Butte Rescue Mission 
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Summary
The Butte Rescue Mission serves seven counties in Montana: Jefferson, Madison, Butte Sliver Bow, Beaverhead, Powell, Granite & Deer Lodge. The Butte Rescue Mission is a privately funded 501(c)(3) non-profit organization chartered in the state of Montana. This Mission relies almost entirely upon the private donations of those living in Southwest Montana to run it's programs.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Butte Rescue Mission
610 E Platinum St.
Butte, MT 59701
Website: butterescuemission.org
Phone: 406-782-0925
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 810410116
CEO/President: Syd and Brayton Erickson
Chairman: Patty Clements
Board size: 8
Founder: Dallas Doyle
Ruling year: 1984
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
To meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all homeless men, women and children. The Butte Rescue Mission is a safe place to heal in a loving and supportive environment for anyone experiencing homelessness.
Mission statement
Partnering with Southwest Montana to feed, clothe, shelter and restore hope to those in need through the life changing power of Jesus Christ.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 644 of 1022 | 87 of 155 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 131 of 1025 | 14 of 155 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 710 of 1025 | 99 of 155 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 921 of 1022 | 146 of 155 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 2% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 2% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 92% | 96% | 90% | 90% | 45% | 38% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 3% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 8% | 4% | 10% | 10% | 55% | 62% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 79% | 75% | 64% | 62% | 0% | 0% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 85% | 68% | 44% | 30% | 0% | 0% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 67% | 51% | 29% | 19% | 0% | 0% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 15% | 32% | 56% | 70% | 100% | 100% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 12% | 18% | 42% | 100% | 350% | 319% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 21% | 30% | 38% | 0% | 0% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.92 | 7.87 | 7.97 | 2.89 | -1.65 | 1.80 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.62 | 2.44 | 2.24 | 1.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.19 | 5.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -2.43 | -42.56 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.41 | -0.02 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.10 | 4.05 | 5.35 | 9.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 17% | 17% | 0% | 43% | 28% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 155% | 268% | 295% | 235% | 0% | 0% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $317,218 | $268,774 | $296,902 | ($183,121) | $64,476 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,648 | ($5,832) |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $317,218 | $268,774 | $296,902 | ($132,473) | $58,644 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,060 | $5,060 |
| Fixed assets | $2,177,787 | $1,866,452 | $176,591 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $7,448 | $385,233 | $345,684 | $41,892 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,177,787 | $1,873,900 | $561,824 | $350,744 | $46,952 |
| Total assets | $2,495,005 | $2,142,674 | $858,726 | $218,271 | $105,596 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $56,155 | $0 | $0 | ($2,046) | ($608) |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,456 | ($770) |
| Total current liabilities | $56,155 | $0 | $0 | $54,410 | ($1,378) |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $366,437 | $363,807 | $0 | $39,796 | $30,465 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $366,437 | $363,807 | $0 | $39,796 | $30,465 |
| Total liabilities | $422,592 | $363,807 | $0 | $94,206 | $29,087 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $178,323 | $178,323 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $2,072,413 | $1,778,867 | $858,726 | $124,065 | $76,509 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $1,090,215 | $1,220,340 | $1,098,034 | $194,056 | $93,506 |
| Program service revenue | $62,869 | $114,990 | $124,010 | $108,172 | $115,079 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,064 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | ($21,842) | $21,483 | $0 | $131,649 | $35,424 |
| Total other revenue | $49,091 | $136,473 | $124,010 | $239,821 | $150,503 |
| Total revenue | $1,139,306 | $1,356,813 | $1,222,044 | $433,877 | $244,009 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $583,471 | $387,382 | $227,739 | $0 | $0 |
| Management and general | $163,542 | $181,078 | $137,754 | $0 | $0 |
| Fundraising | $26,966 | $34,080 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $773,979 | $602,540 | $365,493 | $0 | $0 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $365,327 | $754,273 | $856,551 | $433,877 | $244,009 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $365,327 | $754,273 | $856,551 | $433,877 | $244,009 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Brayton Erickson | Executive Director | $35,568 |
| Sydne Erickson | Executive Director | $35,568 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
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History
1976: The Butte Rescue Mission is founded by Dallas Doyle and located on Copper St. 1977: The Mission moves to 1204 E. Second St.
1979: Articles of Incorporation were filed with the state. 2017: After 40 years the BRM closed its doors at the 1204 E. Second St. location.
2018: BRM purchases property for the new Center of Hope facility at 610 E. Platinum St.
2019: The Mission opens up a low barrier shelter.
Program accomplishments
607 people supported last year
17,225 nights of shelter
66 people acquired stable housing
69,303 meals served in 2021