Church at the Park 
The information on this page was last updated 7/14/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Church at the Park (C@P) is a non-profit organization located in Salem, Oregon.
Since 2007, C@P has been creating a table of love and acceptance for those who need it most and empowering people to change their lives and exit poverty by providing vital low barrier shelter and employment services
Contact information
Mailing address:
Church at the Park
PO Box 109
Salem, OR 97308
Website: www.church-at-the-park.org
Phone: (503) 979-7105
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 853235718
CEO/President: Douglas Vincent
Chairman: Douglas Vincent
Board size: 8
Founder: Douglas Vincent
Ruling year: 2021
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
C@P seeks the mutual transformation of unsheltered people, our staff, and our volunteers through relationships, agency partnerships, and tangible resources.
Mission statement
To create a table of love and acceptance for those who need it most.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 7/17/2026 | Family Life Ministries Earns Perfect Donor Confidence Score |
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 | | 83 of 1472 | 9 of 167 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 88 of 1472 | 2 of 167 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 401 of 1472 | 36 of 167 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 187 of 1473 | 19 of 167 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $10,861,856 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 101% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | -1% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 87% | 87% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 85% | 91% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 74% | 79% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 15% | 9% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 49% | 40% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 13% | 13% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 1.54 | 2.52 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.09 | 2.82 | 3.01 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.11 | 4.34 | 7.59 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.28 | 2.04 | 1.13 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.49 | 0.89 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.09 | 1.41 | 0.18 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 45% | 41% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 20% | 6% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 149% | 36% | 24% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | ||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 |
| Cash | $984,445 | $398,973 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,438,756 | $675,724 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,423,201 | $1,074,697 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,544,890 | $1,987,548 |
| Other long-term assets | $856,328 | $171,549 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,401,218 | $2,159,097 |
| Total assets | $6,824,419 | $3,233,794 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,000,870 | $663,565 |
| Other current liabilities | $189,690 | $289,175 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,190,560 | $952,740 |
| Debt | $1,341,518 | $191,283 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $527,940 | $173,196 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,869,458 | $364,479 |
| Total liabilities | $3,060,018 | $1,317,219 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 |
| Without donor restrictions | $2,635,447 | $1,563,727 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,128,954 | $352,848 |
| Net assets | $3,764,401 | $1,916,575 |
| Revenues and expenses | ||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 |
| Total contributions | $12,560,146 | $8,904,389 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | ($191,567) | $10,614 |
| Other revenue | $6,062 | $5,677 |
| Total other revenue | ($185,505) | $16,291 |
| Total revenue | $12,374,641 | $8,920,680 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 |
| Program services | $9,155,315 | $7,075,939 |
| Management and general | $1,371,500 | $1,076,292 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $10,526,815 | $8,152,231 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,847,826 | $768,449 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,847,826 | $768,449 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Douglas Vincent | CEO | $125,377 |
| Joshua Erickson | Chief Operations Officer | $106,159 |
| Andrew Squires | Director of Operations | $105,324 |
| Melissa Hilty | HR Director | $101,484 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 7/14/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]