2025-07-31T09:40:11+00:00 2024-09-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 1201 Walnut Street Suite 1700 Kansas City MO 641062246 990 2023-10-01 446005481 City Union Mission CITY 8164749380 1100 EAST 11TH STREET KANSAS CITY MO 64106 Kevin Gabriel CFO 8164749380 2025-07-31 true Michael Engle P00482834 8162216300 2025-04-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DR TERRY MEGLI 1100 EAST 11TH STREET KANSAS CITY MO 64106 39789819 false X WWW.CITYUNIONMISSION.ORG X 1924 MO PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD AND LIFE CHANGING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH, HEALING AND GROWTH FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WHO ARE POOR OR HOMELESS. 16 16 222 4296 0 0 22824271 21939610 49663 61677 1147227 1841434 135997 43387 24157158 23886108 347205 329397 0 10853171 10548270 1360764 1455144 2566349 14327121 13786011 26888261 26118822 -2731103 -2232714 50638648 47598089 5789826 4853996 44848822 42744093 X CITY UNION MISSION IS AN EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY COMMITTED TO SHARING THE GOSPEL AND MEETING THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WHO ARE POOR AND/OR HOMELESS IN KANSAS CITY. false false 3757849 0 0 MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE MISSION OFFERS NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SHELTER, WARM SHOWERS, AND BASIC MEDICAL CARE, ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND LIFE TRANSFORMATION OPPORTUNITIES (THAT ARE TRAUMA INFORMED), IN A SAFE, CLEAN AND SUBSTANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT WITH OVERFLOW CAPABILITIES AS NEEDED DURING EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS . THIS YEAR, OUR MEN'S MINISTRIES PROVIDED OUR GUESTS WITH 28,743 NIGHTS OF SHELTER; 64,777 MEALS; 1,554 HEALTH SCREENINGS PERFORMED; AND DISTRIBUTED 1,713 PIECES OF CLOTHING TO OUR GUESTS. 3094699 60293 0 FAMILY SHELTER: THE MISSION OFFERS FOOD, SHELTER AND ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES. THE SHELTER HAS 148 BEDS IN 31 ROOMS EQUIPPED FOR SINGLE OR FAMILY OCCUPANCY, WITH OVERFLOW CAPABILITIES AS NEEDED DURING EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE MISSION PROVIDES THEIR GUESTS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO STAY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, SPIRITUAL COUNSEL, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO ADDRESS AND RESOLVE MANY OF THE TRAUMATIC ISSUES THEY FACE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 OUR FAMILY MINISTRIES PROVIDED OUR GUESTS WITH 29,737 BED NIGHTS AND 57,243 MEALS, 2,122 HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND 67,916 PIECES OF CLOTHING. THE MISSION ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES. 2431549 0 0 MINOR CARE CENTER: THE MISSION OFFERS MEN WITH MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES ACCESSIBLE SHELTER AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT. THE MISSION COORDINATES GUEST CARE WITH LOCAL SOCIAL, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS TO HELP STABILIZE THEIR IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CONDITIONS, WHILE WORKING TO FIND LONGER TERM SOLUTIONS, SUCH AS INDEPENDENT LIVING OR APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES. 221 MEN WERE ADMITTED INTO THE CARE FACILITY AND 121 WERE PLACED IN COMMUNITY HOUSING, AMOUNTING TO 5,514 BED NIGHTS AND 19,962 MEALS. 12544440 269104 61677 CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A 12 TO 18 MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDING MEN DEDICATED TO RECOVERY WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. THIS PROGRAM TAKES A TRAUMA-INFORMED, HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. THERE WERE 39 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND 8 GRADUATES. THE CLP PROVIDED 13,791 BED NIGHTS; 20,175 MEALS; AND 1,950 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. NEW LIFE PROGRAM (NLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A 9 MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES DEDICATED TO RECOVERY WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TAKES A TRAUMA-INFORMED, HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION. THE NLP HAS 56 BEDS AVAILABLE. