Great Falls Rescue Mission 
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Summary
Great Falls Rescue Mission is a non-profit Christian organization committed to serving North Central Montana.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Great Falls Rescue Mission
408 2nd Avenue South
PO Box 129
Great Falls, MT 59403
Website: gfrm.org
Phone: 406-761-2653
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 816014374
CEO/President: Jim McCormick
Chairman: Gary Gratz
Board size: 9
Founder: Harold Ross
Ruling year: 1964
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
The Big Sky Country is a beautiful place.
But for an increasing number of our neighbors, rising unemployment, drugs, alcohol, gambling addictions and a lack of affordable housing can make living here a tremendous challenge. We assist our residents in setting long-term goals and helping them move towards a positive direction in their lives.
At Great Falls Rescue Mission, we meet needs lovingly, and provide spiritual guidance to help the homeless find a purpose and a place to belong. For those who are hungry, homeless, or in need, Great Falls Rescue Mission serves as a Beacon of Hope and renewal. We are committed to meet the spiritual, physical and mental needs of men, women and children.
Mission statement
Great Falls Rescue Mission is a non-profit Christian organization committed to serving North Central Montana. Our mission is transforming the hungry, hurting and homeless through Jesus Christ's love.
Statement of faith
We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God. It is our sole authority for faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21).
We believe that there is only one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19).
We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 10:30, 33), His virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:35), His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15; 7:26), His miracles (John 2:11), His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 2:9), His resurrection (John 11:25; 1 Corinthians 15:3), His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19), His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11).
We believe that mankind is lost and that regeneration through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for salvation (John 3:16-19; 5:24; 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 5:8-9; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:5).
We believe in the complete and eternal salvation of the true believer (Ephesians 2:8-10; Colossians 2:10).
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost - they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation (Daniel 12:1-2; John 5:28-29).
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:26-28; Philippians 2:1-2).
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (John 7:37-39; 14:14-17; Romans 8:9-14; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19-20).
We believe that God created mankind in His image (Genesis 1:26-28; 5:1-2; Ephesians 2:10).
We believe that God immutably created each person as either male or female (Genesis 5:1-2) and that these two distinct genders reflect the image and nature of God (Genesis 1:26, 27; Mark 10:6).
We believe that God ordained marriage to be the union of one man and one woman, and that intimate sexual activity is to occur only within this union (Genesis 2:18-25; Romans 1:21-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 18; 7:1-5; Hebrews 13:4).
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its designations, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage from conception through natural death (Psalm 139:14-16).
Final Authority for Matters of Belief and Conduct: This statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the authoritative Word of God, addresses all matters of faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:15-17).
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1063 of 1118 | 133 of 141 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 672 of 1119 | 85 of 141 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1110 of 1119 | 139 of 141 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1045 of 1118 | 134 of 141 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 12% | 13% | 15% | 18% | 14% | 14% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 10% | 13% | 15% | 17% | 14% | 14% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 98% | 99% | 97% | 98% | 98% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 11% | 14% | 16% | 17% | 14% | 14% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 2% | 1% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 78% | 47% | 73% | 72% | 76% | 77% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 92% | 93% | 101% | 102% | 103% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 73% | 43% | 68% | 73% | 77% | 79% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 8% | 7% | -1% | -2% | -3% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 5% | 4% | 3% | 0% | -1% | -1% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 39% | 11% | 11% | 10% | 10% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.41 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.85 | 11.12 | 17.15 | 29.69 | 42.57 | 43.90 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.74 | 4.39 | 6.06 | 10.11 | 16.52 | 17.97 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.95 | 4.06 | 3.72 | 2.26 | 0.81 | 1.10 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.44 | 1.23 | 0.91 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.06 | 2.06 | 1.45 | 0.66 | -0.17 | 0.06 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 4% | 3% | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 0% | 1% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 154% | 244% | 275% | 277% | 248% | 235% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $135,706 | $214,419 | $115,630 | $39,517 | $25,048 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $14,287 | $9,669 | $9,385 | $21,234 | $23,055 |
