Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County 
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Summary
Through Christ-Centered Support, We Provide Shelter, Care, and a Path to Lasting Transformation.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
P.O. Box 1957
Fort Worth, TX 76101
Website: ugm-tc.org
Phone: 817.339.2553
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 756054677
CEO/President: Charles M. Wolford II
Chairman: Caroline Samis
Board size: 18
Founder:
Ruling year: 1966
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
To see every life that comes to us restored and equipped to flourish through a Christ-centered community.
Mission statement
On a mission to provide Hope, Respect and New Beginnings to our unsheltered neighbors through discipleship and the transformational love of Christ.
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 | | 1079 of 1435 | 109 of 162 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 973 of 1435 | 104 of 162 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 790 of 1435 | 80 of 162 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1013 of 1436 | 124 of 162 |
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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 | 10% | 19% | 16% | 11% | 9% | 10% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 7% | 7% | 9% | 8% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 36% | 43% | 81% | 81% | 69% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 12% | 13% | 13% | 11% | 12% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 64% | 57% | 19% | 19% | 31% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 80% | 79% | 79% | 84% | 83% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 59% | 49% | 73% | 69% | 57% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 47% | 39% | 58% | 58% | 48% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 41% | 51% | 27% | 31% | 43% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 11% | 14% | 5% | 9% | 15% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 4% | 5% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.21 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.05 | 1.80 | 1.88 | 1.96 | 1.56 | 1.82 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.38 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 81.85 | 45.19 | 92.77 | 72.49 | 74.76 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.14 | 44.51 | 48.48 | 45.70 | 39.46 | 31.48 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 1% | 1% | 8% | 3% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 670% | 766% | 696% | 507% | 480% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $2,774,421 | $4,699,117 | $3,441,596 | $2,870,558 | $2,053,094 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $459,592 | $794,951 | $3,682,422 | $973,664 | $1,095,789 |
| Short-term investments | $46,694,352 | $37,479,768 | $30,966,563 | $26,024,864 | $19,750,277 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $49,928,365 | $42,973,836 | $38,090,581 | $29,869,086 | $22,899,160 |
| Long-term investments | $9,148,268 | $6,057,143 | $4,960,887 | $1,198,300 | $548,057 |
| Fixed assets | $14,803,602 | $15,503,878 | $15,628,242 | $8,220,362 | $7,389,883 |
| Other long-term assets | $15,859,926 | $16,119,364 | $16,081,196 | $7,360,659 | $10,837,644 |
| Total long-term assets | $39,811,796 | $37,680,385 | $36,670,325 | $16,779,321 | $18,775,584 |
| Total assets | $89,740,161 | $80,654,221 | $74,760,906 | $46,648,407 | $41,674,744 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $574,411 | $932,818 | $391,643 | $411,932 | $284,459 |
| Other current liabilities | $35,593 | $18,099 | $18,955 | $97 | $21,834 |
| Total current liabilities | $610,004 | $950,917 | $410,598 | $412,029 | $306,293 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $5,472,493 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $783,897 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $5,472,493 | $783,897 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $610,004 | $950,917 | $5,883,091 | $1,195,926 | $306,293 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $88,677,957 | $77,698,732 | $62,990,987 | $44,820,057 | $39,961,361 |
| With donor restrictions | $452,200 | $2,004,572 | $5,886,828 | $632,424 | $1,407,090 |
| Net assets | $89,130,157 | $79,703,304 | $68,877,815 | $45,452,481 | $41,368,451 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $8,288,943 | $9,054,548 | $11,054,731 | $10,642,741 | $10,298,877 |
| Program service revenue | $68,871 | $79,794 | $77,365 | $111,488 | $198,310 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,310,405 | $4,535,129 | ($4,335,709) | $4,228,196 | $2,441,500 |
| Other revenue | $9,043,039 | $7,557,957 | $6,801,994 | ($1,915,446) | $2,051,054 |
| Total other revenue | $14,422,315 | $12,172,880 | $2,543,650 | $2,424,238 | $4,690,864 |
| Total revenue | $22,711,258 | $21,227,428 | $13,598,381 | $13,066,979 | $14,989,741 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $10,677,424 | $8,192,499 | $7,836,403 | $7,568,100 | $7,189,437 |
| Management and general | $1,020,812 | $805,321 | $818,267 | $380,775 | $414,696 |
| Fundraising | $1,597,968 | $1,404,119 | $1,240,401 | $1,008,730 | $1,008,890 |
| Total expenses | $13,296,204 | $10,401,939 | $9,895,071 | $8,957,605 | $8,613,023 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $9,415,054 | $10,825,489 | $3,703,310 | $4,109,374 | $6,376,718 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $9,415,054 | $10,825,489 | $3,703,310 | $4,109,374 | $6,376,718 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Don Shisler | CEO Emeritus | $247,849 |
| Charles Wolford | President/CEO | $218,929 |
| Bryan Hiett | CFO | $185,511 |
| Cynthia Williams | Chief Programs Officer | $154,308 |
| Jordan Wright | Chief Development Officer | $143,600 |
| James Stevens | Chief Operations Officer | $127,794 |
| Sarah Mansfield | Chief People Officer | $110,095 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
Since our founding in 1888, Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County has been a beacon of hope and love for the most vulnerable in our community. What began as a simple outreach to those experiencing homelessness has grown into a transformative ministry, rooted in the belief that meeting our neighbors' needs with Christ's unwavering love leads to lasting change.