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 4,134 BED NIGHTS IN FY 2024, AS WELL AS ALMOST 819 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. CAMP CUMCITO (CITY UNION MISSION CAMP IN THE OZARKS): THE MISSION OPERATES A SUMMER CAMP THAT SERVES LOW-INCOME CHILDREN (AGES 4-16). THE CAMP OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SWIMMING, HIKING, CANOEING, CRAFTS, BIBLE TEACHING, DRAMA, SONGS AND CAMPFIRES, ALL DESIGNED TO GIVE KIDS NEW HOPE AND A FUN-PACKED WEEK SURROUNDED BY LOVE AND DISCIPLINE. CAMP CUMCITO SERVED 275 CAMPERS; AND PROVIDED 3,468 MEALS AND 1,152 BED NIGHTS VANDERBERG YOUTH CENTER PROGRAM (VYC): THE MISSION PROVIDES CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH A PROGRAM OF WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY, ORGANIZED PLAY, HOMEWORK TUTORING, FIELD TRIPS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, HELPING BOYS AND GIRLS TO DEVELOP RESPONSIBLE AND GODLY ATTITUDES TOWARD THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY. THE MISSION SERVED 88 STUDENTS; AND PROVIDED 1,084 MEALS AND 493 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (CA): THE MISSION PROVIDES EXTENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE RELIEF EFFORTS TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY RESIDENTS THAT INCLUDES THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND A WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY. THE MISSION ALSO OFFERS SIGNIFICANT SEASONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THANKSGIVING FOOD ASSISTANCE, MISSION CHRISTMAS, AND SCHOOL CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. 1,283 GUESTS WERE SERVED, AND 1,135 VOUCHERS WERE PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED GUESTS TO PURCHASE NEEDED ITEMS AT THE LOCAL "BUY THE POUND" THRIFT STORE. MATERIAL WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A MATERIAL WAREHOUSE THAT ENABLES THE RECEIPT OF LARGE CORPORATE PRODUCT DONATIONS, E.G., FOOD, PAPER ITEMS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS), PLASTICWARE, ETC. THE WAREHOUSE ENABLES THE MISSION TO OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO MORE GUESTS, AS WELL AS IN A MORE EFFICIENT MANNER. FOOD WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION MAINTAINS A FOOD WAREHOUSE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO RECEIVE AND STORE LARGE FOOD QUANTITIES (BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED) IN ORDER TO SUPPLY THE FOOD NEEDS TO OUR VARIOUS MINISRIES. THE WAREHOUSE HAS FREEZER, REFRIGERATED AND DRY STORAGE CAPACITY. CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM: ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OUR GRADUATES FACE IS RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. EVEN WHERE PUBLIC OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE, IT IS OFTEN TIME CONSUMING AND INFLEXIBLE. THROUGH THE MISSION'S CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM, WE ENSURE MANY OF OUR GRADUATES ARE SUPPORTED WITH RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SO THAT THEY CAN GET TO WORK, MANAGE GROCERY SHOPPING AND APPOINTMENTS, AND CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES' NEEDS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE A CAR AND ASSISTANCE WITH MAINTAINING THAT CAR FOR A YEAR. LAST FISCAL YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE 10 GRADUATES WITH A RELIABLE VEHICLE. CITY THRIFT STORES: OUR FIVE CITY THRIFT STORES, ALONG WITH OUR LAWRENCE DROP OFF LOCATION, PROVIDE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING, SHOES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IN-HOUSE CLIENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROFITS HELP FUND CITY UNION MISSION. 12544440 269104 61677 21828537 true true false false false false false false true true false false true true false true false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false true 63 0 true 222 true false false false false false false true 1 false false false true false false false X 16 16 false true false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false KS MO X X KEVIN GABRIEL 8164749380 1100 E 11TH ST KANSAS CITY MO 64106 DIANE CALHOON VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 KERRY CLASSEN SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 MARK SEWALSON TREASURER/DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 SHERI BLAUWIEKEL PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 CARL BOWMAN DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 CEDAR ROBINSON DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 DAVID LANGFORD DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 JAMES E EWAN DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 KEN RIEDEMANN DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 