Santa Barbara Rescue Mission 
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Summary
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission was founded in 1965 and has been helping the homeless and addicted in our community for over 50 years. The Rescue Mission will serve 140,000 meals, provide safe shelter to 200 men and women each night and graduate over 30 people from its 12-month Residential Recovery Program.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
535 East Yanonali St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Website: www.sbrm.org
Phone: (805) 966-1316
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 956134271
CEO/President: Rolf Geyling
Chairman: Joyce McCullough
Board size: 15
Founder: Chuck and Mary Pope
Ruling year: 1966
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2001
Purpose
We envision people who are:
Experiencing the love of God,
Becoming healthy,
Living as productive citizens,
Rebuilding relationships, and
Leading others to recovery.
Mission statement
The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is a ministry of Christian people bringing physical, emotional, educational and spiritual resources to all who struggle with homelessness and addiction.
Statement of faith
The following is a "Statement of Faith" subscribed to by the board of directors and the staff at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, ultimately authoritative Word of God.
2. We believe there is one triune God, eternally existing as Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
3. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is deity, that He was born of a virgin, that we are redeemed by His atoning death, victory through his bodily resurrection, and that He will come again in power and great glory.
4. We believe that people are saved through a direct personal encounter with the risen Lord, at which
time they are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. This event we hold to be experience, rather than a
doctrinal supposition.
5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer,
enabling him or her to live a Godly life of obedience as he or she reaches for maturity.
6. We believe the Holy Spirit unites all true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that together they form one body, the Church.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 953 of 1114 | 116 of 138 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 595 of 1115 | 72 of 138 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 792 of 1115 | 100 of 138 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1043 of 1114 | 131 of 138 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $416,481 in government grants in 2023.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 12% | 12% | 15% | 12% | 13% | 21% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 10% | 10% | 13% | 11% | 11% | 29% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 92% | 85% | 88% | 86% | 84% | 141% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 11% | 10% | 13% | 15% | 14% | 23% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 8% | 15% | 12% | 14% | 16% | -41% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 74% | 72% | 68% | 69% | 65% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 98% | 96% | 72% | 77% | 125% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 73% | 69% | 49% | 53% | 81% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 2% | 4% | 28% | 23% | -25% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 5% | 1% | 1% | 11% | 9% | -6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 15% | 15% | 17% | 17% | 12% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.95 | 9.78 | 11.07 | 7.27 | 5.84 | 6.77 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.75 | 3.21 | 3.28 | 1.78 | 1.54 | 1.75 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.50 | 0.99 | 1.02 | 1.87 | 3.46 | 5.85 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 1.01 | 0.98 | 0.54 | 0.29 | 0.17 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.33 | -0.04 | 0.08 | 3.13 | 5.52 | 5.69 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 13% | 12% | 10% | 10% | 16% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 6% | 13% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 154% | 264% | 298% | 367% | 339% | 326% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $907,425 | $552,920 | $1,180,728 | $1,265,136 | $621,136 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $578,572 | $710,613 | $759,682 | $877,524 | $1,184,815 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,485,997 | $1,263,533 | $1,940,410 | $2,142,660 | $1,805,951 |
| Long-term investments | $2,814,915 | $2,535,297 | $1,923,836 | $299,559 | $425,085 |
| Fixed assets | $2,964,224 | $2,907,952 | $2,858,464 | $2,708,866 | $2,569,006 |
| Other long-term assets | $7,262,784 | $7,280,344 | $7,388,566 | $7,367,959 | $7,423,401 |
| Total long-term assets | $13,041,923 | $12,723,593 | $12,170,866 | $10,376,384 | $10,417,492 |
| Total assets | $14,527,920 | $13,987,126 | $14,111,276 | $12,519,044 | $12,223,443 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $307,899 | $311,056 | $385,730 | $212,754 | $170,717 |
| Other current liabilities | $1,195,719 | $924,990 | $654,261 | $406,648 | $138,200 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,503,618 | $1,236,046 | $1,039,991 | $619,402 | $308,917 |
| Debt | $411,717 | $419,840 | $428,005 | $691,799 | $1,625,000 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $411,717 | $419,840 | $428,005 | $691,799 | $1,625,000 |
| Total liabilities | $1,915,335 | $1,655,886 | $1,467,996 | $1,311,201 | $1,933,917 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $10,723,600 | $10,350,634 | $9,809,915 | $8,642,145 | $6,446,435 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,888,985 | $1,980,606 | $2,833,365 | $2,565,698 | $3,843,091 |
| Net assets | $12,612,585 | $12,331,240 | $12,643,280 | $11,207,843 | $10,289,526 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $4,128,335 | $3,797,573 | $4,148,791 | $3,595,151 | $3,566,990 |
| Program service revenue | $196,827 | $129,809 | $94,404 | $79,436 | $71,942 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $132,774 | $44,678 | $22,677 | $50 | ($1,371,322) |
| Other revenue | $391,537 | $338,649 | $558,400 | $607,746 | $259,305 |
| Total other revenue | $721,138 | $513,136 | $675,481 | $687,232 | ($1,040,075) |
| Total revenue | $4,849,473 | $4,310,709 | $4,824,272 | $4,282,383 | $2,526,915 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $3,546,833 | $2,966,772 | $2,355,548 | $2,271,939 | $2,044,173 |
| Management and general | $729,414 | $618,125 | $580,474 | $560,638 | $379,303 |
| Fundraising | $493,956 | $557,197 | $513,492 | $476,397 | $735,234 |
| Total expenses | $4,770,203 | $4,142,094 | $3,449,514 | $3,308,974 | $3,158,710 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $79,270 | $168,615 | $1,374,758 | $973,409 | ($631,795) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $79,270 | $168,615 | $1,374,758 | $973,409 | ($631,795) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Rolf Geyling | President | $200,675 |
| Timothy Molloy | Chief Operating Officer | $140,487 |
Compensation data as of: 9/30/2023
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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History
1965 - Chuck and Mary Pope opened the first Mission at 405 State Street, offering the Gospel and hot meals to 35 of Santa Barbara's destitute homeless. The tiny storefront Mission included bunks for six and a small apartment upstairs for the Popes. Two hundred people from area churches dedicated the Mission on New Year's Day.By the spring of 1965, the Mission was "bursting at the seams," providing as many as 225 meals a day. Many responded to Chuck's invitation to "start a brand new life in Christ."
