Downtown Rescue Mission, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Downtown Rescue Mission, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
At the Downtown Rescue Mission, we offer Help and Hope — help to overcome hunger, homelessness, addiction and abuse, and eternal hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.
Year, State Incorporated:
1975, AL
Daily Meals
Emergency Services
Life Transformation Programs
Medical Clinics
Community Outreach
DAILY MEALS
Three meals are served every single day to anyone who is hungry.
Breakfast 6:30AM - 7:30AM
Lunch 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Dinner 5:00PM - 6:00PM
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Open 24 hours a day, emergency services are available at no charge to men, women and children currently experiencing homelessness or escaping abuse.
Amenities and resources include:
24/7 Shelter
Shower Facilities
Hygiene Toiletries
Laundry Machines
Case Management
Chaplaincy Services
Community Resources
Onsite Security
LIFE TRANSFORMATION
Programs are no charge to the participants:
Rebuild their lives,
Renew a love for God,
Restore personal relationships
Reconnect with society as a productive citizen
Life Transformation participants can benefit from:
24/7 residential care
Bible studies
Counseling
Recovery classes
Case management
Mentoring opportunities
Group support
Community resources
Life-skills training
Professional soft-skills development
Seeking employment
Finding affordable housing
Aftercare counseling upon request
Household items from our thrift stores
Donated vehicle (depending on availability)
MEDICAL CLINICS
The DRM "Med Wing" is currently comprised of two onsite clinics and a mobile unit for homeless men, women and children as well as low-income families in our area.
The Dermatology Clinic offers skin biopsies and treatment of small skin cancers.
Our new Optical Clinic will ensure eye care is available to anyone in financial need.
Huntsville Hospital’s Mobile Medical Unit regularly provides:
Biometric screenings (blood pressure and blood sugar)
First aid and light wound care
Psychiatric assistance
Laboratory testing
Scheduling imaging services
Pharmacy (prescriptions and over-the-counter medications)
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our Fundraising Thrift Stores support our ministries while providing gently used items such as clothes, furniture, and household items for our shoppers at a great price.
DRM also gives back to the community through benevolence, events and partnerships:
Benevolence — Food and clothing are available at no cost to local residents who have fallen on hard times.
Events — Fun activities are planned every season for our community neighbors:
Independence Picnic
Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival
Thrift Customer Appreciation Days
Partnerships — We gladly partner with local private schools and homeschool associations to offer the DRM gymnasium as “Home Court” to hundreds of student athletes and their families.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Downtown Rescue Mission, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Thrift Store | $5,179,590 |
| Food and shelter | $4,651,368 |
| Total Program Expenses | $9,830,958 |
Chief Executive
Keith Overholt, CEO
Chair of the Board
Mr. John Gibson, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
108
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars, Solicitations for Used Clothing
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 Downtown Rescue Mission, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Public support and contributions | $6,204,433 |
| Thrift store proceeds | $5,634,184 |
| Gifts-in-kind | $1,030,382 |
| Fundraising events | $115,816 |
| Program fees | $108,155 |
| Interest income | $68,482 |
| Other revenue | $44,167 |
| Total Income | $13,205,619 |
Programs: 82% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $13,205,619 |
| Total expenses: | $11,941,678 |
| Program expenses | $9,830,958 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,629,960 |
| Administrative expenses | $480,760 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,263,941 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $13,720,243 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $14,984,184 |
| Total Liabilities | $6,614,337 |
| Total Assets | $21,598,521 |
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BBB Serving North Alabama