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Rescue Mission of Utica Inc

EIN 15-0569359 · Utica, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE RESCUE MISSION OF UTICA IS A FAITH-BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS: THE RESCUE MISSION UTICA IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY UNCONDITIONALLY ENDEAVORING TO ASSESS AND MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE COMING FOR ASSISTANCE.FOR OVER 130 PLUS YEARS, THE RESCUE MISSION HAS GROWN IN ITS ABILITY TO SUPPLY RESIDENCY-BASED PROGRAMS AIMED AT: BREAKING THE CYCLE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY, HOUSING HOMELESS MEN, TEACHING LIFE SKILLS AND PROVIDING RESIDENTS WITH SUPPORTIVE AND AFTERCARE SERVICES SO THAT THEY CAN LEARN VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN LONG-TERM, SUSTAINED INDEPENDENCE. THE RESCUE MISSION OF UTICA PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES AND HOUSING TO THE HOMELESS, THE MENTALLY ILL, THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTIONS SEEKING TO REESTABLISH THEMSELVES IN AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY. IT IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF SUCH SERVICES BETWEEN SYRACUSE AND SCHENECTADY.

Income
$9.2 million
Spending
$9.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
149
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$168,175, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.8 million spent. ENRICHED LIVING CENTER: THE ENRICHED LIVING CENTER (ELC) IS A NYS OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH LICENSED, 52-SINGLE ROOM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR ADULT MEN AND WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. STAFFED 24 HOURS-A-DAY, MAJOR SERVICES INCLUDE: MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH CARE NEEDS, ADVOCACY, SKILL TRAINING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. IN 2025, THE ENRICHED LIVING CENTER (ELC) PROVIDED 17,627 NIGHTS OF CARE TO 62 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. ADDICTION STABILIZATION CENTER (ASC): THE ADDICTION STABILIZATION CENTER IS A 25 BED RESIDENTIAL STABILIZATION SERVICE REGULATED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF OASAS FOR ADULT MEN AND WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. IN 2025, 3,957 DAYS OF CARE WERE PROVIDED TO 192 INDIVIDUALS. INCLUDED IN THIS CARE ARE: SAFE SHELTER,MEDICAL CARE, COUNSELING, ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND REFERRALS.
  3. $790,458 spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MEN: IN 2025, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED 19,017 NIGHTS OF CARE FOR OVER 437MEN. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE LODGING, CLOTHING AND CRITICALLY NEEDED COUNSELING, EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE WITH PERMANENT HOUSING SEARCHES AND REFERRALS TO LOCAL AGENCIES.
  4. $3.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS CONSISTED OF THE DROP IN CENTER, PARKER HOUSE RESIDENCE PROGRAM, REPRESENTATIVE-PAYEE PROGRAM,PEER ADVOCATE PROGRAM,COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM, COMMUNITY CLOTHING ROOM,AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1951.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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