Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries 
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Summary
Founded in 1909, The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has spent over 100 years of continued service providing food, shelter and services to intervene where homelessness and substance addiction occur. DRMM is a faith-based, non-profit organization, recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and has devoted a wealth of resources to meet the basic needs of humanity while motivating individuals to rebuild their lives, one life at a time. The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is one of the largest providers in the fight against homelessness and substance abuse in the country.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
150 Stimson St
Detroit, MI 48201
Website: www.drmm.org
Phone: 313-993-4700
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 381459371
CEO/President: Dr. Chad Audi
Chairman: Randall A. Pentiuk
Board size: 10
Founder: David C. Stucky
Ruling year: 1980
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
DRMM's purpose is to share the gospel of the love of Jesus Christ; provide hope to those who are hopeless, abused, disadvantaged, and homeless; rebuild one life at a time through holistic ministry; address the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals seeking assistance; and guide those we serve toward becoming faithful Christians, discipled into a local church, rehabilitated, employed, and living productive, restored lives.
Mission statement
The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is committed to sharing the gospel of the love of Jesus Christ by providing hope to the hopeless, abused, disadvantaged, and homeless men, women, and children of our community, 'rebuilding one life at a time' by ministering to the total person-body, soul, and spirit-so that they may become faithful Christians discipled into a local church, rehabilitated, employed, and living productive, restored lives.
Statement of faith
-The Bible: We believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God and the final authority in matters of faith and life.
- God: We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Jesus Christ: We believe Jesus Christ is fully divine and fully human; in His virgin birth, sinless life, authentic miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and ongoing mediatory work in heaven.
- The Holy Spirit: We believe the Holy Spirit is personal and divine, giving life, sanctifying, empowering, and comforting believers.
- Salvation: We believe salvation comes through repentance and faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ, and in justification by faith alone.
- The Church: We believe the Church is the body of Christ, composed of all true believers, whose work is to glorify God through worship, sanctification, proclamation of the gospel, and service to others.
- The Return of Christ: We believe in the personal and bodily return of Jesus Christ to consummate salvation and establish His kingdom.
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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 | | 272 of 1545 | 36 of 171 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 133 of 1546 | 7 of 172 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1180 of 1546 | 128 of 172 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 134 of 1546 | 14 of 171 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $4,739,492 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 | 9% | 0% | 1% | 8% | 7% | 5% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 0% | 1% | 8% | 7% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 98% | 94% | 94% | 87% | 95% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 0% | 1% | 8% | 7% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 2% | 6% | 6% | 13% | 5% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 77% | 82% | 80% | 80% | 76% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 112% | 116% | 94% | 99% | 82% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 86% | 95% | 75% | 79% | 63% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | -12% | -16% | 6% | 1% | 18% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | -17% | -16% | 5% | 1% | 19% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 23% | 17% | 11% | 13% | 18% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 1.37 | 0.97 | 0.64 | 0.87 | 0.83 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.89 | 5.70 | 4.63 | 2.36 | 5.19 | 4.90 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.05 | 7.82 | 4.49 | 1.51 | 4.50 | 4.07 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.44 | 2.06 | 2.28 | 13.06 | 5.84 | 6.56 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.08 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.14 | 0.79 | 1.50 | 7.36 | 2.21 | 2.50 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 16% | 17% | 9% | 7% | 7% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 8% | 7% | 6% | 3% | 4% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 61% | 86% | 142% | 107% | 112% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $886,333 | $884,841 | $2,977,790 | $1,266,918 | $2,622,214 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,562,026 | $2,816,291 | $7,571,688 | $2,660,783 | $1,961,467 |