KEVIN RUCKER DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 LEON JONES DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 MIKE WALLACE DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 PAUL JOHNSON DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT BROWN DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 TIM O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 VINCENT LOPEZ DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 David Reynolds COO 50.0 0.0 X 83548 0 11903 KEVIN GABRIEL CFO 50.0 0.0 X 99570 0 2891 TERRI MEGLI CEO 50.0 0.0 X 117735 0 29379 300853 0 44173 1 false false false THRIFT MANAGEMENT SERVICES PO BOX 32850 KANSAS CITY MO 64171 THRIFT CONSULTING 4401379 BREWER DIRECT 800 Royal Oaks Dr 102 MONROVIA CA 91016 FUNDRAISING 1402818 QUALITY PLUMBING INC 1731 HOWELL KANSAS CITY MO 64116 PLUMBING 225626 KENTON BROTHERS 3401 E TRUMAN ROAD KANSAS CITY MO 64127 SECURITY ACCESS 142964 HANDYMAN & A GREEN THUMB LLC 30893 W 152ND ST EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MO 64024 CONCRETE/LANDSCAPING 141463 5 197735 21741875 9791019 21939610 CAMP RENTAL 531120 56116 56116 LOCKER FEES 900099 2688 2688 CAMP FEES 900099 2873 2873 0 0 0 0 61677 1174726 1174726 2400 2400 0 2400 2400 7688711 104925 6911257 215671 777454 -110746 666708 666708 13462 197735 137462 -124000 -124000 8721383 8639321 82062 82062 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 69390 69390 VENDING REVENUE 900099 13535 13535 0 0 0 0 82925 23886108 143739 0 1802759 X 329397 329397 388839 256634 108875 23330 7824830 6672257 602471 550102 110681 93368 9586 7727 1614313 1361803 139808 112702 609607 514253 52795 42559 708442 708442 24630 24630 318324 318324 1455144 1455144 56794 56794 3841155 3663166 113461 64528 451582 378533 73049 204244 194583 5514 4147 536285 459445 35411 41429 1789032 1659567 75893 53572 49878 42531 3840 3507 74646 63651 5747 5248 2503325 2322169 106195 74961 698065 652318 26678 19069 GROCERIES 544728 544728 OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES 324542 276738 24988 22816 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 297832 297832 AUTO EXPENSES 109430 93311 8426 7693 1253077 1243811 4500 4766 26118822 21828537 1723936 2566349 600605 348219 1946419 1683997 22639 13369 8628 0 0 0 0 1081888 1057107 360142 193769 38675366 20806124 21287930 17869242 19419972 21106481 0 0 5905684 5330646 50638648 47598089 1386355 1104687 0 0 4403471 3749309 5789826 4853996 X 41420404 39125157 3428418 3618936 44848822 42744093 50638648 47598089 X -2232714 2688711 0 0 0 -2560726 X false true X true false X 17805181 21526362 22774335 22824271 21939610 106869759 0 0 17805181 21526362 22774335 22824271 21939610 106869759 0 106869759 364942 235038 461152 670020 1177126 2908278 0 44177 63758 56952 41274 82925 289086 110067123 36518736 0.9710 0.9724 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - VENDING REVENUE, COLUMN A - 20861.0, COLUMN B - 20902.0, COLUMN C - 19817.0, COLUMN D - 13890.0, COLUMN E - 13535.0, COLUMN F - 89005.0; DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - 23316.0, COLUMN B - 42856.0, COLUMN C - 37135.0, COLUMN D - 27384.0, COLUMN E - 69390.0, COLUMN F - 200081.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1621625 299129 213796 4130 1702828 1486667 134958 1621625 1763143 -276476 1486667 1521815 245896 4568 1763143 1408933 112882 1521815 0.0 0.7408 0.2592 false false 632297 632297 1504000 28255170 16006773 13752397 1007327 119510 887817 1353661 556584 797077 5922911 4123257 1799654 17869242 DEPOSITS 38077 BENEFICIAL INTEREST-COMM FDN 1596439 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 3696130 5330646 LEASE LIABILITY 3749309 3749309 35422543 2688711 26115 8878403 11593229 23829314 56794 0 56794 23886108 37527272 26115 11439129 11465244 26062028 56794 0 56794 26118822 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE PURPOSE OF THE ENDOWMENT IS TO FUND THE MOST PRESSING FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE MISSION. