Open House Ministries 
The information on this page was last updated 6/30/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
A Christ-centered community organization providing shelter, support, and life-changing programs to homeless families with children in Vancouver, Washington.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Open House Ministries
900 W. 12th St
Vancouver, WA 98660
Website: www.sheltered.org
Phone: 360-737-0300
Organization details
EIN: 943028685
CEO/President: Renee Stevens
Chairman: Bryan Dent
Board size: 12
Founder: Joanne Kendall
Ruling year: 1987
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We envision a community where God's love and grace has restored lives and ended homelessness.
Mission statement
Open House Ministries is a faith-based community organization helping homeless families by providing shelter and intervention through Christ-centered, life-changing programs.
Statement of faith
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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 | | 1010 of 1412 | 96 of 156 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 525 of 1412 | 53 of 156 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 850 of 1412 | 83 of 156 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1254 of 1413 | 141 of 156 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $123,470 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 7% | 4% | 3% | 9% | 6% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 8% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 67% | 95% | 99% | 91% | 96% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 10% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 10% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 33% | 5% | 1% | 9% | 4% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 78% | 81% | 77% | 75% | 71% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 44% | 38% | 29% | 68% | 52% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 35% | 31% | 22% | 51% | 37% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 56% | 62% | 71% | 32% | 48% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 15% | 22% | 37% | 9% | 20% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 11% | 10% | 14% | 14% | 19% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.21 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.08 | 3.66 | 2.02 | 1.98 | 2.27 | 2.84 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.03 | 0.37 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.46 | 0.61 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 22.56 | 16.23 | 217.17 | 138.23 | 116.54 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.22 | 31.07 | 42.99 | 41.01 | 25.81 | 19.63 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 13% | 4% | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 9% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 865% | 740% | 676% | 490% | 456% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $1,035,305 | $6,835,894 | $5,345,371 | $1,762,605 | $1,478,721 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $194,360 | $214,341 | $245,624 | $218,294 | $250,683 |
| Short-term investments | $6,123,849 | $3,043,192 | $2,030,735 | $2,345,956 | $1,384,092 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $7,353,514 | $10,093,427 | $7,621,730 | $4,326,855 | $3,113,496 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $6,232,213 | $6,755,493 | $7,031,565 | $5,408,994 | $5,666,493 |
| Other long-term assets | $13,332,135 | $3,494,893 | $409,340 | $105,793 | $76,672 |
| Total long-term assets | $19,564,348 | $10,250,386 | $7,440,905 | $5,514,787 | $5,743,165 |
| Total assets | $26,917,862 | $20,343,813 | $15,062,635 | $9,841,642 | $8,856,661 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $327,594 | $621,420 | $29,804 | $31,257 | $25,745 |
| Other current liabilities | ($1,681) | $514 | $5,291 | $45 | $972 |
| Total current liabilities | $325,913 | $621,934 | $35,095 | $31,302 | $26,717 |
| Debt | $2,460,541 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $186,087 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $654,624 | $166,037 | $22,563 | $31,624 | $48,451 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $3,115,165 | $166,037 | $22,563 | $31,624 | $234,538 |
| Total liabilities | $3,441,078 | $787,971 | $57,658 | $62,926 | $261,255 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $22,188,047 | $17,604,961 | $10,663,822 | $8,632,091 | $8,469,191 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,288,737 | $1,950,881 | $4,341,155 | $1,146,625 | $126,215 |
| Net assets | $23,476,784 | $19,555,842 | $15,004,977 | $9,778,716 | $8,595,406 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $4,114,113 | $6,663,085 | $7,674,648 | $2,653,170 | $3,481,777 |
| Program service revenue | $16,870 | $10,465 | $18,095 | $14,760 | $16,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,975,181 | $113,131 | $1,930 | $692 | $2,437 |
| Other revenue | $44,708 | $217,358 | $67,890 | $249,399 | $130,396 |
| Total other revenue | $2,036,759 | $340,954 | $87,915 | $264,851 | $148,833 |
| Total revenue | $6,150,872 | $7,004,039 | $7,762,563 | $2,918,021 | $3,630,610 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $2,128,749 | $2,139,933 | $1,703,031 | $1,493,507 | $1,333,386 |
| Management and general | $311,867 | $261,595 | $304,828 | $276,601 | $356,254 |
| Fundraising | $273,203 | $242,476 | $212,077 | $226,671 | $197,296 |
| Total expenses | $2,713,819 | $2,644,004 | $2,219,936 | $1,996,779 | $1,886,936 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $3,437,053 | $4,360,035 | $5,542,627 | $921,242 | $1,743,674 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $3,437,053 | $4,360,035 | $5,542,627 | $921,242 | $1,743,674 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Renee Stevens | Executive Di | $121,959 |
Compensation data as of: 9/30/2024
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 6/30/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Since 1986, Open House Ministries has served as a place of hope in Vancouver. Founded to respond to the growing need among homeless families, it began by meeting immediate needs like food, clothing, and shelter while recognizing that long-term support is also essential. From the start, the focus has been on caring for families in practical ways, grounded in a Christ-centered foundation.