City Gospel Mission 
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Summary
City Gospel Mission breaks the cycle of poverty & despair in Greater Cincinnati through our homeless shelter, diner, and programs for job placement, addiction recovery, at-risk youth & Thanksgiving/Christmas assistance for families.
Contact information
Mailing address:
City Gospel Mission
1805 Dalton Avenue
Cincinatti, OH 45214
Website: citygospelmission.org
Phone: 513-241-5525
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 310538515
CEO/President: Dr. Jonathan Brown
Chairman: Brad Trucksis
Board size: 12
Founder: James N. Gamble
Ruling year: 1952
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
At our emergency homeless shelter, there is dignity. Guests receive 3 meals a day, safe shelter, and guidance to succeed long-term.
In our recovery program, there is deliverance. Men and women get the support they need to overcome life-controlling issues.
In our jobs program, there is independence. Job-seekers receive the training they need and get help securing a job.
And in our youth programs, there is determination. At-risk youth are guided from cradle-to-career so that they will flourish and be free of the cycle.
We're breaking the cycle of poverty and despair one life at a time. Sharing God's love together and the hope that comes with it is still the way.
We've created a brand overview video so you can check out what City Gospel Mission is all about.
Mission statement
Breaking the cycle of poverty and despair is our mission. For many, that cycle lasts for generations. That's what inspired James Gamble of Procter & Gamble to found City Gospel Mission back in 1924. Our focus has always been on relationships, and with support from hundreds of churches and countless volunteers, we help thousands of people and families each year in the Greater Cincinnati Area. We focus on four main causes: Food and shelter, Recovery, Jobs, And Youth.
Statement of faith
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, only infallible, authoritative Word of God, that
sets the standard for faith, conduct, and doctrine. (2 Tim. 3:10-17, Jn. 17:17, Is. 40:8, Matt. 4:4, 2 Pet 1:20-21, Matt. 24:35)
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (1 Jn. 5:7, 1 Cor. 8:6, Jer. 10:10-16, Is. 44:6,8, 45:5-12, 45:22, 46:9, Ps. 96:4)
We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (1 Cor. 10:4, Phil. 2:5-8, 1 Peter 5:4, Titus 2:13, Rev 2:8, Is. 7:14, Luke 1:34, 2 Cor. 5:21, Heb. 4:15, 1 Jn. 3:5, 2:2, Rom. 3:25, Acts 1:11, John 11:25, 1 Thes. 4:16-18, Acts 1:11)
We believe mankind is created in the image of God. (Gen. 1:26-27, 9:6, 1 Cor. 15:49, Col. 3:9-10, 2 Cor. 3:18, Rom. 8:29)
We believe that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful people regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. (Rom. 3:23, 6:23, John 3:5-8, Titus 3:5, Eph. 2:8, Gal. 3:2-3, 1 Pet. 1:2)
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by, whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Gal. 5:22-23, John 3:5, Eph. 2:10, 5:18-20, Rom. 6:3-14, 8:1-2, 1 Cor. 2:6-16, Luke 24:49, 2 Cor. 21-22)
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. (Jn. 3:16, 5:28-29, Dan. 12:2, Mark 9:43-48, Acts 24:14-15, Rev. 20:13)
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (John 17:20-23, Gal. 1:8-9, Eph. 4:3, 13, 1 Cor. 12:13, Phil. 2:1-5)
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1099 of 1123 | 136 of 138 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1098 of 1124 | 137 of 138 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1115 of 1124 | 137 of 138 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 788 of 1123 | 111 of 138 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 12% | 37% | 28% | 21% | 16% | 25% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 10% | 37% | 27% | 18% | 15% | 24% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 92% | 100% | 96% | 88% | 94% | 97% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 11% | 30% | 29% | 27% | 23% | 23% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 8% | 0% | 4% | 12% | 6% | 3% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 46% | 62% | 65% | 69% | 70% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 126% | 92% | 66% | 65% | 102% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 58% | 57% | 43% | 44% | 71% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | -26% | 8% | 34% | 35% | -2% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 5% | -8% | 3% | 18% | 25% | -1% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 24% | 9% | 8% | 8% | 7% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.37 | 0.44 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.95 | 3.18 | 2.13 | 2.00 | 2.68 | 3.28 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.75 | 1.11 | 0.67 | 0.59 | 0.99 | 1.45 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.50 | 11.35 | 16.07 | 22.36 | 26.61 | 4.34 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.23 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.33 | 9.85 | 16.80 | 19.30 | 11.63 | 6.38 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 14% | 13% | 13% | 18% | 23% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 154% | 247% | 276% | 293% | 222% | 174% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $1,160,290 | $2,370,295 | $977,787 | $1,334,397 | $1,755,670 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $394,097 | $1,822,152 | $575,978 | $1,114,497 | $60,588 |
