Mission Waco 
The information on this page was last updated 7/6/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
We offer many programs and services to meet our community's immediate needs, providing everything from opportunities to break free from addictions, transitional housing for those in need, child care and community events such as the Christmas Toy Store. We also foster economic development, launching and supporting many different businesses in Waco including a Wacoan favorite, World Cup Cafe. We are only able to operate thanks to generous people who give of their time, skills and financial resources.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Mission Waco
1315 N. 15th St
Waco, TX 76707
Website: missionwaco.org
Phone: (254) 753-4900
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 742605621
CEO/President: John Calaway
Chairman: Steve Fell
Board size: 12
Founder: Jimmy & Janet Dorrell
Ruling year: 1991
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We strive to see poverty eliminated in Waco and around the world.
Mission statement
Empower the poor and marginalized through Christian-based, holistic, relationship-centered programs.
Equip and mobilize the middle-class to become more compassionately involved among the poor.
Engage the systemic issues of social injustice which oppress the poor and marginalized.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 547 of 1412 | 59 of 156 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 301 of 1412 | 22 of 156 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 691 of 1412 | 67 of 156 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 876 of 1413 | 104 of 156 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $46,468 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 8% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 6% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 91% | 85% | 83% | 80% | 77% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 8% | 5% | 3% | 4% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 9% | 15% | 17% | 20% | 23% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 84% | 87% | 88% | 87% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 39% | 69% | 94% | 105% | 98% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 33% | 60% | 83% | 91% | 84% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 61% | 31% | 6% | -5% | 2% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 43% | 23% | 4% | -2% | 1% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 9% | 8% | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.27 | 0.48 | 0.60 | 0.49 | 0.49 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.08 | 1.69 | 2.61 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.48 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.03 | 0.46 | 1.24 | 1.36 | 1.21 | 1.23 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 45.70 | 18.70 | 55.10 | 33.32 | 11.22 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.22 | 25.43 | 9.15 | 8.64 | 9.60 | 8.91 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 2% | 4% | 2% | 8% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 357% | 202% | 164% | 189% | 192% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $7,365,110 | $1,871,555 | $950,686 | $1,093,735 | $1,177,646 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $185,983 | $199,221 | $646,356 | $213,846 | $171,624 |
| Short-term investments | $2,301,505 | $1,581,316 | $1,480,395 | $1,338,574 | $1,255,266 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $9,852,598 | $3,652,092 | $3,077,437 | $2,646,155 | $2,604,536 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $6,753,826 | $5,860,924 | $3,951,760 | $3,950,788 | $3,850,214 |
| Other long-term assets | $7,432 | $6,714 | $5,923 | $6,046 | $5,454 |
| Total long-term assets | $6,761,258 | $5,867,638 | $3,957,683 | $3,956,834 | $3,855,668 |
| Total assets | $16,613,856 | $9,519,730 | $7,035,120 | $6,602,989 | $6,460,204 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $163,881 | $127,409 | $55,850 | $79,425 | $232,069 |
| Other current liabilities | $51,690 | $67,863 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $215,571 | $195,272 | $55,850 | $79,425 | $232,069 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $145,445 | $191,384 | $116,134 | $447,594 | $96,882 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $145,445 | $191,384 | $116,134 | $447,594 | $96,882 |
| Total liabilities | $361,016 | $386,656 | $171,984 | $527,019 | $328,951 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $8,878,743 | $6,879,813 | $5,784,295 | $5,100,256 | $5,043,465 |
| With donor restrictions | $7,374,097 | $2,253,261 | $1,078,841 | $975,714 | $1,087,788 |
| Net assets | $16,252,840 | $9,133,074 | $6,863,136 | $6,075,970 | $6,131,253 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $10,496,064 | $5,633,037 | $3,698,006 | $2,470,837 | $2,515,141 |
| Program service revenue | $429,915 | $435,259 | $375,061 | $221,478 | $332,874 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $320,532 | $76,604 | $30,562 | $90,214 | $90,093 |
| Other revenue | $346,208 | $467,612 | $351,693 | $288,122 | $322,519 |
| Total other revenue | $1,096,655 | $979,475 | $757,316 | $599,814 | $745,486 |
| Total revenue | $11,592,719 | $6,612,512 | $4,455,322 | $3,070,651 | $3,260,627 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $3,809,384 | $3,948,527 | $3,686,187 | $2,794,440 | $2,747,796 |
| Management and general | $392,745 | $371,526 | $368,975 | $281,698 | $255,249 |
| Fundraising | $345,205 | $211,753 | $139,943 | $133,875 | $193,907 |
| Total expenses | $4,547,334 | $4,531,806 | $4,195,105 | $3,210,013 | $3,196,952 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $7,045,385 | $2,080,706 | $260,217 | ($139,362) | $63,675 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $7,045,385 | $2,080,706 | $260,217 | ($139,362) | $63,675 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| John Calaway | President/Ex Director | $99,203 |
| Taylor Bradley | Finance Director | $74,616 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
In 1978, our founders, Jimmy and Janet Dorrell bought a deteriorating house in the middle of a blighted neighborhood in North Waco, leading to the creation of Mission Waco as we exist today.
https://missionwaco.org/about-us/history/