1966 - The two story El Nito Hotel at 202 State Street was purchased, enabling the Popes to seat 125 individuals in the chapel, 40 individuals around the dinner table and up to 40 individuals in the bunkroom. This purchase also created room for 12 program residents men who served the homeless while recovering from their own drug and/or alcohol addictions.It was at this time that the recovery model took form. Service to the homeless became fundamental to personal healing and recovery, while daily house chores (such as cooking, maintenance, cleaning, etc.) helped to establish needed discipline and structure.
1985 - City building inspectors enforced new fire codes and cut authorized occupancy levels in half, just as demands for rescue services were doubling. After much prayer, Herb Jauchen, architect Brian Nelson, and planner Jim Staples launched a building campaign in the face of fierce opposition.
1986 - Miracle on Yanonali Street. One acre was purchased from the city during an era of severe "no growth" politics. However, as the new facility would have five times more capacity, and would offer a much-needed women's and children's shelter, and an employment training center, the city finally approved the project. The over two million dollar capital project was financed exclusively by private, non-government donations.
1987 - The men's three-story facility opened in March of 1987.
1988 - The men's three-story facility was completed and dedicated. Chuck Pope supervised the training of 150 homeless men during construction of the Mission. Carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, floor covering, and many other valuable trade skills were taught in a Christian, sober environment. Although work remained, the building was ready for occupancy. Matt and Mary Magill replaced retiring Chuck and Mary Pope as Directors of the Mission.
1990 - Bethel House Women and Children's facility opened offering 30-day transitional shelter services concurrently with a long-term drug and/or alcohol recovery program.
1992 - The Learning Center began offering professionally supervised tutoring and mentoring. Using computer-enhanced educational software, residents began to decrease often severe literacy deficits while learning employable computer skills. State examiners reported that Mission GED candidates "are exceptionally well prepared." Both program retention and graduation rates DOUBLED.
1994 - Professional Christian counseling was added as a therapeutic treatment feature of the Recovery Program. MFCC and CADAC credentialed counselors were made available to supervise staff and recovering residents alike. Architect Brian Nelson was retained as Interim Administrator.
1995 - Joe Gosset was hired as President of the Mission.
1997 - The newly expanded Women's Recovery Program facility opened in December, providing a 32-bed recovery residence. The kitchen, dining room, expanded Learning Center and counseling center also were completed at this time.
1998 - In June, the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs issued a license to the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission to operate a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility the first licensed Rescue Mission in state history. This license certifies that the Mission meets or exceeds state health and safety requirements. This license, however, does not hinder the Mission from continuing its faith-based, Bible-centered curriculum. The Career Development Office opened, offering professional assessment, counseling, employment search, skill training, and placement services for clients in the fourth phase of the recovery program.
1999 - Joyce Karl was named Interim President, following the resignation of Joe Gosset in September.
2001 - Steen Hudson was hired as President of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
2004 - The Mission received national recognition from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) for its outstanding drug and alcohol treatment program. After touring the Mission, Dr. Westley Clark, Director of SAMSHA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) in Washington, D.C., stated that the Mission's recovery program was one of the finest in the nation.
2005 The Women's Recovery Program moved to a new facility located at 24 West Arrellaga Street. In a ceremony on May 20, attended by Mayor Marty Blum and Councilmember Das Williams, the new facility was dedicated as the Leni Fe Bland Bethel House. The Mission also expanded its work to address the growing need for outpatient treatment. Individuals in the community now have the opportunity to access a day treatment at a level specifically designed to accommodate their work and family schedules. Confidential Outpatient Services are now offered at the Yanonali site.
2006 - The Mission opens the Sober Living Club providing safe, secure transitional housing in a supportive environment for men in recovery.
2007 - Rolf Geyling is named the new President of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. The State of CA Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs certified the 12-month Residential Treatment Program.
Program accomplishments
The Rescue Mission will serve 140,000 meals, provide safe shelter to 200 men and women each night, and graduate over 30 people from its 12-month Residential Recovery Program.