New Orleans Mission 
The information on this page was last updated 7/24/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
The New Orleans Mission is a Christian Humanitarian Organization. We are dedicated to the rescue, recovery, re-engagement, and reunite people facing homelessness, addiction, human trafficking, abuse, or mental illness. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we walk alongside those in need as a demonstration of God's unconditional love for everyone. The New Orleans Mission serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
Contact information
Mailing address:
New Orleans Mission
1134 Baronne Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
Website: neworleansmission.org
Phone: 504-523-2116
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 721151696
CEO/President: David Bottner
Chairman: Richard K. Leefe
Board size: 15
Founder:
Ruling year: 1990
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
New Orleans Mission and our partners are devoted to being God's hands and feet in our region. In addition to providing physical relief to those in immediate need of food, clothing and shelter, we put a special emphasis on equipping those who want to experience real change with the biblical principles and knowledge needed to create sustainable solutions to permanently end addiction, abuse and homelessness. We're committed to listening to the needs of every individual we serve and addressing the core issues that cause their circumstances, rather than treating symptoms with a temporary fix.
Mission statement
Our strategy is to RESCUE people from unimaginable circumstances, strengthen the RECOVERY efforts of those that seek our support, and foster the successful RE-ENGAGEMENT back into society as healthy, disciplined, skilled people ready to lead a sustainable, productive, purpose-driven life.
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 | | 165 of 1435 | 24 of 162 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 743 of 1435 | 77 of 162 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 126 of 1435 | 15 of 162 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 210 of 1436 | 24 of 162 |
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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 | 10% | 11% | 12% | 16% | 12% | 7% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 24% | 36% | 29% | 32% | 32% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 76% | 64% | 71% | 68% | 68% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 92% | 88% | 84% | 74% | 83% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 96% | 104% | 93% | 73% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 89% | 91% | 78% | 54% | 81% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 4% | -4% | 7% | 27% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 8% | -7% | 13% | 58% | 5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 5% | 8% | 12% | 21% | 15% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 1.96 | 1.86 | 1.54 | 1.42 | 2.50 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.05 | 1.65 | 1.74 | 1.67 | 1.62 | 2.15 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 3.24 | 3.24 | 2.58 | 2.30 | 5.39 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 36.91 | 10.25 | 9.78 | 10.14 | 73.76 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.01 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.14 | 3.60 | 3.34 | 4.18 | 4.71 | 2.20 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 9% | 10% | 9% | 10% | 24% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 8% | 4% | 2% | 4% | 7% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 46% | 49% | 59% | 63% | 30% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $2,881,633 | $2,279,420 | $2,990,779 | $2,878,799 | $1,044,179 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $686,006 | $1,118,811 | $816,234 | $805,115 | $398,704 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,567,639 | $3,398,231 | $3,807,013 | $3,683,914 | $1,442,883 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,325,052 | $2,523,230 | $2,549,538 | $2,273,145 | $1,656,147 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $6,084 | $6,084 | $6,084 | $6,084 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,325,052 | $2,529,314 | $2,555,622 | $2,279,229 | $1,662,231 |
| Total assets | $5,892,691 | $5,927,545 | $6,362,635 | $5,963,143 | $3,105,114 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $96,652 | $331,690 | $389,200 | $363,233 | $19,563 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $96,652 | $331,690 | $389,200 | $363,233 | $19,563 |
| Debt | $445,782 | $237,870 | $154,272 | $252,583 | $220,129 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $501,940 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $445,782 | $237,870 | $154,272 | $252,583 | $722,069 |
| Total liabilities | $542,434 | $569,560 | $543,472 | $615,816 | $741,632 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,050,152 | $4,957,880 | $5,335,888 | $5,211,248 | $2,127,087 |
| With donor restrictions | $300,105 | $400,105 | $483,275 | $136,079 | $236,395 |
| Net assets | $5,350,257 | $5,357,985 | $5,819,163 | $5,347,327 | $2,363,482 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $2,923,137 | $3,778,077 | $3,077,719 | $3,688,937 | $2,488,888 |
| Program service revenue | $8,972,480 | $6,803,185 | $6,250,240 | $5,310,028 | $5,310,262 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $82,190 | $30,628 | $6,689 | $1,551 | $2,247 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $25,602 | $1,229,823 | $2,587,539 | $85,411 |
| Total other revenue | $9,054,670 | $6,859,415 | $7,486,752 | $7,899,118 | $5,397,920 |
| Total revenue | $11,977,807 | $10,637,492 | $10,564,471 | $11,588,055 | $7,886,808 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $10,680,934 | $9,718,179 | $8,202,876 | $6,232,045 | $6,416,747 |
| Management and general | $542,323 | $834,097 | $1,128,876 | $1,786,228 | $1,191,045 |
| Fundraising | $334,338 | $463,528 | $478,661 | $447,468 | $162,666 |
| Total expenses | $11,557,595 | $11,015,804 | $9,810,413 | $8,465,741 | $7,770,458 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $420,212 | ($378,312) | $754,058 | $3,122,314 | $116,350 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $420,212 | ($378,312) | $754,058 | $3,122,314 | $116,350 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| David Bottner | CEO | $148,083 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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History
The New Orleans Mission first opened in 1989 to help provide shelter, food, and spiritual guidance to the homeless and broken in our city.
Program accomplishments
374 new disciples enrolled
18 hours per week of classes
180 people employed through vocational programs
Needs
We are able to provide for the physical, social and spiritual needs of the most vulnerable in our city through the support of those that share our compassion to make a difference. Volunteers are the heartbeat of the New Orleans Mission! We encourage individuals and groups to join us in sharing your gifts to impact lives.