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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2025 Expires: April 2027

Lexington Rescue Mission

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(859) 381-9600
535 West Second Street
Lexington, KY, 40508-1284
https://lexingtonrescue.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

Lexington Rescue Mission meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

BBB has determined that Lexington Rescue Mission's program expenses are reasonable even though its program service expense ratio is under the 65% requirement in Standard 8.

Stated Purpose:
Lexington Rescue Mission exists to glorify God through a Christ-centered ministry that meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of hurting people in the greater Lexington area.

Year, State Incorporated:
2001, KY

Lexington Rescue Mission offers a variety of programs and services that provide food, clothing, education, employment, financial assistance, and spiritual care to those in need. Re-entry services provide training and support to assist incarcerated men and women in making a smooth transition into the community. Classes provided include The Genesis Process and Jobs for Life. Employment Services allow individuals who are unemployed or underemployed to receive job training and placement. The “Jobs for Life” program teaches the soft skills jobseekers need to prepare for, find. and maintain lasting employment. Placement services then trains, supports, and places those in need of permanent employment. Grace Place, a residential home for women, provides housing, accountability, support, and pastoral counseling. The Outreach Center provides a welcoming place where hurting people can find relief. Services include community meals, walk-in hours, Homeless Intervention Program, street outreach, pastoral counseling, chapel, and Steady Hands (a spiritual support group). Restorative services are offered through Potter’s House. It provides a safe and sober transitional living space that supports those coming from incarceration, recovering from addiction and/or experiencing homelessness. Lastly, the House of Hope provides a life transformational living arrangement for those who are seeking a deeper relationship with the Lord.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Lexington Rescue Mission's program expenses were:

Program services $2,219,283
Total Program Expenses $2,219,283

Chief Executive
Laura Carr, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mr. Gary Loucks

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, Central Bank & Trust

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
34

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 23.31%

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 Lexington Rescue Mission's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions $2,144,231
Grants and awards $618,436
Capital campaign $569,970
Rental income $131,425
Fall banquet $75,109
Program services $34,213
Other revenue (discounts) $-29,538
Total Income $3,543,846

Programs: 60% Fundraising: 21% Administrative: 19%

Total Income $3,543,846
Total expenses: $3,707,317
  Program expenses $2,219,283
  Fundraising expenses $794,180
  Administrative expenses $693,854
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-163,471
Beginning Net Assets $6,741,177
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $6,577,706
Total Liabilities $3,172,875
Total Assets $9,750,581

The financial information in this report was updated in May 2025.

Ending net assets as reported above include $5,379,714 without donor restrictions and $1,197,992 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported above include $8,096,254 in property and equipment, net.

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