Grace Centers of Hope 
The information on this page was last updated 10/6/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
We are one of the largest faith-based, long-term life skills programs for those afflicted by homelessness, chemical dependency, and abuse in southeast Michigan. Grace Centers of Hope (GCH) provides help and hope to those in need without any government funding.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Grace Centers of Hope
PO Box 430618
Pontiac, MI 48343
Website: gracecentersofhope.org
Phone: 1-855-435-7424
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 386094602
CEO/President: Darin Weiss
Chairman: Darin Weiss
Board size: 6
Founder:
Ruling year: 1946
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 10/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Through a loving Christian community centered around Grace Gospel Fellowship Church, we provide lasting hope, meaningful employment, and long-term stability - equipping each resident to rebuild their life for many years to come.
Mission statement
Grace Centers of Hope is a non-profit, Christian organization committed to positively changing the lives of the unwanted, addicted, and homeless through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, personal accountability, life skills education, and work-related programs.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 838 of 1590 | 83 of 170 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1327 of 1591 | 133 of 170 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 524 of 1591 | 65 of 170 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 610 of 1590 | 73 of 170 |
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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 | 6% | 10% | 10% | 11% | 10% | 10% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 10% | 10% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 89% | 96% | 97% | 98% | 100% | 97% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 9% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 13% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 11% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 3% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 86% | 86% | 83% | 84% | 79% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 100% | 100% | 106% | 95% | 78% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 86% | 85% | 88% | 80% | 62% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 0% | 0% | -6% | 5% | 22% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 1% | 0% | -7% | 6% | 22% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 4% | 5% | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.98 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 0.72 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.87 | 1.74 | 1.71 | 1.86 | 1.66 | 1.83 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.99 | 1.96 | 1.93 | 1.95 | 1.71 | 1.32 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.24 | 10.09 | 10.93 | 11.72 | 9.63 | 9.23 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.41 | 5.50 | 5.66 | 5.62 | 6.27 | 8.12 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 21% | 14% | 18% | 6% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 80% | 70% | 76% | 78% | 91% | 131% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $3,891,982 | $3,660,503 | $5,058,449 | $5,534,377 | $4,525,093 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $451,494 | $357,599 | $451,328 | $295,831 | $361,293 |
| Short-term investments | $2,111,734 | $1,955,445 | $214,347 | $206,655 | $248,601 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $6,455,210 | $5,973,547 | $5,724,124 | $6,036,863 | $5,134,987 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,868,205 | $3,178,881 | $3,320,616 | $3,717,502 | $4,005,527 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,877,701 | $1,068,953 | $1,618,970 | $253,102 | $273,354 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,745,906 | $4,247,834 | $4,939,586 | $3,970,604 | $4,278,881 |
| Total assets | $11,201,116 | $10,221,381 | $10,663,710 | $10,007,467 | $9,413,868 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $640,047 | $546,552 | $488,407 | $627,202 | $556,464 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $640,047 | $546,552 | $488,407 | $627,202 | $556,464 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $1,695,082 | $872,143 | $1,408,815 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,695,082 | $872,143 | $1,408,815 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,335,129 | $1,418,695 | $1,897,222 | $627,202 | $556,464 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $8,729,644 | $8,751,888 | $8,664,303 | $9,358,570 | $8,760,047 |
| With donor restrictions | $136,343 | $50,798 | $102,185 | $21,695 | $97,357 |
| Net assets | $8,865,987 | $8,802,686 | $8,766,488 | $9,380,265 | $8,857,404 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $12,201,418 | $11,186,138 | $10,365,401 | $10,877,235 | $8,475,374 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $235,361 | $157,821 | $77,692 | ($38,142) | $42,703 |
| Other revenue | $305,414 | $207,223 | $109,630 | $33,483 | $182,400 |
| Total other revenue | $540,775 | $365,044 | $187,322 | ($4,659) | $225,103 |
| Total revenue | $12,742,193 | $11,551,182 | $10,552,723 | $10,872,576 | $8,700,477 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $10,933,203 | $9,871,057 | $9,256,537 | $8,734,521 | $5,373,395 |
| Management and general | $551,838 | $528,975 | $753,086 | $558,944 | $546,425 |
| Fundraising | $1,193,851 | $1,114,952 | $1,164,786 | $1,056,250 | $850,495 |
| Total expenses | $12,678,892 | $11,514,984 | $11,174,409 | $10,349,715 | $6,770,315 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $63,301 | $36,198 | ($621,686) | $522,861 | $1,930,162 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $63,301 | $36,198 | ($621,686) | $522,861 | $1,930,162 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kent W Clark | Board Chair/ | $285,369 |
| Kyle Couch | Director of | $135,984 |
| Shedria Nyutu | Director of | $131,465 |
| Darin Weiss | CEO / Board | $91,698 |
| Dr Christopher Passalaqua | Board Member | $19,776 |
Compensation data as of: 10/31/2025
Response from ministry
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