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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2026

Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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404 E Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-3210

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

Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Rescue Mission exists to provide, through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry, and hope for their future.

Year, State Incorporated:
1935, IN

Also Known As:
The Rescue Mission Treasure House Life House Restoration House Charis House

The Rescue Mission is a faith-based, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, providing restorative care to men, women, and children experiencing a homeless crisis. Our ministry serves Fort Wayne, Allen County, and its eleven surrounding counties.

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

Programs $8,284,660
Total Program Expenses $8,284,660

Chief Executive
Thomas McArthur, CEO

Compensation*
$137,942

Chair of the Board
Scott Figgins, Sr. VP Insurance Operations

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

Board Size
12

Paid Staff Size
109

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 14.52%

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 Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $7,355,122
Thrift Store $1,228,356
In-Kind Contributions $675,000
Investment Income $572,580
United Way $30,598
Other $17,225
Change in Value of Charitable Trusts $4,500
Total Income $9,883,381

Programs: 75% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 13%

Total Income $9,883,381
Total expenses: $11,096,787
  Program expenses $8,284,660
  Fundraising expenses $1,349,126
  Administrative expenses $1,463,001
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-1,213,406
Beginning Net Assets $23,072,748
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $21,859,342
Total Liabilities $20,590,622
Total Assets $42,449,964

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