207,347$905,018
Total revenue$4,694,938$4,568,632$4,588,691$4,679,597$4,220,038
 
Expenses20242023202220212020
Program services$3,751,372$3,596,369$3,399,897$3,271,087$2,762,361
Management and general$475,216$482,197$478,944$453,298$430,413
Fundraising$452,228$379,843$371,400$338,908$328,044
Total expenses$4,678,816$4,458,409$4,250,241$4,063,293$3,520,818
 
Change in net assets20242023202220212020
Surplus (deficit)$16,122$110,223$338,450$616,304$699,220
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets$16,122$110,223$338,450$616,304$699,220

Compensation

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History

In 1911, a group of community leaders--who cared enough about the crushing burden of hunger, homelessness, and addiction--rolled-up their sleeves and organized the Erie City Mission.

For over a century, the Erie City Mission has helped those impacted by the effects of addictions, poverty, homelessness, and lack of hope. Through five quality programs, the Mission has successfully met both immediate and long-term challenges of those in greatest need.

The Mission has endured through two world wars, an international depression, many foreign war conflicts, and numerous recessions. Dedicated staff, financial donors, and volunteers have kept the doors open to meet the ongoing spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of thousands of people.


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