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD - 8639321 FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES - 137462 CHANGE IN PERPETUAL TRUST - 101620 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD - 8639321 FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE - 137462 IMPAIRMENT LOSS - 2662346 X X X X X X true BREWER DIRECT 800 Royal Oaks Dr 102 Monrovia CA 91016 Mail solicitation false 3458915 2572005 886910 3458915 2572005 886910 KS MO 100th Gala 175125 165200 9925 15590 41330 5000 49022 BWAM 36072 32535 3537 10000 3025 1943 11552 0 211197 197735 13462 25590 44355 6943 60574 137462 -124000 Schedule G, Part I Column V THE ORGANIZATION PAID PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING FEES AND DIRECT MAIL EXPENSES TO BREWER DIRECT. THE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES ARE ONLY PAID OUT AFTER THE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REVIEWS TRACKING REPORTS OBTAINED FROM THE DONOR DATABASE TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM MAILING. A WRITTEN CONTRACT IS OBTAINED FOR THE SERVICES; THE SERVICES AND FEES ARE SEPARATED. FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 09/30/2024, BREWER DIRECT PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES OF $1,455,144 AND THE DIRECT MAIL EXPENSES WERE $1,116,861. true UTILITY ASSISTANCE 24 7746 MEDICAL EXPENSES 9 916 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, ID ASSISTANCE, COURT FEES 15 1098 SPENDING ALLOWANCE 11 1595 THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE 308 7084 FMV THANKSGIVING BOXES FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 978 45870 FMV FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD CLOTHING 1019 83248 FMV CLOTHING CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE 851 131650 FMV CHRISTMAS GIFTS SCHOOL UNIFORMS 10 595 FMV UNIFORMS VEHICLE ASSISTANCE,INSURANCE, MAINTENANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS 13 48558 TRAVEL ASSISTANCE 5 1037 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. CLIENT REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE TRACKED THROUGH CASEWORTHY AND MAAC (MID AMERICA ASSISTANCE COALITION) PROGRAMS. THE MISSION LIMITS FINANCIAL GRANTS TO FAMILIES TO ONCE PER YEAR (UTILITY ASSISTANCE), BUT WITH A FAMILY MAX OF TWO SUCH TIMES PER YEAR. X 8833549 Selling cost X 15 19820 Other - Blue Book Value X 1 85371 Other - Net Sale X 108 580929 Other - By Pound Value X 171 3117 Other - Cost X Holiday Presents 77 143124 Market value X EQUIPMENT 27 5774 Market value X PROGRAM & OFFICE SUPPLIES 1239 119335 Other 1 false true true Schedule M, Part I COLUMN B THE AMOUNT IN THIS COLUMN REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions WE PARTNER WITH THRIFT MANAGEMENT SERVICE TO PROCESS AND SELL CLOTHING AND MISC PRODUCTS THROUGH OUR THRIFT STORES. THE MISSION RECEIVES PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 12,544,440 including grants of $ 269,104)(Revenue $ 61,677) CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A 12 TO 18 MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDING MEN DEDICATED TO RECOVERY WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. THIS PROGRAM TAKES A TRAUMA-INFORMED, HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. THERE WERE 39 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND 8 GRADUATES. THE CLP PROVIDED 13,791 BED NIGHTS; 20,175 MEALS; AND 1,950 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. NEW LIFE PROGRAM (NLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A 9 MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES DEDICATED TO RECOVERY WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TAKES A TRAUMA-INFORMED, HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION. THE NLP HAS 56 BEDS AVAILABLE. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 4,134 BED NIGHTS IN FY 2024, AS WELL AS ALMOST 819 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. CAMP CUMCITO (CITY UNION MISSION CAMP IN THE OZARKS): THE MISSION OPERATES A SUMMER CAMP THAT SERVES LOW-INCOME CHILDREN (AGES 4-16). THE CAMP OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SWIMMING, HIKING, CANOEING, CRAFTS, BIBLE TEACHING, DRAMA, SONGS AND CAMPFIRES, ALL DESIGNED TO GIVE KIDS NEW HOPE AND A FUN-PACKED WEEK SURROUNDED BY LOVE AND DISCIPLINE. CAMP CUMCITO SERVED 275 CAMPERS; AND PROVIDED 3,468 MEALS AND 1,152 BED NIGHTS VANDERBERG YOUTH CENTER PROGRAM (VYC): THE MISSION PROVIDES CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH A PROGRAM OF WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY, ORGANIZED PLAY, HOMEWORK TUTORING, FIELD TRIPS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, HELPING BOYS AND GIRLS TO DEVELOP RESPONSIBLE AND GODLY ATTITUDES TOWARD THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY. THE MISSION SERVED 88 STUDENTS; AND PROVIDED 1,084 MEALS AND 493 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (CA): THE MISSION PROVIDES EXTENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE RELIEF EFFORTS TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY RESIDENTS THAT INCLUDES THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND A WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY. THE MISSION ALSO OFFERS SIGNIFICANT SEASONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THANKSGIVING FOOD ASSISTANCE, MISSION CHRISTMAS, AND SCHOOL CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. 