Better Business Bureau Report for
Jefferson County Rescue Mission

Better Business Bureau Report issued June 2006
Better Business Bureau Report expires June 2008


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Jefferson County Rescue Mission
Address: 8943 Commercial Blvd
PO Box 210
  Pevely, MO 63070
Phone: 636-475-3030
Web Address:
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1972, Missouri
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of our organization is to provide food, clothing, shelter and hope for the needy who come to us from Jefferson County and portions of St. Louis and Cape Girardeau Counties.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Jefferson County Rescue Mission (JCRM) does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 4: Compensated Board Members - Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.

The organization does not meet this standard since two members out of the nine member board of directors (22%) are compensated either directly or indirectly.

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 $250,000, these statements should be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $250,000, a review by a certified public accountant is sufficient to meet this standard. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $100,000, an internally produced, complete financial statement is sufficient to meet this standard.

The organization's income is between $100,000 and $250,000, but it does not have its statements reviewed by a certified public accountant. 

Jefferson County Rescue Mission (JCRM) meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

We serve homeless and hungry people, the unemployed, victims of abuse, children, the elderly and dysfunctional family members. The hurting people who come to us are clearly in need of more than the obvious food, clothing and shelter, which they may be lacking. Some seek a refuge from violence. Some want help finding assistance in overcoming drug or alcohol abuse. Some seek referrals to educational assistance or job training. All who cannot help themselves turn to us, and we have never turned away a call for help. The Mission attempts to provide the basic necessities through 14 free programs: Martha’s Kitchen On-Site Feeding Station, Dorcas’s Clothing Closet, Mini-Warehouse for Household Goods, Food Concert, Food To Go (support to two non-profit/non-government supported rehabilitation centers), Summer Food Drive, School Supplies, Developmental Outreach, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas-Hanukkah Food Drive, Foundation for New Life Men's Shelter, New Start Ministries, Free Summer Camp, and Community Service Program.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, JCRM's program expenses were:

  
Homeless Shelter 110,303
Total Program Expenses: $110,303
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Michael A Sardo , Founder, President and Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $20,974

Chair of the Board: David K Kennedy
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Retired Military and Business person

Board Size: 9

Paid Staff Size: 1

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

               

Method(s) Used:

grant proposals, newsletter
Fund raising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $123,905, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on JCRM's IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

Source of Funds  
Contributions-direct public support 123,905
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,344
Other revenue 6
Total Income $125,255


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 69%  Fund Raising: 16%  Administrative: 15% 

Total income   $125,255
  Program expenses $110,303
  Fund raising expenses 25,979
  Administrative expenses 24,636
 
Total expenses   $160,918
Expenses in Excess of Income   (35,663)
Beginning net assets   233,154
Ending net assets   197,491
Total liabilities   147,068
Total assets   $344,559


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