Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi 
The information on this page was last updated 7/14/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
At MCH, we provide a holistic approach to providing care to foster kids. Our campus offers five therapeutic group homes, a chapel, a licensed clinic, a recreation center, and so much more.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi
805 North Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
Website: www.mchms.org
Phone: 601-853-5000
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 640303087
CEO/President: Gretchen Cook
Chairman: Marcella McKay
Board size: 20
Founder:
Ruling year: 2021
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi seeks to bring healing to Mississippi's children and youth who have been victims of neglect, abuse, or human trafficking. By the end of their time with us, we hope each child experiences restored relationships, love within an adoptive family, or flourishes in life independently.
Mission statement
Through Jesus Christ, Methodist Children's Homes brings hope and healing to hurting children in Mississippi.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Adoption/Foster Care
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 903 of 1435 | 33 of 58 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 735 of 1435 | 25 of 58 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1382 of 1435 | 55 of 58 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 357 of 1436 | 15 of 58 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $471,549 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 9% | 8% | 5% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 67% | 25% | 35% | 53% | 30% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 33% | 75% | 65% | 47% | 70% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 57% | 65% | 68% | 57% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 99% | 107% | 79% | 112% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 56% | 70% | 54% | 64% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 1% | -7% | 21% | -12% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 1% | -7% | 21% | -9% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 41% | 32% | 29% | 42% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.73 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 0.78 | 0.74 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.74 | 1.82 | 1.37 | 1.39 | 1.56 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.54 | 2.27 | 1.37 | 1.09 | 1.16 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.62 | 13.03 | 7.00 | 120.39 | 37.81 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.91 | 4.88 | 7.49 | 10.91 | 10.07 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 4% | 10% | 1% | 12% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 111% | 77% | 90% | 127% | 119% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | ||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Cash | $821,015 | $1,775,144 | $1,805,218 | $2,504,770 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $2,715,916 | $2,935,364 | $2,178,269 | $387,891 |
| Short-term investments | $50,070 | $297,536 | $1,011,597 | $1,089,700 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,587,001 | $5,008,044 | $4,995,084 | $3,982,361 |
| Long-term investments | $411,744 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,439,631 | $1,802,654 | $1,964,367 | $2,231,932 |
| Other long-term assets | $74,850 | $71,885 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,926,225 | $1,874,539 | $1,964,367 | $2,231,932 |
| Total assets | $6,513,226 | $6,882,583 | $6,959,451 | $6,214,293 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $165,911 | $155,104 | $41,490 | $105,313 |
| Other current liabilities | $109,423 | $560,010 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $275,334 | $715,114 | $41,490 | $105,313 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $612,200 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $6,695 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $6,695 | $0 | $0 | $612,200 |
| Total liabilities | $282,029 | $715,114 | $41,490 | $717,513 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,315,679 | $5,073,430 | $5,851,343 | $4,419,748 |
| With donor restrictions | $915,518 | $1,094,039 | $1,066,618 | $1,077,032 |
| Net assets | $6,231,197 | $6,167,469 | $6,917,961 | $5,496,780 |
| Revenues and expenses | ||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $2,036,967 | $2,243,435 | $3,648,019 | $1,238,931 |
| Program service revenue | $5,814,077 | $3,812,167 | $3,028,684 | $2,705,154 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $254,182 | $286,801 | $39,083 | $100,714 |
| Other revenue | $94,076 | $104,977 | $180,920 | $90,465 |
| Total other revenue | $6,162,335 | $4,203,945 | $3,248,687 | $2,896,333 |
| Total revenue | $8,199,302 | $6,447,380 | $6,896,706 | $4,135,264 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Program services | $4,620,055 | $4,482,663 | $3,696,722 | $2,638,535 |
| Management and general | $3,335,099 | $2,207,645 | $1,563,196 | $1,924,851 |
| Fundraising | $180,420 | $187,597 | $188,102 | $55,360 |
| Total expenses | $8,135,574 | $6,877,905 | $5,448,020 | $4,618,746 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $63,728 | ($430,525) | $1,448,686 | ($483,482) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $63,728 | ($430,525) | $1,448,686 | ($483,482) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Gretchen Cook | Chief Execut | $134,271 |
| Scott Smith | Chief Financ | $99,108 |
| Latoya Clark-Horne | Chief Operat | $87,462 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi (MCH) has been providing care for children and families in Mississippi since 1896. Originally an orphanage, MCH has cared for more than 12,000 children in over a century. We have grown from our original location in Water Valley to provide state-wide services to children in foster care through our campus in Jackson, MS. The legacy of Methodist Children's Homes has always been that of Christ-centered, generous love - something that will never change.