| Short-term investments | $640,384 | $273,242 | $156,863 | $133,775 | $142,074 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $790,377 | $497,330 | $281,878 | $194,526 | $190,177 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,328,763 | $1,360,265 | $1,414,235 | $1,412,512 | $1,335,466 |
| Other long-term assets | $6,673,038 | $6,673,038 | $6,673,038 | $6,673,038 | $6,823,038 |
| Total long-term assets | $8,001,801 | $8,033,303 | $8,087,273 | $8,085,550 | $8,158,504 |
| Total assets | $8,792,178 | $8,530,633 | $8,369,151 | $8,280,076 | $8,348,681 |
| Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $194,456 | $133,585 | $124,777 | $240,039 | $172,739 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $194,456 | $133,585 | $124,777 | $240,039 | $172,739 |
| Debt | $10,000 | $10,000 | $277,400 | $0 | $50,000 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $130,025 | $115,802 | $67,396 | $78,861 | $78,047 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $140,025 | $125,802 | $344,796 | $78,861 | $128,047 |
| Total liabilities | $334,481 | $259,387 | $469,573 | $318,900 | $300,786 |
| Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $8,366,928 | $8,180,477 | $7,869,569 | $7,931,167 | $8,022,895 |
| With donor restrictions | $90,769 | $90,769 | $30,009 | $30,009 | $25,000 |
| Net assets | $8,457,697 | $8,271,246 | $7,899,578 | $7,961,176 | $8,047,895 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $3,706,463 | $3,213,284 | $2,751,730 | $3,105,159 | $3,256,783 |
| Program service revenue | $2,762 | $850 | $6,140 | $10,754 | $16,593 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $59,461 | $6,920 | $4,220 | $3,427 | $3,542 |
| Other revenue | $14,908 | $28,422 | $66,888 | $38,743 | $32,707 |
| Total other revenue | $77,131 | $36,192 | $77,248 | $52,924 | $52,842 |
| Total revenue | $3,783,594 | $3,249,476 | $2,828,978 | $3,158,083 | $3,309,625 |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $1,639,144 | $2,194,972 | $2,063,475 | $2,428,162 | $2,619,506 |
| Management and general | $1,345,991 | $343,041 | $299,302 | $336,590 | $329,036 |
| Fundraising | $488,116 | $474,488 | $486,585 | $448,361 | $469,404 |
| Total expenses | $3,473,251 | $3,012,501 | $2,849,362 | $3,213,113 | $3,417,946 |
| Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $310,343 | $236,975 | ($20,384) | ($55,030) | ($108,321) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $310,343 | $236,975 | ($20,384) | ($55,030) | ($108,321) |
Compensation
Compensation data for this ministry has not been collected.
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 5/3/2023. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
In 1963, a former lumberjack-muleskinner was called by God to start a Rescue Mission in Great Falls, Montana. His name was Harold Ross. With a few hundred dollars and a vision to partner with local churches, Ross set out to share Jesus with homeless men.
A building was rented in the "skid row" area of town and Great Falls Rescue Mission began ministering to those who society viewed as lost. In October of 1973, Ross' dream to purchase a building was fulfilled and the Martin Hotel building at 326 2nd Ave S. became the new home of Great Falls Rescue Mission.
For the following ten years, Great Falls Rescue Mission continued to serve the needy and less fortunate. Due to Harold Ross' declining health, Joe and Judy Thompson were voted as the new Superintendents of the Rescue Mission in April 1983.
In 1985, a youth ministry called "The Downtown Kids Club" was established by Frank King. King continued to minister until his retirement in 2003. Yet, the work with at-risk youth continued, and has been led by various Youth Directors and staff since its beginnings. Between 1985 and 1997, the Lord continued to bless Great Falls Rescue Mission with additions such as medical clinics, a kid's camp program, a commercial washer, and computer technology. In 1986, Great Falls Rescue Mission underwent renovations to expand the ministry to include homeless women.
Due to increasing drug and alcohol use, 1999 saw the need for a Christ-centered Recovery Program for men. Great Falls Rescue Mission took steps to develop a long term recovery program that still exists today called the Christian Discipleship Program (CDP).
The Salvation Army Hospitality House was purchased as the future home of a Women and Family Shelter in March 2002. The building, which was located directly across the street from the old Martin Hotel, underwent a remodel that was completed in 2005. During this time period a Christ-centered recovery program for women was added, called the Humbled Hearts Christian Discipleship Program (HHCDP).
Today, Great Falls Rescue Mission has purchased and renovated a Thrift Store that directly profits Great Falls Rescue Mission programs. The Cameron Family Center is the newest addition to Great Falls Rescue Mission and opened its doors in January of 2017. Between each shelter, Great Falls Rescue Mission has 300 beds, and continues to serve over 350 meals a day to residents and the public.
In the 57 years since Harold Ross was called to start a Rescue Mission, Great Falls Rescue Mission still reaches out to care for homeless men, women and children. Many changes have occurred over the last 50 years. What has not changed is our commitment to meet the needs of the whole person: spiritually, mentally and physically.