CITA, Inc. 
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Summary
CITA Rescue Mission was started as a means to help the needy. We are a motivation and a great help to those in a time of need. We take this wonderful opportunity to do what our Lord has commanded us to do and tell others about Him.
Contact information
Mailing address:
CITA, Inc.
2330 Johnny Ellison Drive
Melbourne, FL 32901-5553
Website: citarescuemission.org
Phone: 321-725-5160
Email: help@citamission.org
Organization details
EIN: 591273570
CEO/President: Buddy Morrow
Chairman:
Board size: 5
Founder: Johnny and Helen Ellison
Ruling year: 1971
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our faith based program is designed to help anyone experiencing homelessness connect with solutions that best fit their unique situation. From emergency services like meals and shelter, to more long-term solutions like rehabilitation, job training and transitional housing opportunities, there are no problems too big for our loving God, and through HIM, we are here to help guide those we serve to a victorious and productive life. We focus on teaching men how to live a victorious life according to the Word of God, while achieving educational, vocational, occupational, and personal goals in order to become self-reliant and independent.
Mission statement
CITA's mission is to inspire true life transformation for the homeless and hurting in our community by sharing the Gospel and compassion of Jesus Christ, while providing shelter and intervention through faith-based, life changing support.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 917 of 1022 | 144 of 160 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 516 of 1024 | 83 of 160 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1004 of 1024 | 156 of 160 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 804 of 1022 | 137 of 160 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 11% | 22% | 12% | 2% | 5% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 3% | 5% | 2% | 0% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 32% | 22% | 15% | 19% | 15% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 4% | 5% | 2% | 0% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 68% | 78% | 85% | 81% | 85% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 79% | 55% | 57% | 56% | 58% | 59% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 89% | 88% | 94% | 95% | 99% | 92% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 70% | 48% | 54% | 53% | 58% | 54% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 11% | 12% | 6% | 5% | 1% | 8% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 8% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 41% | 37% | 42% | 41% | 40% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.27 | 4.35 | 5.22 | 6.03 | 6.25 | 5.96 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.85 | 1.35 | 1.45 | 1.60 | 1.71 | 1.62 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.95 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.53 | 8.86 | 8.25 | 7.51 | 7.02 | 7.41 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 1% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 5% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 150% | 308% | 343% | 360% | 347% | 349% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Cash | $624,730 | $501,423 | $426,407 | $375,819 | $391,474 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $4,281 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $629,011 | $501,423 | $426,407 | $375,819 | $391,474 |
| Long-term investments | $105 | $105 | $105 | $105 | $105 |
| Fixed assets | $2,009,028 | $1,985,843 | $1,982,343 | $1,791,191 | $1,756,667 |
| Other long-term assets | $95,168 | $129,940 | $160,686 | $180,606 | $185,328 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,104,301 | $2,115,888 | $2,143,134 | $1,971,902 | $1,942,100 |
| Total assets | $2,733,312 | $2,617,311 | $2,569,541 | $2,347,721 | $2,333,574 |
| Liabilities | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debt | $101,018 | $105,468 | $108,992 | $113,728 | $117,560 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $12,444 | $8,815 | $7,502 | $4,195 | $4,493 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $113,462 | $114,283 | $116,494 | $117,923 | $122,053 |
| Total liabilities | $113,462 | $114,283 | $116,494 | $117,923 | $122,053 |
| Net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Without donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $2,619,850 | $2,503,028 | $2,453,047 | $2,229,798 | $2,211,521 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Total contributions | $308,310 | $173,835 | $110,560 | $121,551 | $102,378 |
| Program service revenue | $640,624 | $583,570 | $584,751 | $518,088 | $544,828 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,471 | $9,556 | $10,207 | $11,781 | $16,932 |
| Other revenue | $11,944 | $11,944 | $11,944 | $0 | $23,888 |
| Total other revenue | $660,039 | $605,070 | $606,902 | $529,869 | $585,648 |
| Total revenue | $968,349 | $778,905 | $717,462 | $651,420 | $688,026 |
| Expenses | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Program services | $467,220 | $418,875 | $380,144 | $374,856 | $372,283 |
| Management and general | $350,533 | $272,735 | $288,132 | $265,498 | $256,489 |
| Fundraising | $33,774 | $37,645 | $13,309 | $2,083 | $5,368 |
| Total expenses | $851,527 | $729,255 | $681,585 | $642,437 | $634,140 |
| Change in net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $116,822 | $49,650 | $35,877 | $8,983 | $53,886 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $116,822 | $49,650 | $35,877 | $8,983 | $53,886 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Dr Bryan B Morrow Jr | Executive Dir. | $87,081 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2019
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 5/5/2022. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
CITA Rescue Mission was founded by Johnny and Helen Ellison. Johnny's heart for the homeless was so large that his life was given to serving those who are mostly neglected or at the worst time in their lives. Johnny would invite these men in and provide a place to stay while aiding them on the road to recovery. Most importantly of all he would tell them of the good news of Jesus Christ.
The Ellison's hard work paved the way for CITA Rescue Mission to be born in 1969 in a two-story house on the beautiful Indian River. Through Johnny's and Ms. Helen's witness, countless men have found the Lord and experienced life transformation.
Johnny served as Executive Director until he went to be with the Lord in 1997. Johnny's son Daniel served as Executive Director from 1997 -2013. Buddy Morrow joined CITA as Executive Director in 2014. Ms. Helen stayed close to the mission until she passed into the arms of Jesus in 2019.
Today CITA Rescue Mission is located on Johnny Ellison Drive just off US Highway 1 in Melbourne. The two-story dormitory on the mission grounds can house up to 52 men. CITA's core philosophy remains the same today as it was in the beginning... Christ is the answer.
Program accomplishments
2020 Impact
Meals Served: 52,560
Nights of Shelter: 17,520
Loads of Laundry: 5,564
Number of Men Sheltered (at least two nights): 264
Hours of Spiritual Counseling / Small Groups / Chapel Services: 10,280
Hours of Career Counseling and Budgeting: 3,640
Needs
CITA Rescue Mission receives no state or federal funding. Your continued support and prayers are critical to our success.