THE RESCUE MISSION

EIN: 910565014 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

TACOMA, WA

Total Revenue
$18,135,657
Total Expenses
$14,274,828
Total Assets
$40,702,017
Net Assets
$16,792,176
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1939
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
DUKE PAULSON
Phone
2533834493
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE RESCUE MISSION, founded in 1939, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $18.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.9M, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

SHARING GOD'S LOVE, HOPE, AND SUPPORT WITH OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED TO UPLIFT COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,300,737 Revenue: $754,319

THE MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 1,337 UNACCOMPANIED MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IT PROVIDED 36,517 BEDNIGHTS, A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, SHOWERS, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, CLOTHING, BUS PASSES AND...

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THE MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 1,337 UNACCOMPANIED MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IT PROVIDED 36,517 BEDNIGHTS, A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, SHOWERS, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, CLOTHING, BUS PASSES AND THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS EVERY DAY. CASE MANAGERS WORKED WITH MEN IN REDUCING THEIR BARRIERS TO ACHEIVE PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT. THE VETERANS ROOM PROVIDED TARGETED CARE FOR VETERANS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES.THE WOMEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 593 UNACCOMPANIED ADULT WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IT PROVIDED 17,957 BEDNIGHTS, A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, SHOWERS, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, CLOTHING, BUS PASSES AND THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS EVERY DAY. CASE MANAGERS WORKED WITH WOMEN IN REDUCING THEIR BARRIERS TO ACHEIVE PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT. THE OUTREACH AND SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM GOES BEYOND THE WALLS OF THE RESCUE MISSION AND SERVICES PEOPLE EXPERIENCEING HOMELESSNESS IN PIERCE COUNTY. THEY SERVED PROVIDED INDIVIDUALS WITH ITEMS OF CLOTHING, FOOD, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS AND TRANSPORTATION TO SERVICES, ETC.THE GOOD NEIGHBOR CAFE SUPPORTED THE COMMUNITY SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 22,624 MEALS PER MONTH TO MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE GOOD NEIGHBOR CAFE NOT ONLY SUPPORTS PEOPLE RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE SHELTER BUT ALSO SUPPORTS ANY PERSON FROM THE COMMUNITY THAT IS IN NEED OF A MEAL DUE TO HOMELESSNESS.THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED ADDICTION RECOVERY AS WELL AS SAFE SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SERVICES TO 106 INDIVIDUALS. THIS INCLUDES 55 FROM THE MEN'S PROGRAM, 34 FROM THE WOMEN'S PROGRAM AND 17 WHO LIVE AT OUR SOUND RECOVERY HOUSE. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM EMBRACES INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM ASSISTED SEVERAL PARENTS TO BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN INCLUDING REGAINING CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN.THE YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 95 CHILDREN IN OUR FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP WHILE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE SERVICES DIRECTLY IMPACT THE ABILITY OF THE PARENTS TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO EXIT HOMELESSNESS. CHILDREN LEARN, SOCIALIZE AND CONTINUE TO MATURE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,441,977 Revenue: $61,157

THE FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED 37,237 BEDNIGHTS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER TO FAMILIES AND SINGLE WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 673 UNDUPLICATED WOMEN, MEN, AND CHILDREN...

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THE FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED 37,237 BEDNIGHTS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER TO FAMILIES AND SINGLE WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 673 UNDUPLICATED WOMEN, MEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED THREE MEALS PER DAY, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, CLOTHING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER RESOURCES. THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HELPED IN EXCESS OF 221 MEN AND WOMEN TO WORK ON THEIR BASIC EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND RESUMES. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS PEOPLE ENROLLED IN THE SHELTER AND NEW LIFE PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL PLACING PEOPLE WITH HIGH BARRIERS BACK IN THE WORKFORCE.THE COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDED 1,246 HOURS OF SERVICE BY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO CLIENTS IN THE RECOVERY PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED OVER 59 INDIVIDUALS IN ACHIEVING THEIR TREATMENT GOALS DURING THEIR RECOVERY.

Program 3
Expenses: $885,181 Revenue: $4,153

JEFFERSON APARTMENTS PROVIDED SAFE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 48 INDIVIDUALS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SECURE AND CASE MANAGED SPACE FOR RESIDENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND RELATIONSHIPS. TYLER FAMILY...

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JEFFERSON APARTMENTS PROVIDED SAFE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 48 INDIVIDUALS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SECURE AND CASE MANAGED SPACE FOR RESIDENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND RELATIONSHIPS. TYLER FAMILY HOUSING PROVIDED SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 81 UNDUPLICATED MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SECURE AND CASE MANAGED SPACE FOR RESIDENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND RELATIONSHIPS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,888,164
Program Service Revenue $804,838
Investment Income $391,552
Other Revenue $51,103
TOTAL REVENUE $18,135,657

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,330
Salaries & Benefits $9,448,894
Fundraising Expenses $873,196
Program Expenses $12,247,321
Other Expenses $4,813,604
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,274,828

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,135,657 $12,379,883 +0.5%
Expenses $14,274,828 $12,806,337 +0.1%
Net Income $3,860,829 $-426,454 -10.1%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
200
Volunteers
2502

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
7
$222,759
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
REBECCA VINSON DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KANDI CRAWFORD SECRETARY 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GAINES VICE PRESIDENT 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARIUS ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL BISHOP DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM WALTER TREASURER 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN MILLER PRESIDENT 4.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY KISSLER DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL EATHERLY DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANDRA HALLAM DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERELL HOLLINS SENIOR FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$24,457 $0 $24,457
DUKE PAULSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$177,340 $20,962 $198,302
DENISE ALTHEIMER SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION 40.00
Highest
$134,744 $17,106 $151,850
MYRON BERNARD DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$135,837 $14,121 $149,958
LOUIS RIVERA ZAYAS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$124,441 $6,345 $130,786
DARRIN MILLER SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$105,926 $4,690 $110,616
SUSAN HORGEN (FORMER) SENIOR FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
$152,992 $16,705 $169,697
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
2025 $18,135,657 $14,274,828 $40,702,017 $3,860,829
2024 $12,379,883 $12,806,337 $30,915,838 $-426,454
2023 $12,553,154 $12,643,993 $27,962,267 $-90,839
2022 $9,549,173 $9,663,781 $23,211,673 $-114,608
2021 $10,560,248 $8,565,440 $23,310,820 $1,994,808
2020 $11,492,449 $7,570,057 $23,442,132 $3,922,392
2019 $6,947,458 $6,698,739 $18,233,579 $248,719
2018 $6,361,949 $6,541,963 $18,276,139 $-180,014
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