Durham Rescue Mission 
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Summary
The Durham Rescue Mission is Durham, NC's oldest and largest long-term homeless shelter, providing food, clothing, permanent supportive housing, vocational training, Biblical counseling, job placement, education, accountability and much more to broken men, women and children in Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh. Our doors are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Because we are a nonprofit organization, we rely completely on the gifts and volunteer efforts of individuals, churches, businesses, civic groups, foundations and other organizations to provide for our homeless programs and services in the Triangle area. We do not apply for or receive any local, state or federal government funding.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Durham Rescue Mission
PO Box 11368
Durham, NC 27703
Website: durhamrescuemission.org
Phone: 919-688-9641
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 581482590
CEO/President: Rev. Rob Tart
Chairman: Rev. Chuck Perkins
Board size: 9
Founder: Dr. Ernie C. Mills Sr. & Gail Mills
Ruling year: 1982
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2004
Purpose
The Durham Rescue Mission is Durham, NC's oldest and largest long-term homeless shelter, providing food, clothing, permanent supportive housing, vocational training, Biblical counseling, job placement, education, accountability and much more to broken men, women and children in Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh. Our doors are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Mission statement
Our Mission is to meet through the power of Jesus Christ the needs of the whole person: spiritual, educational, emotional, physical, social, and vocational, so that those who are hurting may become fully functioning members of society.
Statement of faith
1. We hold the Bible to be God's Holy Word in its entirety and inspired in every part by the Holy Spirit. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)
2. 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; 5:12; 6:23)
Those who are not saved from sin are eternally separated from God. (John 3:18)
3. 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 arose again from the dead, afterward He ascended into heaven, from whence He will come again. (John 5:39; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 15:4; Acts 2:9-11)
4. 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; 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 14:17)
5. We hold that Jesus Christ is coming again for His church, to establish His kingdom on earth, to judge the wicked and the lost, cast death and hell into the Lake of Fire, and dwell with the saints forever and ever. (John 14:3; Titus 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 17; Revelation 20:6; 20:14; 20:15; 22:1-5)
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 787 of 1117 | 94 of 138 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 747 of 1118 | 96 of 138 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 894 of 1118 | 112 of 138 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 415 of 1117 | 47 of 138 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 12% | 15% | 7% | 6% | 7% | 7% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 10% | 14% | 7% | 6% | 4% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 92% | 91% | 101% | 99% | 65% | 65% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 11% | 15% | 8% | 7% | 5% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 8% | 9% | -1% | 1% | 35% | 35% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 72% | 78% | 79% | 87% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 91% | 93% | 81% | 95% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 66% | 72% | 64% | 83% | 85% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 9% | 7% | 19% | 5% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 5% | 6% | 5% | 17% | 5% | 1% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 13% | 14% | 14% | 8% | 9% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.83 | 0.76 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.95 | 2.69 | 2.67 | 1.95 | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.75 | 1.74 | 1.83 | 1.34 | 2.16 | 2.20 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.50 | 16.55 | 10.20 | 13.49 | 7.63 | 12.35 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.33 | 6.49 | 5.91 | 8.30 | 4.83 | 5.01 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 3% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 3% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 154% | 150% | 139% | 140% | 115% | 127% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $5,904,422 | $5,687,445 | $7,235,969 | $2,398,609 | $2,645,501 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,431,065 | $1,302,169 | $1,901,283 | $2,248,161 | $1,564,917 |
| Short-term investments | $1,806,974 | $1,685,873 | $2,246,108 | $2,460,203 | $1,766,084 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $9,142,461 | $8,675,487 | $11,383,360 | $7,106,973 | $5,976,502 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $15,176,189 | $14,227,298 | $10,725,866 | $11,464,512 | $11,237,703 |
