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
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 772 of 1435 | 78 of 162 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 689 of 1435 | 70 of 162 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 742 of 1435 | 76 of 162 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 824 of 1436 | 93 of 162 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $221,854 in government grants in 2025.
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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% | 9% | 15% | 13% | 12% | 10% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 6% | 10% | 8% | 8% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 73% | 65% | 64% | 69% | 74% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 8% | 10% | 9% | 9% | 8% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 27% | 35% | 36% | 31% | 26% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 81% | 80% | 81% | 80% | 81% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 76% | 100% | 98% | 93% | 87% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 62% | 80% | 79% | 74% | 70% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 24% | 0% | 2% | 7% | 13% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 16% | 0% | 1% | 4% | 8% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 11% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.47 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.05 | 2.55 | 3.48 | 3.80 | 4.10 | 4.74 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 1.20 | 1.76 | 1.82 | 1.97 | 2.25 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 51.97 | 13.50 | 11.00 | 7.40 | 6.03 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.14 | 9.79 | 6.32 | 6.00 | 5.26 | 4.44 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 7% | 9% | 10% | 7% | 7% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 197% | 180% | 188% | 194% | 196% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $4,212,621 | $2,547,711 | $2,273,471 | $2,059,984 | $1,639,830 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $9,260 | $79,739 | $146,990 | $68,009 | $135,237 |
| Short-term investments | $38,039 | $35,380 | $30,592 | $26,414 | $29,374 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,259,920 | $2,662,830 | $2,451,053 | $2,154,407 | $1,804,441 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $5,745,216 | $5,919,112 | $6,178,309 | $6,424,996 | $6,490,621 |
| Other long-term assets | $853,114 | $683,373 | $673,099 | $263,580 | $262,346 |
| Total long-term assets | $6,598,330 | $6,602,485 | $6,851,408 | $6,688,576 | $6,752,967 |
| Total assets | $10,858,250 | $9,265,315 | $9,302,461 | $8,842,983 | $8,557,408 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $81,976 | $197,273 | $222,797 | $291,047 | $299,374 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $81,976 | $197,273 | $222,797 | $291,047 | $299,374 |
| Debt | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $409,460 | $329,711 | $398,323 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $709,460 | $629,711 | $698,323 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Total liabilities | $791,436 | $826,984 | $921,120 | $591,047 | $599,374 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $7,340,026 | $7,679,892 | $7,849,364 | $7,751,147 | $7,464,087 |
| With donor restrictions | $2,726,788 | $758,439 | $531,977 | $500,789 | $493,947 |
| Net assets | $10,066,814 | $8,438,331 | $8,381,341 | $8,251,936 | $7,958,034 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $4,895,794 | $3,067,848 | $2,919,763 | $3,176,782 | $3,472,250 |
| Program service revenue | $146,071 | $118,870 | $114,855 | $101,810 | $92,195 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $105,004 | $35,001 | $17,641 | $8,329 | $5,028 |
| Other revenue | $1,554,018 | $1,473,219 | $1,516,373 | $1,301,770 | $1,110,124 |
| Total other revenue | $1,805,093 | $1,627,090 | $1,648,869 | $1,411,909 | $1,207,347 |
| Total revenue | $6,700,887 | $4,694,938 | $4,568,632 | $4,588,691 | $4,679,597 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $4,161,557 | $3,751,372 | $3,596,369 | $3,399,897 | $3,271,087 |
| Management and general | $538,864 | $475,216 | $482,197 | $478,944 | $453,298 |
| Fundraising | $418,308 | $452,228 | $379,843 | $371,400 | $338,908 |
| Total expenses | $5,118,729 | $4,678,816 | $4,458,409 | $4,250,241 | $4,063,293 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,582,158 | $16,122 | $110,223 | $338,450 | $616,304 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,582,158 | $16,122 | $110,223 | $338,450 | $616,304 |
Compensation
Compensation data for this ministry has not been collected.
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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.