THE MISSION GATE CHRISTIAN CENTER

EIN: 431446430 501(c)(3)

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Total Revenue
$1,559,998
Total Expenses
$1,651,028
Total Assets
$2,871,778
Net Assets
$2,809,334
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
PATRICIA MATHES
Phone
6363918832
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE MISSION GATE CHRISTIAN CENTER, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

PROVIDES IN-PRISON SERVICES,LIFE SKILLS CLASSES AND RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND AFTERCARE FOR PAROLEES,PROBATIONERS (AND THEIR CHILDREN IN WOMEN'S FACILITIES) AND OTHERS IN NEED OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY, ENABLING THEM TO TRANSITION INTO SOCIETY. PROVIDES SUPPORT AND MINISTRY TO INMATES AND PROGRAM GRADUATES AND TO THEIR FAMILIES. MISSION GATE EQUIPS FATHERS TO REUNITE WITH THEIR CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,355,257 Revenue: $399,410

MISSION GATE PROVIDES SERVICES AND REENTRY PRESENTATIONS IN MISSOURI PRISONS AND JAILS AND OWNS AND OPERATES AFTERCARE PROGRAMS IN FACILITIES OWNED IN CUBA AND TROY, MISSOURI AND IN THE ST LOUIS CITY...

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MISSION GATE PROVIDES SERVICES AND REENTRY PRESENTATIONS IN MISSOURI PRISONS AND JAILS AND OWNS AND OPERATES AFTERCARE PROGRAMS IN FACILITIES OWNED IN CUBA AND TROY, MISSOURI AND IN THE ST LOUIS CITY AREA FOR FEDERAL,STATE,COUNTY AND CITY FORMER PRISONERS WHO ARE ON PROBATION OR PAROLE OR NEWLY RELEASED FELONS WHO ARE NOT ON STATE SUPERVISION AND FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS. MISSON GATE'S AFTERCARE HOMES SERVE OVER 350 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN PER YEAR. ALL RESIDENTS IN THE MISSION GATE PROGRAM RECEIVE EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, INITIAL FOOD AND CLOTHING,INSTRUCTION IN SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL AND NUTRITIONAL HEALTH, BIBLE STUDIES, EMPLOYMENT SOFT SKILLS, COMPUTER TRAINING, FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS PARENTING, INTERVIEWING SKILLS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT. RESIDENTS WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA RECEIVE GED/HISET TRAINING AND TESTING. MISSION GATE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE IN-PRISON CHURCH SERVICES, BIBLE STUDIES AND ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING TO AN ESTIMATED 3,000 INMATES PER YEAR. MISSION GATE WORKS CLOSELY WITH INSTITUTIONAL AND FIELD PAROLE OFFICERS, CASE MANAGERS AND CHAPLAINS TO SCREEN APPLICANTS FOR RESIDENCY AT MISSION GATE. ALL APPLICANTS ARE INTERVIEWED BY MISSION GATE STAFF PRIOR TO APPROVAL.

Program 2
Expenses: $22,563

CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROGRAM PROVIDING 2,500 CHILDREN OF PRIMARILY PRISONERS'FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY NEEDY WITH GIFTS, GOSPEL WITNESSING AND CHURCH REFERRALS.UPWARDS OF 125 AREA CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES ARE...

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CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROGRAM PROVIDING 2,500 CHILDREN OF PRIMARILY PRISONERS'FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY NEEDY WITH GIFTS, GOSPEL WITNESSING AND CHURCH REFERRALS.UPWARDS OF 125 AREA CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES ARE INVOLVED. COMMUNITY,RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATE BY DONATING THEIR TIME.

Program 3
Expenses: $27,199

EQUINE AND CANINE THERAPY FOR PROGRAM CLIENTS UTILIZES DOGS,CATS,HORSES AND SMALL LIVESTOCK AT MISSION GATE'S FORT GOOD SHEPHERD, STL CITY GUEST HOMES, HANNAH'S RANCH AND PROMISES OF HOPE RANCH FOR...

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EQUINE AND CANINE THERAPY FOR PROGRAM CLIENTS UTILIZES DOGS,CATS,HORSES AND SMALL LIVESTOCK AT MISSION GATE'S FORT GOOD SHEPHERD, STL CITY GUEST HOMES, HANNAH'S RANCH AND PROMISES OF HOPE RANCH FOR RESIDENTS, CHILDREN AND GRADUATES. THE PROGRAM HAS A HEALING EFFECT ON PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS' MENTAL HEALTH. PARTICIPANT FEEDS AND CARES FOR ANIMALS WHICH PROMOTES RESPONSIBILITY, TRUST AND WORTH. HORSEBACK RIDING BRINGS A NEW WAY OF RECREATION THAT EXCLUDES DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. PARTICIPANTS' FAMILIES VISIT AND PARTAKE IN EQUINE AND CANINE INTERACTION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,138,837
Program Service Revenue $399,410
Investment Income $15,325
Other Revenue $6,426
TOTAL REVENUE $1,559,998

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $673,937
Fundraising Expenses $23,237
Program Expenses $1,405,019
Other Expenses $977,091
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,651,028

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,559,998 $1,683,069 -0.1%
Expenses $1,651,028 $1,532,636 +0.1%
Net Income $-91,030 $150,433 -1.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
27
Volunteers
475

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$98,522
Total Directors
7
$98,522
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATRICIA MATHES PRES, TRES, 55.00
Officer Director
$65,324 $0 $65,324
RICHARD J MATHES VP, DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$33,198 $0 $33,198
ROBERT ARB SECRETARY, D 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE BRUNO DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES TALENT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE WALKER DIRECTOR 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,559,998 $1,651,028 $2,871,778 $-91,030
2023 $1,683,069 $1,532,636 $2,987,297 $150,433
2022 $1,436,389 $1,443,009 $2,936,367 $-6,620
2021 $1,523,871 $1,230,388 $3,114,323 $293,483
2020 $1,514,788 $1,137,330 $2,838,401 $377,458
2019 $1,394,060 $1,138,796 $2,582,070 $255,264
2018 $1,224,645 $1,167,852 $2,377,723 $56,793
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