| Other long-term assets | $242,283 | $291,276 | $89,700 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Total long-term assets | $15,418,472 | $14,518,574 | $10,815,566 | $11,489,512 | $11,262,703 |
| Total assets | $24,560,933 | $23,194,061 | $22,198,926 | $18,596,485 | $17,239,205 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $552,376 | $850,534 | $843,831 | $931,262 | $483,819 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $552,376 | $850,534 | $843,831 | $931,262 | $483,819 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $184,334 | $232,834 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $184,334 | $232,834 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $736,710 | $1,083,368 | $843,831 | $931,262 | $483,819 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $21,099,745 | $20,045,103 | $16,941,982 | $16,779,975 | $15,710,393 |
| With donor restrictions | $2,724,478 | $2,065,590 | $4,413,113 | $885,248 | $1,044,993 |
| Net assets | $23,824,223 | $22,110,693 | $21,355,095 | $17,665,223 | $16,755,386 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $15,742,912 | $17,227,097 | $18,634,078 | $10,553,657 | $8,556,805 |
| Program service revenue | $616,849 | $488,194 | $470,245 | $576,143 | $523,918 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $155,928 | $318,141 | $199,543 | $89,719 | $70,339 |
| Other revenue | $873,453 | ($952,622) | ($497,971) | $4,931,009 | $4,091,880 |
| Total other revenue | $1,646,230 | ($146,287) | $171,817 | $5,596,871 | $4,686,137 |
| Total revenue | $17,389,142 | $17,080,810 | $18,805,895 | $16,150,528 | $13,242,942 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $11,394,469 | $12,326,909 | $11,983,121 | $13,394,440 | $11,310,734 |
| Management and general | $2,134,345 | $2,300,111 | $2,189,312 | $1,228,073 | $1,204,844 |
| Fundraising | $2,358,176 | $1,251,340 | $1,066,942 | $723,359 | $628,447 |
| Total expenses | $15,886,990 | $15,878,360 | $15,239,375 | $15,345,872 | $13,144,025 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,502,152 | $1,202,450 | $3,566,520 | $804,656 | $98,917 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,502,152 | $1,202,450 | $3,566,520 | $804,656 | $98,917 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Rev Robert Tart | President/Ce | $317,096 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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History
The Durham Rescue Mission was founded in November 1974 by Dr. and Mrs. Ernie Mills with one goal in mind: to mend shattered lives by restoring families and giving hope in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill for the glory of God. We've remained dedicated to this mission for the past 44 years.
Our rescue mission began in a small, two-story house on the corner of North Holman and East Main Street in Durham, NC, with just enough space to provide shelter for up to a dozen men. After only a short amount of time, we were running out of space to meet the needs of everyone coming through our doors.
In 1978, the Lord blessed us with a larger church building for a men's shelter just a block away from our original location on East Main Street. This new space provided room for up to 35 men.
In 1993, the Lord led us in opening a three-story home for up to five mothers with small children. With an ever-growing waiting list for this women and children's shelter, we soon opened a new shelter for five families in 1997 and a shelter for single women in 1998.
Our women, children, and family division, the Good Samaritan Inn, opened in 2005. The entire project was funded by the gracious support of friends of the Durham Rescue Mission. We are currently able to house more than 100 women, children and families in this facility.
In 2013, we opened our new facility, the Center for Hope, at our men's division. The Center for Hope offers a spacious dining room that seats 250 individuals, a commercial kitchen, classroom space for our Victory Program, a GED classroom, and a computer lab, as well as 3 dormitories. We are thankful for the many friends who gave sacrificially to help this dream become a reality. Over the last few decades, our ministry has grown tremendously. Today, our Durham homeless shelter and urban rescue mission has room to house and provide food, vocational training, counseling and much more to 400 men, women and children in the Triangle area.
We are so thankful for all the ways the Lord has blessed us thus far, and we continue to look to His provision in the years to come. The first Durham Rescue Mission thrift store opened in 2006 at the corner of Cornwallis Road and Highway 55 in Durham, NC. The Raleigh and Chapel Hill thrift store locations opened in 2009 and 2012 respectively, with locations on Glenwood Avenue and Chapel Hill Boulevard.
Each of our thrift stores provides a wide selection of used clothes and other goods for sale, and serves as a drop-off for individuals or businesses in the Triangle interested in donating gently-used household items, vehicles and more to our mission.