1,283 GUESTS WERE SERVED, AND 1,135 VOUCHERS WERE PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED GUESTS TO PURCHASE NEEDED ITEMS AT THE LOCAL "BUY THE POUND" THRIFT STORE. MATERIAL WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A MATERIAL WAREHOUSE THAT ENABLES THE RECEIPT OF LARGE CORPORATE PRODUCT DONATIONS, E.G., FOOD, PAPER ITEMS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS), PLASTICWARE, ETC. THE WAREHOUSE ENABLES THE MISSION TO OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO MORE GUESTS, AS WELL AS IN A MORE EFFICIENT MANNER. FOOD WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION MAINTAINS A FOOD WAREHOUSE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO RECEIVE AND STORE LARGE FOOD QUANTITIES (BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED) IN ORDER TO SUPPLY THE FOOD NEEDS TO OUR VARIOUS MINISRIES. THE WAREHOUSE HAS FREEZER, REFRIGERATED AND DRY STORAGE CAPACITY. CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM: ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OUR GRADUATES FACE IS RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. EVEN WHERE PUBLIC OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE, IT IS OFTEN TIME CONSUMING AND INFLEXIBLE. THROUGH THE MISSION'S CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM, WE ENSURE MANY OF OUR GRADUATES ARE SUPPORTED WITH RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SO THAT THEY CAN GET TO WORK, MANAGE GROCERY SHOPPING AND APPOINTMENTS, AND CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES' NEEDS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE A CAR AND ASSISTANCE WITH MAINTAINING THAT CAR FOR A YEAR. LAST FISCAL YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE 10 GRADUATES WITH A RELIABLE VEHICLE. CITY THRIFT STORES: OUR FIVE CITY THRIFT STORES, ALONG WITH OUR LAWRENCE DROP OFF LOCATION, PROVIDE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING, SHOES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IN-HOUSE CLIENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROFITS HELP FUND CITY UNION MISSION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 3 Delegation of management duties THE MISSION HAS CONTRACTED WITH A PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, THRIFT MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, TO OVERSEE AND DEVELOP ITS THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS, INCLUDING PROVIDING DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT OF THE STORES AND COLLECTION OPERATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, WHO PROVIDES A COPY TO MANAGEMENT FOR REVIEW. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PUT ON THE BOARD WEB PAGE AND EMAILED TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE AND ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD WOULD DISCUSS THE MATTER WITH THE MEMBER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION(S). BOARD MEMBERS INVOLVED IN ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE RECUSED FROM DISCUSSION AND DECISION MAKING. EMPLOYEES ALSO AGREE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON HIRE. THE CEO OR HIS DIRECT REPORTS MONITOR AND ADDRESS ANY EMPLOYEE RELATED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official DAVID LANGFORD (BOARD MEMBER) PERFORMS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ON OTHER RESCUE MISSION'S 990 REPORTS TO COMPARE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARIES. THE MISSION USES THIS AS A BENCHMARK, AND ADDITIONALLY TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE COST OF LIVING. THE BOARD MEETS EACH YEAR IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AND VOTE ON THE CEO'S SALARY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees - Total Expense: 3841155, Program Service Expense: 3663166, Management and General Expenses: 113461, Fundraising Expenses: 64528; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN PERPETUAL TRUST - 101620; IMPAIRMENT LOSS - -2662346; CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST (1) CHARITABLE TRUST MO CITY UNION MISS Trust true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false