Jesus Center 
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Summary
Helping our unhoused neighbors find hope and pathways to full life.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Jesus Center
2255 Fair Street
Chico, CA 95928
Website: jesuscenter.org
Phone: (530) 345-2449
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 680290819
CEO/President: Amber Abney-Bass
Chairman: Jovanni Tricerri
Board size: 6
Founder:
Ruling year: 1993
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Envisioning a community where every individual experiences the security of a home, the dignity of work, and the blessings of belonging.
Mission statement
Guided by God's love, we strive to transform lives through comprehensive support services, fostering lasting independence and holistic wellness in a compassionate and collaborative environment.
Statement of faith
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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 | | 941 of 1590 | 94 of 176 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 726 of 1591 | 79 of 177 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 411 of 1591 | 37 of 177 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1515 of 1590 | 170 of 176 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $117,941 in government grants in 2025.
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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 | 9% | 7% | 11% | 4% | 5% | 1% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 4% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 23% | 28% | 51% | 76% | 96% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 8% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 77% | 72% | 49% | 24% | 4% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 88% | 77% | 70% | 78% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 93% | 96% | 73% | 49% | 28% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 81% | 74% | 51% | 39% | 23% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 7% | 4% | 27% | 51% | 72% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 4% | 2% | 12% | 25% | 62% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 11% | 20% | 27% | 13% | 14% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.89 | 10.09 | 11.12 | 8.48 | 8.47 | 5.19 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 2.03 | 1.86 | 1.92 | 1.19 | 0.98 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.33 | 10.08 | 10.21 | 7.96 | 12.94 | 0.88 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.08 | 1.14 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.09 | 5.33 | 5.81 | 5.46 | 9.29 | -1.76 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 64% | 64% | 34% | 42% | 22% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 19% | 19% | 32% | 41% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 179% | 214% | 293% | 412% | 415% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $2,127,681 | $1,937,329 | $1,455,493 | $1,761,761 | $1,321,566 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $439,562 | $400,543 | $378,043 | $101,268 | $149,126 |
| Short-term investments | $104,852 | $100,759 | $52,448 | $31,419 | $410,432 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,672,095 | $2,438,631 | $1,885,984 | $1,894,448 | $1,881,124 |
| Long-term investments | $32,263 | $29,529 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $801,414 | $824,468 | $811,035 | $819,023 | $7,850,511 |
| Other long-term assets | $23,461,343 | $23,831,888 | $13,297,300 | $13,325,064 | $27,047 |
| Total long-term assets | $24,295,020 | $24,685,885 | $14,108,335 | $14,144,087 | $7,877,558 |
| Total assets | $26,967,115 | $27,124,516 | $15,994,319 | $16,038,535 | $9,758,682 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $265,065 | $238,737 | $237,024 | $146,427 | $2,149,556 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $265,065 | $238,737 | $237,024 | $146,427 | $2,149,556 |
| Debt | $5,023,611 | $5,101,214 | $5,102,786 | $6,589,357 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $11,970,673 | $12,048,391 | $41,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $16,994,284 | $17,149,605 | $5,144,619 | $6,589,357 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $17,259,349 | $17,388,342 | $5,381,643 | $6,735,784 | $2,149,556 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $9,324,257 | $7,836,178 | $8,511,944 | $3,308,156 | $1,614,631 |
| With donor restrictions | $383,509 | $1,899,996 | $2,100,732 | $5,994,595 | $5,994,495 |
| Net assets | $9,707,766 | $9,736,174 | $10,612,676 | $9,302,751 | $7,609,126 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $1,338,917 | $1,331,631 | $2,524,685 | $3,471,616 | $6,287,196 |
| Program service revenue | $4,034,153 | $3,027,425 | $2,075,034 | $473,589 | $130,228 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $210,516 | $229,605 | $226,969 | $508,780 | $97,489 |
| Other revenue | $258,287 | $131,941 | $120,778 | $134,414 | $24,708 |
| Total other revenue | $4,502,956 | $3,388,971 | $2,422,781 | $1,116,783 | $252,425 |
| Total revenue | $5,841,873 | $4,720,602 | $4,947,466 | $4,588,399 | $6,539,621 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $4,752,213 | $3,505,613 | $2,536,181 | $1,766,859 | $1,504,498 |
| Management and general | $570,060 | $892,973 | $993,769 | $302,457 | $256,451 |
| Fundraising | $97,040 | $144,002 | $93,765 | $189,835 | $73,611 |
| Total expenses | $5,419,313 | $4,542,588 | $3,623,715 | $2,259,151 | $1,834,560 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $422,560 | $178,014 | $1,323,751 | $2,329,248 | $4,705,061 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $422,560 | $178,014 | $1,323,751 | $2,329,248 | $4,705,061 |
Compensation
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 10/13/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Founded in God's love in 1981...
The Jesus Center began over 40 years ago when a group of women called the Beatitudes began serving soup from crockpots in the back of a thrift store on Park Avenue in Chico. With community support a simple commercial kitchen was constructed. When the thrift store closed, a non-profit organization (which would eventually be known as the Jesus Center) formed to provide folks experiencing homelessness a free dinner.
After several years of hard work and expansion, the Jesus Center now provides more than just a meal to this community. Leading with a trauma-informed model and a strengths-based approach, all Jesus Center programs are designed to be sensitive to the experiences of who we serve. In response to those who are unhoused, our carefully constructed programs and services are versatile to best suit the needs of each individual in our program.