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Winchester Union Rescue Mission Inc

EIN 54-0970105 · Winchester, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WINCHESTER RESCUE MISSION PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CARE TO INDIVIDUALS DEVASTATED BY THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS BY OFFERING HEALING FROM THE PAST, HELP FOR THE PRESENT AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
24
Volunteers
1,120
Highest pay
$90,029, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $579,493 spent. THE WINCHESTER RESCUE MISSION PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CARE TO INDIVIDUALS DEVASTATED BY THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS BY OFFERING HEALING FROM THE PAST, HELP FOR THE PRESENT AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. MEN AND WOMEN WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN NEED OF A SAFE AND WELCOMING PLACE TO LAND CAN FIND IT AT WINCHESTER RESCUE MISSION. AS THE BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND HYGIENE SERVICES ARE MET, STRESS IS REMOVED, AND HEALING CAN BEGIN. WHEN A PERSON WALKS THROUGH THE MISSION DOORS, THEY COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE INTAKE AND ARE THEN CONNECTED WITH A CASE MANAGE TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL, ATTAINABLE AND PROGRESSIVE GOALS TO BEGIN WORKING TOWARDS THE ULTIMATE LONG-TERM GOAL OF LIFE TRANSFORMATION. AREAS A GUEST MAY WORK ON WITH THEIR CASE MANAGER INCLUDE ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL ISSUES, DENTAL ISSUES, LIFE SKILLS, INCOME, HOUSING, VETERAN'S SERVICES, OBTAINING PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION, AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE. DURING FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025, THE WINCHESTER RESCUE MISSION PROVIDED 15,764 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND 2252 HOURS OF IN PERSON CASE MANAGEMENT.
  2. $732,730 spent. HUNGER CAN CREATE INSTABILITY AND A SEEMINGLY ENDLESS CYCLE OF BROKENNESS AND DEPRESSION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. NOT EVERYONE WHO JOINS US FOR MEALS IS HOMELESS. RECENTLY OUR COMMUNITY HAS BEEN GREATLY AFFECTED BY FOOD INSECURITY AND MANY OF OUR NEIGHBORS FIND THEMSELVES IN NEED OF MEALS AND GROCERIES THAT THEY CANNOT AFFORD FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. PROVIDING FREE GROCERIES THROUGH OUR PROGRAM KNOWN AS CAMERON MARKET, ALLOWS FOR THOSE WITH MINIMAL HOUSEHOLD FINANCES TO PAY OTHER CRITICAL BILLS AND HELP TO STABILIZE THE HOME. DURING THE 2024/2025 FINANCIAL YEAR 33,438 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED GROCERIES THROUGH OUR CAMERON MARKET INITIATIVE. FREE PREPARED MEALS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR CAF ON CAMERON INITIATIVE PROVIDED 72,622 HOT MEALS TO OUR COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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