Central Union Mission 
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Summary
Central Union Mission is a charitable Christian rescue mission that proclaims and teaches the Gospel, leads people to Christ, develops disciples, and serves the needs of hurting people throughout the Washington metropolitan area. We minister to men, women, children, and families through our shelter, daily chapel and Men's Spiritual Transformation Programs, counseling and Bible studies, education and job assistance, Camp Bennett summer camp for children, Family Services, free distribution of food, clothing, and furniture,
Contact information
Mailing address:
Central Union Mission
PO Box 96763
Washington, DC 20090-6763
Website: www.missiondc.org
Phone: (202) 745-7118
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 530218650
CEO/President: Joseph J. Mettimano
Chairman: Deedee Collins
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 1942
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1991
Purpose
Central Union Mission will transform the lives of the people we serve into Godly, productive members of society by meeting their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
We will display a gracious, sincere spirit of integrity and Christian love in everything we do. By displaying excellence in all aspects of this ministry, we will honor God and inspire the people we serve, our community, donors, volunteers and staff.
Mission statement
Our mission is to glorify God through proclaiming and teaching the gospel, leading people to Christ, developing disciples, and serving the needs of hurting people throughout the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area.
Statement of faith
To Glorify God through proclaiming and teaching the Gospel, leading people to Christ, developing disciples, and serving the needs of hurting people throughout the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
We hold the Bible to be God's Holy Word in its entirety. It is inspired in every part by the Holy Spirit. (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21)
We hold that man was created in the image of God, holy and innocent; that of his own choice, he sinned, and as a result, brought death upon all humanity. (Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; Romans 6:23)
We hold that those who are not saved from sin are eternally separated from God. (John 3:18)
We hold that Jesus Christ is God, born of a virgin, that He gave His life on the cross where He, who knew no sin, was made sin for us; that He was buried and rose from the dead and afterward ascended into Heaven, from whence He will come again. (John 5:39; II Corinthians 5:21; I Corinthians 15:4; Acts 2:9-11)
We hold that we are saved by grace through faith, apart from works; that the sinner who repents and personally accepts the finished work of Christ on the cross, becomes a child of God; is made a new creature and is indwelt by the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12; II Corinthians 5:17; John 14:17)
We hold that Jesus Christ is coming again for His church, to establish His kingdom on earth, to judge the wicked and the lost, to cast death and hell into the lake of fire and to dwell with the saints forever. (John 14:3; Titus 1:13; I Thessalonians 5:16-17; Revelation 20:6; Revelation 20:15;Revelation 22:1-5)
We hold that through preaching, teaching and ministering, Central Union Mission must use its resources and activities to bring men, women and children under the power of the Gospel; that they may have victory over sin, come into fellowship with God and live Spirit-filled, fruitful lives in Christ. I have read the Doctrinal Statement of Central Union Mission and I accept it without reservation.
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Transparency grade
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 888 of 1435 | 88 of 162 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1181 of 1435 | 138 of 162 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 740 of 1435 | 75 of 162 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 539 of 1436 | 55 of 162 |
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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% | 17% | 17% | 19% | 19% | 15% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 16% | 16% | 17% | 17% | 11% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 94% | 93% | 91% | 92% | 73% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 16% | 16% | 18% | 21% | 18% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 6% | 7% | 9% | 8% | 27% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 81% | 81% | 80% | 76% | 78% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 100% | 97% | 95% | 83% | 61% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 82% | 79% | 76% | 63% | 48% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 0% | 3% | 5% | 17% | 39% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 0% | 3% | 4% | 11% | 38% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 5% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.63 | 0.55 | 0.53 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.05 | 2.10 | 2.19 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 3.39 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 1.57 | 1.58 | 1.52 | 1.42 | 1.81 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 23.45 | 18.95 | 15.94 | 11.69 | 9.02 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.14 | 7.33 | 7.22 | 7.39 | 7.71 | 5.91 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 3% | 13% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 127% | 132% | 149% | 175% | 164% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $4,558,665 | $1,503,206 | $1,291,839 | $2,887,905 | $4,840,850 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $325,622 | $323,835 | $270,539 | $254,423 | $184,763 |
| Short-term investments | $8,661,743 | $10,870,697 | $9,576,575 | $6,597,499 | $2,537,383 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $13,546,030 | $12,697,738 | $11,138,953 | $9,739,827 | $7,562,996 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $13,974,475 | $14,370,860 | $14,895,669 | $15,298,013 | $15,634,734 |
| Other long-term assets | $936,039 | $797,520 | $975,803 | $0 | $2,459,270 |
| Total long-term assets | $14,910,514 | $15,168,380 | $15,871,472 | $15,298,013 | $18,094,004 |
| Total assets | $28,456,544 | $27,866,118 | $27,010,425 | $25,037,840 | $25,657,000 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $577,660 | $669,960 | $698,597 | $776,172 | $774,968 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,847 | $63,546 |
| Total current liabilities | $577,660 | $669,960 | $698,597 | $833,019 | $838,514 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $981,469 | $863,670 | $1,039,787 | $0 | $2,471,491 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $981,469 | $863,670 | $1,039,787 | $0 | $2,471,491 |
| Total liabilities | $1,559,129 | $1,533,630 | $1,738,384 | $833,019 | $3,310,005 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $25,810,256 | $25,122,049 | $23,869,534 | $23,005,482 | $21,801,898 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,087,159 | $1,210,439 | $1,402,507 | $1,199,339 | $545,097 |
| Net assets | $26,897,415 | $26,332,488 | $25,272,041 | $24,204,821 | $22,346,995 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $19,849,952 | $19,179,753 | $16,316,321 | $15,296,034 | $16,155,139 |
| Program service revenue | $962,596 | $1,041,347 | $1,158,697 | $843,447 | $700,701 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $213,102 | $347,241 | $189,407 | $337,448 | $5,199,312 |
| Other revenue | $115,245 | $121,484 | $210,174 | $152,624 | $144,053 |
| Total other revenue | $1,290,943 | $1,510,072 | $1,558,278 | $1,333,519 | $6,044,066 |
| Total revenue | $21,140,895 | $20,689,825 | $17,874,599 | $16,629,553 | $22,199,205 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $17,255,224 | $16,293,884 | $13,547,307 | $10,480,745 | $10,604,828 |
| Management and general | $530,590 | $462,246 | $302,793 | $483,244 | $649,317 |
| Fundraising | $3,448,628 | $3,248,243 | $3,100,210 | $2,906,763 | $2,397,884 |
| Total expenses | $21,234,442 | $20,004,373 | $16,950,310 | $13,870,752 | $13,652,029 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($93,547) | $685,452 | $924,289 | $2,758,801 | $8,547,176 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($93,547) | $685,452 | $924,289 | $2,758,801 | $8,547,176 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Joseph J Mettimano | President & CEO | $251,007 |
| John Rueger | Controller | $162,784 |
| Megan Schmoll | VP Development | $107,865 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 1/16/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Program accomplishments
$7,156,765 value of food donated
4,000 or more people each month received food
62,000 bed nights of shelter
117,736 meals on-site for men experiencing homelessness
13,091 sandwiches to people who came to our door
328 Workforce Development & Education participants
121 found employment outside Mission programs
3,960 counseling sessions
312 medical and dental exams provided
6,975 hours donated by volunteers