Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities 
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Summary
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities walks alongside men, women and children experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction. We meet immediate needs and offer Christ-centered pathways toward lasting transformation.
When someone comes to us in crisis, we welcome them with dignity and compassion. From the moment they walk through our doors, we care for the whole person-body, mind and soul.
That means food, shelter and vital care alongside free on-site mental health care, chaplains, faith formation, education, job-skills training and financial coaching-all working together through caring relationships and Christ-centered support as each person moves from crisis toward healing, hope and a life restored.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities
376 Western Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55103
Website: www.ugmtc.org
Phone: 651-228-1800
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 410705847
CEO/President: Pam Stegora Axberg
Chairman: Russ Miller
Board size: 12
Founder:
Ruling year: 1929
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1990
Purpose
To see all men, women, and children healthy, whole, and successful through Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the gospel.
Mission statement
To provide Christ-centered, life-changing pathways for all people who are experiencing homelessness, hunger, and addiction.
Statement of faith
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, ultimately authoritative Word of God.
We believe there is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is deity; that He was born of a virgin, that we are redeemed by His atoning death through His shed blood, that He bodily resurrected and ascended into Heaven, and that He will come again in power and great glory.
We believe that individuals are saved through a direct, personal encounter with the risen Lord, at which time they are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. This event we hold to be an experience, rather than a doctrinal supposition.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as he/she reaches for maturity.
We believe the Holy Spirit unites all true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that together they form one body, the church.
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1138 of 1423 | 112 of 159 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1036 of 1423 | 109 of 159 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1048 of 1423 | 116 of 159 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 817 of 1424 | 88 of 159 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $17,500 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% | 15% | 17% | 16% | 16% | 14% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 12% | 15% | 14% | 15% | 10% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 84% | 88% | 91% | 92% | 73% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 18% | 17% | 19% | 19% | 19% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 16% | 12% | 9% | 8% | 27% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 75% | 76% | 74% | 74% | 74% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 70% | 85% | 76% | 78% | 56% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 52% | 64% | 56% | 57% | 41% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 30% | 15% | 24% | 22% | 44% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 11% | 5% | 11% | 11% | 31% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 8% | 7% | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.38 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.07 | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.20 | 1.24 | 1.23 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.11 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.42 | 0.49 | 0.46 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.24 | 63.18 | 61.75 | 62.98 | 32.79 | 28.45 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.09 | 38.35 | 33.61 | 28.08 | 23.93 | 24.96 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 394% | 340% | 283% | 249% | 255% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,170,003 | $658,967 | $657,404 | $3,308,467 | $7,265,547 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $2,367,266 | $964,921 | $1,100,631 | $791,242 | $708,963 |
| Short-term investments | $48,622,279 | $44,850,473 | $36,848,256 | $28,392,520 | $25,371,329 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $52,159,548 | $46,474,361 | $38,606,291 | $32,492,229 | $33,345,839 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $11,957,152 | $9,762,902 | $7,905,055 | $7,763,426 | $6,735,983 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $960,000 |
| Total long-term assets | $11,957,152 | $9,762,902 | $7,905,055 | $7,763,426 | $7,695,983 |
| Total assets | $64,116,700 | $56,237,263 | $46,511,346 | $40,255,655 | $41,041,822 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $811,883 | $733,173 | $613,028 | $979,460 | $1,107,816 |
| Other current liabilities | $13,673 | $19,500 | $0 | $11,483 | $64,090 |
| Total current liabilities | $825,556 | $752,673 | $613,028 | $990,943 | $1,171,906 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280,000 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,302 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $352,302 |
| Total liabilities | $825,556 | $752,673 | $613,028 | $990,943 | $1,524,208 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $54,161,566 | $48,797,654 | $41,203,755 | $34,630,076 | $33,596,880 |
| With donor restrictions | $9,129,578 | $6,686,936 | $4,694,563 | $4,634,636 | $5,920,734 |
