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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2025 Expires: October 2027

Phoenix Rescue Mission

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(602) 233-3000
1540 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
https://phoenixrescuemission.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Phoenix Rescue Mission meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

**Mailing list removal** Number of Complaints processed by BBB in the past 36 months: 1. The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 1; The organization did not address the complaint issues brought to its attention: 0.

Stated Purpose:
We provide Christ-centered, life-transforming solutions to people facing hunger, homelessness, addiction and trauma.

Year, State Incorporated:
1954, AZ

Phoenix Rescue Mission provides a range of services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction in the greater Phoenix area. The organization conducts homeless outreach to connect people on the streets with shelter, resources, and case management. It operates addiction recovery programs that offer long-term, faith-based treatment and support services to help participants achieve sobriety and stability. In addition, the Mission runs food distribution programs, supplying groceries to individuals and families facing food insecurity. These efforts are aimed at addressing immediate needs while also supporting long-term transformation and self-sufficiency.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Phoenix Rescue Mission's program expenses were:

Food Distribution $12,267,790
Transforming Lives Center $4,281,546
Changing Lives Center $3,955,369
Homeless Outreach $3,056,960
Other Programs $2,200,660
Total Program Expenses $25,762,325

Chief Executive
Ken Brissa, CEO

Chair of the Board
Mary Kostrivas

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Owner, ZDI, LLC

Board Size
14

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Other

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Phoenix Rescue Mission's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions $15,423,159
In-kind donations $11,118,574
Program contracts $2,876,662
Grants $1,258,855
Program service fees $827,888
Other income (loss) $-19,907
Total Income $31,485,231

Programs: 76% Fundraising: 15% Administrative: 9%

Total Income $31,485,231
Total expenses: $33,756,394
  Program expenses $25,762,325
  Fundraising expenses $4,974,227
  Administrative expenses $3,019,842
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-2,271,163
Beginning Net Assets $42,302,778
Other Changes In Net Assets $2,264,000
Ending Net Assets $42,295,615
Total Liabilities $8,895,113
Total Assets $51,190,728

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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest