Visalia Rescue Mission 
The information on this page was last updated 12/30/2022. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Founded in 1981, we are a faith-based, non-profit organization celebrating 37 years of service to Tulare and Kings County homeless, formerly incarcerated, and those struggling with addiction. We are funded entirely by donations from local organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Visalia Rescue Mission
PO Box 109
Visalia, CA 93279
Website: vrmhope.org
Phone: 559-740-4178
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 942902666
CEO/President: Al Oliver
Chairman: Nathan Halls
Board size: 12
Founder:
Ruling year: 1983
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
As we ease the suffering of hurting individuals and help them achieve independence and self-sufficiency, we build up individuals and families in the community and as a result, the whole community benefits.
Mission statement
Partnering with Central California to serve the poor and those in need with the love and power of the gospel of Christ, so they may become God-dependent and contributing members of their community.
Statement of faith
We believe the 66 Books of Bible to be the only true Word of God.
We believe in the One True God who is revealed in the Scriptures as three co-equal and con-substantial Persons, namely, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ, the truly human and truly divine, Son of God.
We believe the historical death and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is the only payment and remedy for sin.
We believe that all human beings are made in the image of God, yet because of the rebellion of humanity, all are born sinful, rebellious, and radically estranged from God and are in need of redemption and reconciliation with God.
We believe that men and women are saved by personal faith and trust in the resurrected and living Lord Jesus Christ
We believe in the Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Who works His will in the world and in the daily lives of Believers.
We believe in one true universal Church of Jesus Christ.
We believe in the bodily, visible return of Jesus Christ to the earth who will save His own and to judge and rule the universe in righteousness.
We believe in the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ which is the power of God to save forever all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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 | | 66 of 1031 | 15 of 145 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 436 of 1032 | 65 of 145 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 80 of 1032 | 7 of 145 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 34 of 1031 | 7 of 145 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 6% | 8% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 64% | 63% | 67% | 61% | 64% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 36% | 37% | 33% | 39% | 36% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 89% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 85% | 103% | 94% | 98% | 95% | 98% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 68% | 92% | 82% | 86% | 83% | 84% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 15% | -3% | 6% | 2% | 5% | 2% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 13% | -8% | 13% | 6% | 12% | 5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 6% | 7% | 7% | 9% | 9% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 1.94 | 1.73 | 1.95 | 1.82 | 1.69 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.73 | 2.84 | 2.69 | 3.28 | 3.64 | 3.89 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.57 | 5.49 | 4.67 | 6.39 | 6.62 | 6.58 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.37 | 51.66 | 18.24 | 14.77 | 8.09 | 7.95 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.70 | 2.14 | 2.43 | 1.75 | 1.59 | 1.59 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 16% | 14% | 18% | 20% | 32% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 153% | 43% | 50% | 42% | 44% | 40% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Cash | $475,601 | $406,167 | $454,114 | $138,026 | $439,113 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,021,704 | $1,253,651 | $788,238 | $942,872 | $601,942 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,497,305 | $1,659,818 | $1,242,352 | $1,080,898 | $1,041,055 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,667,650 | $2,723,401 | $2,759,375 | $2,779,168 | $2,942,897 |
| Other long-term assets | $81,011 | $81,823 | $77,577 | $74,784 | $68,712 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,748,661 | $2,805,224 | $2,836,952 | $2,853,952 | $3,011,609 |
| Total assets | $4,245,966 | $4,465,042 | $4,079,304 | $3,934,850 | $4,052,664 |
| Liabilities | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $28,985 | $91,005 | $84,104 | $133,558 | $131,022 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $28,985 | $91,005 | $84,104 | $133,558 | $131,022 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $640,500 | $523,078 | $650,317 | $646,616 | $1,160,775 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $640,500 | $523,078 | $650,317 | $646,616 | $1,160,775 |
| Total liabilities | $669,485 | $614,083 | $734,421 | $780,174 | $1,291,797 |
| Net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,472,105 | $3,711,162 | $3,266,270 | $3,072,079 | $2,694,872 |
| With donor restrictions | $104,376 | $139,797 | $78,613 | $82,597 | $65,995 |
| Net assets | $3,576,481 | $3,850,959 | $3,344,883 | $3,154,676 | $2,760,867 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Total contributions | $5,075,196 | $5,208,319 | $5,448,438 | $4,596,509 | $4,489,091 |
| Program service revenue | $2,701,959 | $2,664,990 | $2,476,049 | $2,362,518 | $1,950,675 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,299 | ($756) | ($3,401) | $142,259 | $239 |
| Other revenue | $173,061 | $380,146 | $203,381 | $447,634 | $554,249 |
| Total other revenue | $2,876,319 | $3,044,380 | $2,676,029 | $2,952,411 | $2,505,163 |
| Total revenue | $7,951,515 | $8,252,699 | $8,124,467 | $7,548,920 | $6,994,254 |
| Expenses | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Program services | $7,296,786 | $6,793,534 | $7,012,144 | $6,264,547 | $5,899,298 |
| Management and general | $507,964 | $551,104 | $558,465 | $628,052 | $609,726 |
| Fundraising | $421,243 | $401,985 | $363,651 | $262,512 | $343,083 |
| Total expenses | $8,225,993 | $7,746,623 | $7,934,260 | $7,155,111 | $6,852,107 |
| Change in net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($274,478) | $506,076 | $190,207 | $393,809 | $142,147 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($274,478) | $506,076 | $190,207 | $393,809 | $142,147 |
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 12/30/2022. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Visalia Rescue Mission (VRM) is a faith-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving homeless and economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Visalia and the greater Central Valley for the past 37 years. The Mission was established in 1981 by a group of community members as an overnight shelter and soup kitchen for the homeless in Visalia. Today, it has become the county's largest privately-funded non-profit organization addressing the complicated issues of poverty, homelessness, and recovery. The Mission has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. As we ease the suffering of hurting individuals and help them achieve independence and self-sufficiency, we build up individuals and families in the community and as a result, the whole community benefits. All services and programs are provided free to all individuals and we are funded entirely by donations from individuals, local organizations, churches, businesses, and foundations in our community.
VRM experienced a decrease in the percentage of overnight shelter guests during the year 2020, a decrease of about 64% or 682 people. The decrease in our numbers were mainly due to COVID restrictions. These restrictions limited the number of overnight shelter guests the Visalia Rescue Mission was able to accommodate. As COVID restrictions eased, VRM saw the number of overnight shelter guests increase by 23% or 87 people in 2021. We believe the number of overnight shelter guests will eventually return to 2019 levels. Visalia Rescue Mission is working hard to follow CDC guidelines as well as improve our facilities in order to safely accommodate more overnight shelter guests. Throughout the years, VRM has witnessed life change in many of our shelter guests. For those who choose to remain stagnant in their homelessness or addiction, VRM remains patiently committed with the hope they will be one day ready for change.
Program accomplishments
2021 Impact Statistics
93,684 kitchen meals served
470 shelter guests served
14 life change academy graduates
868 case management counseling services