| Net assets | $63,291,144 | $55,484,590 | $45,898,318 | $39,264,712 | $39,517,614 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $19,129,305 | $16,830,681 | $19,458,203 | $18,605,126 | $20,367,324 |
| Program service revenue | $928,308 | $918,990 | $795,837 | $651,688 | $689,438 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,866,910 | $1,439,419 | $1,243,457 | $1,004,365 | $6,796,649 |
| Other revenue | ($36,734) | ($24,187) | ($46,369) | ($37,535) | ($131,808) |
| Total other revenue | $3,758,484 | $2,334,222 | $1,992,925 | $1,618,518 | $7,354,279 |
| Total revenue | $22,887,789 | $19,164,903 | $21,451,128 | $20,223,644 | $27,721,603 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $11,977,678 | $12,344,172 | $12,005,195 | $11,614,273 | $11,372,031 |
| Management and general | $1,270,497 | $1,196,712 | $1,187,965 | $1,241,799 | $1,226,656 |
| Fundraising | $2,813,085 | $2,782,230 | $3,040,871 | $2,937,352 | $2,871,981 |
| Total expenses | $16,061,260 | $16,323,114 | $16,234,031 | $15,793,424 | $15,470,668 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $6,826,529 | $2,841,789 | $5,217,097 | $4,430,220 | $12,250,935 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $6,826,529 | $2,841,789 | $5,217,097 | $4,430,220 | $12,250,935 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Pamela Axberg | Chief Executive Officer | $279,872 |
| Korwin Schmidt | Chief Financial Officer | $175,912 |
| Lisa Michaelson | VP of Women's and Children | $175,164 |
| Christopher Kokal | VP of Shared Services Prog | $172,997 |
| David Sena | VP of Men's Program | $172,816 |
Compensation data as of: 9/30/2025
Response from ministry
UGMTC's reserves were significantly strengthened through the sale of a property in 2020. These funds help ensure long-term stability, allow us to respond to emerging community needs and support future mission-driven investments. While these reserves provide important financial strength, they do not replace the annual donations needed to provide meals, shelter and life-changing services every day. We view these resources as a stewardship responsibility. They are carefully managed to maximize impact for both current and future generations.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 6/4/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
1902 the Mission opens its doors at 414 Jackson Street in Saint Paul
Medical Clinic opened with the assistance of Dr. Harvey O. Skinner
1910 Rescue Home opens for unwed mothers
1930 Saint Paul Boys Club opens in downtown Saint Paul; land purchased for Gospel Hill Camp
1940 Ober Community Center dedicated (Frogtown area)
1942 Daycare nursery installed for mothers during "war emergency"
1958 First year for Thanksgiving basket give-away program
1959 Workman's Pool organized for job placement
1965 Free dental clinic opens with volunteer dentists
1972 Shoreview alcohol/drug recovery center opens
1980 New Men's Campus opens in Saint Paul, along with the Mission Thrift Store; Christ Recovery Center expands drug and alcohol programs
1991 Discipleship Program begins;
1992 Naomi Family Residence for homeless women and children opens
1994-1996 LifeNet Learning Center opens for men and women
1997 Child Care Center opens
2001 WorkNet career development program starts
2005 Hmong ministry, Family & Youth Advancement Services, Inc., joins Union Gospel Mission
2018 Mental Health & Medical Clinic opens to serve Mission students and residents
2020 Pam Stegora Axberg steps in as the Mission's first female CEO.
2022 Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities celebrates 120 years of reviving hope, restoring dignity, rebuilding relationships and transforming the lives of those in need.
2023 Veterans' Housing Program becomes a full-time offering after a successful 2-year pilot.
2025 Expansion and renovation project at Men's Campus begins
Program accomplishments
Impact in FY2025
258,000+ hot meals for those in need
15,246 Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter meals served and delivered
128,815 nights of safe shelter for men, women and children
2,021 men, women and children served
1,635 men served in our emergency shelter
174 men per night in emergency shelter on average
484 men, women and children in transitional housing and residential programs (262 men served through our four transitional housing programs / 222 women and children found hope and safe shelter in our Naomi Family Program)
42 children enrolled in the Child Development Center
2,885 chaplain encounters and 505 outreach visits to local encampments
6,531 on-site Mental Health Clinic engagements held for 352 guests and residents
84 men and women participated in the Mission's Adult Education and Training Program
3,704 engagements with staff at the Employment Resource Center
2,230 engagements with Support Services for 507 men
6,012 volunteers served at the Mission
19,539 hours of volunteer service through 8,749 volunteer opportunities
Program Outcomes for 2025
To serve our program residents with excellence and be faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us, we track outcomes in five essential areas that support lasting stability and transformation: Faith, Community, Wellbeing, Financial Stability and Housing. By measuring progress, listening closely to feedback and continually strengthening our programs, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care that helps men, women and children experience lasting change.
98% say their relationship with JESUS CHRIST has grown
92% say they have created or regained meaningful COMMUNITY relationships
94% participate in their own WELLBEING
74% report they have improved FINANCIAL STABILITY
88% report exiting to safe and stable HOUSING