| Short-term investments | $687,531 | $808,488 | $980,262 | $558,034 | $123,417 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,135,890 | $4,509,620 | $11,529,740 | $4,485,735 | $4,707,098 |
| Long-term investments | $215,175 | $0 | $0 | $323,990 | $320,605 |
| Fixed assets | $14,198,985 | $16,012,010 | $15,644,521 | $15,984,228 | $16,220,689 |
| Other long-term assets | $317,454 | $367,787 | $28,934 | $2,475,646 | $1,819,998 |
| Total long-term assets | $14,731,614 | $16,379,797 | $15,673,455 | $18,783,864 | $18,361,292 |
| Total assets | $17,867,504 | $20,889,417 | $27,203,195 | $23,269,599 | $23,068,390 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,523,116 | $1,974,349 | $882,800 | $768,287 | $717,162 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,523,116 | $1,974,349 | $882,800 | $768,287 | $717,162 |
| Debt | $1,404,852 | $1,532,945 | $1,582,083 | $796,897 | $844,710 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,404,852 | $1,532,945 | $1,582,083 | $796,897 | $844,710 |
| Total liabilities | $2,927,968 | $3,507,294 | $2,464,883 | $1,565,184 | $1,561,872 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $14,889,536 | $17,382,123 | $24,738,312 | $21,704,415 | $21,456,518 |
| With donor restrictions | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 |
| Net assets | $14,939,536 | $17,382,123 | $24,738,312 | $21,704,415 | $21,506,518 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $21,436,203 | $16,519,200 | $17,443,633 | $17,839,767 | $21,942,855 |
| Program service revenue | $619,219 | $478,684 | $313,532 | $2,562,127 | $921,153 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $22,293 | $147,380 | $14,615 | $5,801 | $215,274 |
| Other revenue | ($106,018) | $353,824 | $794,264 | $64,577 | $134,914 |
| Total other revenue | $535,494 | $979,888 | $1,122,411 | $2,632,505 | $1,271,341 |
| Total revenue | $21,971,697 | $17,499,088 | $18,566,044 | $20,472,272 | $23,214,196 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $18,840,264 | $16,620,607 | $13,903,731 | $16,226,976 | $14,526,494 |
| Management and general | $5,656,730 | $3,430,567 | $1,995,806 | $2,647,667 | $3,523,414 |
| Fundraising | $14,697 | $207,411 | $1,467,325 | $1,331,893 | $1,094,540 |
| Total expenses | $24,511,691 | $20,258,585 | $17,366,862 | $20,206,536 | $19,144,448 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($2,539,994) | ($2,759,497) | $1,199,182 | $265,736 | $4,069,748 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($2,539,994) | ($2,759,497) | $1,199,182 | $265,736 | $4,069,748 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Dr Chad Audi | President | $404,831 |
| Japeth Agboka | Program Manager | $127,352 |
| Darlene Owens | Vice President of Treatment | $126,464 |
| Barbara Willis | COO | $112,279 |
| Chris Lackley | Director of Finance | $31,614 |
Compensation data as of: 9/30/2025
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 10/5/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
1909 - The Detroit Rescue Mission was founded by David C. Stucky on February 14, 1909. The Mission was housed in an old poultry store, and in order to hold the first chapel service, Mr. Stucky had to beg for and borrow chairs for his guests. He did not have music for the service either, since he did not have the $30.00 needed to purchase an organ. Following a strong prompting from the Lord, Mr. Stucky went home. When he arrived, there was a letter waiting for him containing a donation of exactly $30.00. With a thankful heart, Mr. Stucky bought an organ that day, and was able to play for the Detroit Rescue Mission's first chapel service.
1918 - The growing Mission moved into slightly larger quarters. Thanksgiving and Christmas were very challenging for the Mission staff and volunteers. They worked in shifts for several days preparing bags of food to distribute to over 400 needy families.
For the full timeline, visit: https://drmm.org/about-us/history/
Program accomplishments
Today, DRMM helps more than 2,400 people each day and provides at least 4,500 meals daily. Our programs address homelessness, addiction recovery, medical detoxification, mental and behavioral health, employment and workforce development, veterans' services, youth programs, senior services, returning citizens, food assistance, housing stability, and other needs affecting vulnerable individuals and families.
Our work also extends beyond emergency assistance. DRMM has developed transitional and supportive housing opportunities, employment and job-training programs, addiction recovery and behavioral-health services, and initiatives designed to help individuals and families move toward independence and long-term stability.
Through our Working Families Working Homes initiative, we have provided 62 permanent homes to families, furnished 100 homes, donated 40 vehicles, and repaired 25 community homes. These accomplishments represent DRMM's philosophy of doing more than addressing an immediate crisis-we seek to help people rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, opportunity, and hope.