| Short-term investments | $7,176,640 | $9,364,299 | $12,639,277 | $6,249,917 | $3,955,660 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $8,731,027 | $13,556,746 | $14,193,042 | $8,698,811 | $5,771,918 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $10,706,812 | $13,212,788 | $12,005,140 | $12,502,332 | $13,140,549 |
| Other long-term assets | $8,311,182 | $2,136,400 | $2,136,400 | $2,136,400 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $19,017,994 | $15,349,188 | $14,141,540 | $14,638,732 | $13,140,549 |
| Total assets | $27,749,021 | $28,905,934 | $28,334,582 | $23,337,543 | $18,912,467 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $769,043 | $843,746 | $634,809 | $326,892 | $1,330,547 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $769,043 | $843,746 | $634,809 | $326,892 | $1,330,547 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $870,100 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $3,006,617 | $3,006,617 | $3,008,230 | $3,009,842 | $3,035,245 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $3,006,617 | $3,006,617 | $3,008,230 | $3,879,942 | $3,035,245 |
| Total liabilities | $3,775,660 | $3,850,363 | $3,643,039 | $4,206,834 | $4,365,792 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $23,973,361 | $21,689,194 | $20,180,922 | $16,350,717 | $14,044,867 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $3,366,377 | $4,510,621 | $2,779,992 | $501,808 |
| Net assets | $23,973,361 | $25,055,571 | $24,691,543 | $19,130,709 | $14,546,675 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $7,751,617 | $9,441,624 | $11,250,643 | $12,641,511 | $8,005,317 |
| Program service revenue | $104,660 | $110,734 | $176,091 | $143,010 | $111,320 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | ($102,993) | $420,247 | $268,807 | $585,062 | $163,004 |
| Other revenue | ($30,447) | ($107,833) | $1,117,864 | $9,031 | ($50,038) |
| Total other revenue | ($28,780) | $423,148 | $1,562,762 | $737,103 | $224,286 |
| Total revenue | $7,722,837 | $9,864,772 | $12,813,405 | $13,378,614 | $8,229,603 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $4,464,017 | $5,620,581 | $5,448,058 | $5,943,376 | $5,825,322 |
| Management and general | $2,369,978 | $792,129 | $674,606 | $682,858 | $569,504 |
| Fundraising | $2,866,471 | $2,667,058 | $2,309,068 | $2,010,640 | $1,962,377 |
| Total expenses | $9,700,466 | $9,079,768 | $8,431,732 | $8,636,874 | $8,357,203 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($1,977,629) | $785,004 | $4,381,673 | $4,741,740 | ($127,600) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($1,977,629) | $785,004 | $4,381,673 | $4,741,740 | ($127,600) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Roger Howell | President Em | $130,146 |
| Barry Baker | Exec VP & Ca | $115,602 |
| Dr Jonathan Brown | President | $6,538 |
Compensation data as of: 9/30/2023
Response from ministry
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History
Founded by James N. Gamble of Procter & Gamble in 1924, City Gospel Mission helps the homeless and hurting break the cycle of poverty and despair ... one life at a time. We engage, equip and empower those in need with the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical skills and resources to achieve long-term life transformation and self-sufficiency. Our proven programs and services are centered on caring, personal relationships focused in four key service areas: food and shelter, recovery, at-risk youth and job readiness and placement.
We collaborate with more than 350 local churches and 2,500 volunteers to annually serve more than 6,800 adults and 3,500 youth.
Program accomplishments
We annually serve nearly 110,000 nutritious meals and provide more than 42,000 nights of safe shelter. During the holidays, we provide more than 450 families with Thanksgiving meals. We offer job readiness and placement programs for people who have felonies and limited work histories as well as people who do not. Our tutoring and mentoring program impacts more than 800 at-risk youth at more than 50 sites throughout Greater Cincinnati.