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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2025

Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
8 11 17 18
(213) 305-5647
901 McNeil St
Shreveport, LA, 71101-3723
https://www.bbb.org/shreveport/consumer/qualify/90053728
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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

Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.

Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission does not meet this standard because:

According to the Rescue Mission's CPA Reviewed Financial Statements for the year-ended 6/30/2023, the charity spent $1,169,753.00, or 54.00%, of its total expenses ($2,166,318.00) on program service activities.

Standard 11 (Financial Statements)
Make available to all, on request, complete annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. When total annual gross income exceeds $1 million, these statements should be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $1 million, a review by a certified public accountant is sufficient to meet this standard. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $250,000, an internally produced, complete financial statement is sufficient to meet this standard.

Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission does not meet this standard because:

While the financial statements used in this assessment were prepared by a CPA, the letter specifies that an audit was not performed in order to produce the statements. Because the Rescue Mission's revenue meets the threshold making an audit required, this standard is not currently met.

Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission does not meet this standard because:

At the time of initial assessment, the Donate page did not provide a direct link to financial information as prescribed by this standard; notably, that information is otherwise accessible on the website, however, so this would seem to be a standard that can be readily met with minimal effort. 

Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission does not meet this standard because:

At the time of initial assessment, a very brief privacy statement was found on the Rescue Mission's website. To meet the criteria of this standard, it will need to be more developed.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19

Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission meets the remaining 5 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Assessment performed by Greg Thompson, PhD CAP CFLE | Charity Review Director

Stated Purpose:
To pursue the passion of Jesus Christ to lift up the hungry, homeless, abused and addicted.

Year, State Incorporated:
1955, LA

Also Known As:
SBRM SHELTER

The Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission is changing our cities one life at a time, starting with the homeless men, women and children in our care. At the Mission, we are more than a shelter. The Mission provides a full-scale Life Recovery Program that not only meets a person’s basic needs but also provides them with the tools needed for a complete life transformation.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission's program expenses were:

Client Services $1,101,744
Thrift Store and Enterprise Operations $68,009
Total Program Expenses $1,169,753

Chair of the Board
Mr. Chris Willcutt

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
Not disclosed

Paid Staff Size
29

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 24.60%

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 Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions $1,916,095
Return on Investments $110,241
Fundraising $109,767
Program Service Revenue $107,053
Charitable Gift Fund $85,331
Miscellaneous Income $18,215
Thrift Store and Enterprise Operations $4,415
Total Income $2,351,117

Programs: 54% Fundraising: 24% Administrative: 22%

Total Income $2,351,117
Total expenses: $2,166,318
  Program expenses $1,169,753
  Fundraising expenses $519,260
  Administrative expenses $477,305
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $184,799
Beginning Net Assets $5,909,021
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $6,093,820
Total Liabilities $597,178
Total Assets $6,690,998

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