Rowan Helping Ministries 
The information on this page was last updated 7/22/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Rowan Helping Ministries truly is God's Love in Action. In its 35-year history, it has grown from humble beginnings at temporary locations in Salisbury churches to a complex of buildings for sheltering and feeding the homeless and for training clients to help move them out of crisis into healthy living. This means housing, jobs, families united, literacy training, physical and mental health needs, and more.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Rowan Helping Ministries
226 N. Long Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Website: rowanhelpingministries.org
Phone: 704-637-6838
Organization details
EIN: 561544532
CEO/President: Cress Goodnight
Chairman: Lisa Queen Sechrest
Board size: 16
Founder:
Ruling year: 1988
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Mission statement
Works to move people out of crisis, poverty, hunger, and homelessness in Rowan County
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 246 of 1435 | 32 of 162 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 466 of 1435 | 47 of 162 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 209 of 1435 | 23 of 162 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 633 of 1436 | 65 of 162 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $1,451,260 in government grants in 2025.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 86% | 87% | 81% | 90% | 87% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 14% | 13% | 19% | 10% | 13% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 91% | 91% | 92% | 92% | 93% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 87% | 88% | 84% | 91% | 91% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 79% | 80% | 77% | 84% | 85% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 13% | 12% | 16% | 9% | 9% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 10% | 10% | 17% | 9% | 12% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.77 | 0.95 | 1.19 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.05 | 1.07 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 1.04 | 1.05 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 0.79 | 0.98 | 1.24 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 52.70 | 51.37 | 59.78 | 50.31 | 28.16 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.14 | 18.18 | 16.86 | 14.87 | 11.96 | 9.31 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 3% | 7% | 15% | 6% | 10% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 160% | 140% | 110% | 99% | 76% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Cash | $2,424,357 | $2,468,158 | $1,826,059 | $1,039,815 | $1,085,918 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $497,437 | $629,130 | $1,285,596 | $459,565 | $176,125 |
| Short-term investments | $6,026,067 | $4,852,871 | $4,289,872 | $3,622,071 | $2,217,443 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $8,947,861 | $7,950,159 | $7,401,527 | $5,121,451 | $3,479,486 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $661,804 | $424,126 | $235,074 | $190,559 | $156,936 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $1 | $1 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $661,804 | $424,126 | $235,075 | $190,560 | $156,936 |
| Total assets | $9,609,665 | $8,374,285 | $7,636,602 | $5,312,011 | $3,636,422 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $169,798 | $154,762 | $123,811 | $101,790 | $123,550 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $169,798 | $154,762 | $123,811 | $101,790 | $123,550 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $156,016 | $450,015 | $1,040,220 | $236,651 | $223,230 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $156,016 | $450,015 | $1,040,220 | $236,651 | $223,230 |
| Total liabilities | $325,814 | $604,777 | $1,164,031 | $338,441 | $346,780 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $8,829,669 | $7,016,009 | $5,844,720 | $4,702,745 | $2,891,526 |
| With donor restrictions | $454,182 | $753,499 | $627,851 | $270,825 | $398,116 |
| Net assets | $9,283,851 | $7,769,508 | $6,472,571 | $4,973,570 | $3,289,642 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $5,760,952 | $5,480,185 | $5,685,810 | $4,930,567 | $4,114,343 |
| Program service revenue | $488,814 | $406,157 | $337,673 | $283,970 | $363,023 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $89,557 | $56,609 | $20,128 | $4,356 | ($3,313) |
| Other revenue | $338,808 | $365,645 | $950,094 | $287,683 | $260,718 |
| Total other revenue | $917,179 | $828,411 | $1,307,895 | $576,009 | $620,428 |
| Total revenue | $6,678,131 | $6,308,596 | $6,993,705 | $5,506,576 | $4,734,771 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Program services | $5,244,410 | $5,025,423 | $5,396,129 | $4,649,875 | $4,007,475 |
| Management and general | $221,377 | $225,929 | $159,604 | $132,857 | $133,890 |
| Fundraising | $328,591 | $298,306 | $316,864 | $251,937 | $183,988 |
| Total expenses | $5,794,378 | $5,549,658 | $5,872,597 | $5,034,669 | $4,325,353 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $883,753 | $758,938 | $1,121,108 | $471,907 | $409,418 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $883,753 | $758,938 | $1,121,108 | $471,907 | $409,418 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kyna S Grubb | Executive Dir. | $130,649 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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 7/22/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Rowan Helping Ministries is a continuation of Rowan Cooperative Christian Ministry, a ministry begun in 1967 by several of Salisbury's downtown churches. Rowan Helping Ministries was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization on Sept. 18, 1986. At that time, the Shelter rotated among several of the downtown churches and only operated during the winter months. The Soup Kitchen was provided by First Presbyterian Church, and The Crisis Assistance Network worked out of John Calvin Presbyterian Church. The Clothing Center was at the former Price High School building. Dial Help, incorporated in 1970, was in the basement of Tri-County Mental Health.