Christian Shelter, Inc. 
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Summary
We provide safe lodging, nutritious meals, practical guidance and the life-changing love of Jesus Christ to men, women and children in homeless situations. Christian Shelter, Inc. is a tax-exempt, charitable organization, provided for through the generosity of God's people. The shelter receives no governmental financial support. While not affiliated with any particular denomination, it receives a large portion of its support from local churches and Christian groups and individuals. Businesses and civic organizations also provide significant support.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Christian Shelter, Inc.
334 Barclay Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
Website: www.christianshelter.org
Phone: 410-749-5673
Email: webmail@christianshelter.org
Organization details
EIN: 521176287
CEO/President: J. Anthony Dickerson
Chairman: Bryan E. Murfree
Board size: 11
Founder:
Ruling year: 1982
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Christian Shelter is a temporary, emergency shelter providing safe housing and meals and for men, women and children who are homeless. While a warm bed and a hot meal are the most immediate needs the Shelter satisfies, they are not the most important. The love of God ministered through a caring staff member, who is willing to listen and prepared to point hurting people to resources for employment, counseling, financial assistance and stable housing, offer the possibility of a more lasting change. Even more important, however, is the opportunity to receive the life changing power of Jesus Christ offered to Shelter guests daily through staff prayer and spiritual direction and the ministry of volunteer clergy and church leaders in evening devotions and Sunday worship.
Mission statement
The mission of the Christian Shelter is to minister to the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of people in crisis through the provision of safe shelter, nutritious meals, practical and spiritual direction and the life changing good news of Jesus Christ!
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
F
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 448 of 1022 | 70 of 160 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 35 of 1024 | 3 of 160 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 488 of 1024 | 74 of 160 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 908 of 1022 | 148 of 160 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 79% | 81% | 87% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 89% | 65% | 104% | 77% | 105% | 74% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 70% | 53% | 90% | 77% | 105% | 74% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 11% | 35% | -4% | 23% | -5% | 26% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 8% | 13% | -1% | 6% | -1% | 6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 19% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.27 | 5.73 | 18.20 | 16.03 | 59.39 | 23.33 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.85 | 1.32 | 4.70 | 3.36 | 13.91 | 3.53 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.95 | 15.02 | 7.21 | 10.95 | 2.36 | 2.29 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.42 | 0.44 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.53 | 8.51 | 2.20 | 3.25 | 0.50 | 1.91 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 150% | 430% | 384% | 474% | 423% | 649% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Cash | $327,143 | $89,654 | $102,632 | $26,095 | $67,710 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $327,143 | $89,654 | $102,632 | $26,095 | $67,710 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,545,917 | $1,542,381 | $1,542,381 | $1,523,633 | $1,512,152 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,545,917 | $1,542,381 | $1,542,381 | $1,523,633 | $1,512,152 |
| Total assets | $1,873,060 | $1,632,035 | $1,645,013 | $1,549,728 | $1,579,862 |
| Liabilities | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $21,774 | $12,435 | $9,376 | $11,075 | $29,624 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $21,774 | $12,435 | $9,376 | $11,075 | $29,624 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $21,774 | $12,435 | $9,376 | $16,075 | $29,624 |
| Net assets | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,851,286 | $1,619,600 | $1,635,637 | $1,533,653 | $1,550,238 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,851,286 | $1,619,600 | $1,635,637 | $1,533,653 | $1,550,238 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Total contributions | $662,256 | $405,258 | $445,824 | $346,300 | $324,813 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $79 | $62 | $47 | $44 | $53 |
| Other revenue | $181 | $0 | $929 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $260 | $62 | $976 | $44 | $53 |
| Total revenue | $662,516 | $405,320 | $446,800 | $346,344 | $324,866 |
| Expenses | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Program services | $348,768 | $366,108 | $344,816 | $362,929 | $238,901 |
| Management and general | $82,062 | $55,249 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $430,830 | $421,357 | $344,816 | $362,929 | $238,901 |
| Change in net assets | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $231,686 | ($16,037) | $101,984 | ($16,585) | $85,965 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $231,686 | ($16,037) | $101,984 | ($16,585) | $85,965 |
Compensation
Compensation data for this ministry has not been collected.
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 3/28/2022. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
Program accomplishments
Since Christian Shelter first opened its doors in December, 1980, it has sheltered and ministered to more than 28,400 individuals and has served more than 500,000 meals.
Needs
The annual cost of operating Christian Shelter is significant and steadily rising. It includes all utilities and on-going maintenance and repair of our 60 plus year old, former shirt factory building. It also includes the cost of equipment and supplies needed to house and minister to the needs of up to 72 homeless people, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year round; and provides a modest remuneration for a very dedicated staff of 3 administrative workers and 10 part-time night and support staff.