Flood Bakersfield 
The information on this page was last updated 10/22/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Flood exists to reach out and engage those in our community struggling in homelessness, linking them to resources and services through the supportive housing process.
We help people overcome their disadvantaged circumstances through the love of God.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Flood Bakersfield
1830 TRUXTUN AVENUE 210
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Website: www.floodbako.com
Phone: 661-323-5663
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 262780103
CEO/President: Jim Wheeler
Chairman: Boyd Binninger
Board size: 6
Founder:
Ruling year: 2009
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our cultural identity is to heal and humanize homelessness. We believe that every human is of equal value in God's eyes and deserves our respect and the right to a life free from affliction. Society dehumanizes people experiencing homelessness. We create a culture that minimizes homelessness and maximizes humanity by humanizing adversity and empowering resilience through the stories of people that have experienced homelessness.
Mission statement
Flood exists to reach out and engage those in our community struggling in homelessness, linking them to resources and services through the supportive housing process. We help people overcome their disadvantaged circumstance through the love of God.
Statement of faith
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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 | | 12 of 1590 | 6 of 176 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 139 of 1591 | 7 of 177 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 100 of 1591 | 11 of 177 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 57 of 1590 | 7 of 176 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $5,153,445 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 98% | 98% | 99% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 97% | 94% | 103% | 95% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 92% | 90% | 98% | 91% | 94% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 3% | 6% | -3% | 5% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 29% | 58% | -56% | 46% | 6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 5.27 | 6.07 | 8.66 | 5.53 | 5.13 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.89 | 1.79 | 2.05 | 2.69 | 2.40 | 1.93 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 9.46 | 12.43 | 23.35 | 13.28 | 9.92 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.33 | 1.71 | 1.90 | 0.83 | 1.58 | 1.50 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.58 | 0.53 | 1.20 | 0.63 | 0.66 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.09 | 0.53 | 0.46 | -0.10 | 0.33 | 0.41 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 36% | 38% | 60% | 41% | 49% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 4% | 12% | 16% | 15% | 15% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 12% | 10% | 5% | 11% | 10% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $549,362 | $349,190 | $174,145 | $141,997 | $60,472 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,094 | $66,360 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $549,362 | $349,190 | $174,145 | $165,091 | $126,832 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $376,092 | $276,601 | $293,360 | $229,794 | $113,877 |
| Other long-term assets | $60,549 | $88,931 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $4,691 |
| Total long-term assets | $436,641 | $365,532 | $295,110 | $231,544 | $118,568 |
| Total assets | $986,003 | $714,722 | $469,255 | $396,635 | $245,400 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $320,651 | $183,714 | $208,892 | $104,217 | $84,336 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $320,651 | $183,714 | $208,892 | $104,217 | $84,336 |
| Debt | $38,678 | $84,588 | $74,395 | $60,040 | $36,274 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $38,678 | $84,588 | $74,395 | $60,040 | $36,274 |
| Total liabilities | $359,329 | $268,302 | $283,287 | $164,257 | $120,610 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $626,674 | $446,420 | $185,968 | $232,378 | $124,790 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $626,674 | $446,420 | $185,968 | $232,378 | $124,790 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $5,280,950 | $4,513,891 | $3,934,554 | $2,295,827 | $1,259,285 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $12,678 | $96 | $71 | ($3,989) | $0 |
| Other revenue | $82,705 | $87,181 | $25,980 | $8,275 | $6,215 |
| Total other revenue | $95,383 | $87,277 | $26,051 | $4,286 | $6,215 |
| Total revenue | $5,376,333 | $4,601,168 | $3,960,605 | $2,300,113 | $1,265,500 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $4,936,274 | $4,123,683 | $3,862,256 | $2,082,902 | $1,195,673 |
| Management and general | $259,805 | $217,033 | $203,279 | $109,623 | $62,929 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $5,196,079 | $4,340,716 | $4,065,535 | $2,192,525 | $1,258,602 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $180,254 | $260,452 | ($104,930) | $107,588 | $6,898 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $180,254 | $260,452 | ($104,930) | $107,588 | $6,898 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jim Wheeler | Executive Director | $128,190 |
| Elizabeth Sustaita | Director of Operations | $76,667 |
| Manuel Vieyra | Director of Programs | $71,545 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
Flood was born from a community group at The Bridge Bible Church. In 2006, this group of volunteers decided to serve the community by going to the park, holding a worship service, and offering food to those in need. Their goal was to establish relationships and show Jesus' love to people experiencing homelessness in Kern County. After a successful first trip, the volunteers decided to return the following week. To their surprise, the same unsheltered individuals returned for services. When asked why they came back, their answer was, "because you know our names."
Serving in outreach for the next two years and continuing their work to serve the homeless, the community group of volunteers evolved to become Flood Bakersfield Ministries, Inc. in 2008 as a formal non-profit organization. Flood realized that building trusting relationships with unsheltered individuals was vital to the success of their mission, and witnessed first-hand how empathy could completely change the trajectory of someone's life. This led to the expansion of Flood's services to include street outreach and supportive housing services, as well as Flood's success as a crucial part of the Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative.