City Rescue Mission
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CITY RESCUE MISSION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1946, EXISTS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY, SERVING THEM THROUGH THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE BEGINNING WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES (HOT MEALS, CLEAN CLOTHING AND SAFE SHELTER) TO HOMELESS AND ADDICTED AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS IN JACKSONVILLE AND THE SURROUNDING NORTHEAST FLORIDA COMMUNITIES. FOR THOSE NEEDING ADDICTION RECOVERY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL, BIBLICALLY BASED RECOVERY PROGRAM (LIFEBUILDERS). INDIVIDUALS ENTERING LIFEBUILDERS ARE OFFERED BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION, COUNSELING INCLUDING RELAPSE PREVENTION AND COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES AS WELL AS ON-SITE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND CHIROPRACTIC CARE. IN ADDITION TO LIFEBUILDERS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH JOB TRAINING/PLACEMENT SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2018, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN HOMES OF HOP
- Income
- $7.7 million
- Spending
- $8.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
- Employees
- 85
- Highest pay
- $124,132, executive di
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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $3.0 million spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES: CITY RESCUE MISSION PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL MEALS, CLEAN CLOTHING AND SAFE SHELTER EVERY EVENING TO HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING ASSISTANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO INTRODUCE ALL WE SERVE TO THE LIFE CHANGING LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST. WE PROVIDE MEALS, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS FOR PERMANENT HOUSING AND AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR LIFEBUILDERS LONG TERM RECOVERY PROGRAM. EACH YEAR WE OFFER THREE COMMUNITY FEASTS, EASTER, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS, EACH SERVING IN EXCESS OF 500 INDIVIDUALS.
- $1.3 million spent. RETAIL ACTIVITIES: CITY RESCUE MISSION OPERATES ONE STORE SELLING DONATED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS, THE RETAIL ACTIVITIES PROVIDE JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFEBUILDERS STUDENTS AND CLOTHING TO ALL WHO RESIDE IN OUR FACILITIES.
- $497,275 spent. MEDICAL & DENTAL SERVICES - PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE LIFE BUILDERS RECOVERY PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO THE EXPENSES FOR THESE SERVICES, CITY RESCUE MISSION RECEIVED DONATED SUPPLIES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
- $992,808 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO EQUIP AND PREPARE STUDENTS IN THE CITY RESCUE MISSION LIFEBUILDERS PROGRAM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LIVE A FULFILLING AND INDEPENDENT LIFE. THERE ARE THREE SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS. THE TRAINING PHASE FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING SKILLS THAT WILL HELP WITH THEIR RETURN TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AND TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE WORKPLACE AND AT HOME. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN JOB SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. GUEST SPEAKERS CONDUCT WORKSHOPS PROVIDING DIRECTION ON VOCATIONAL JOB TRAINING AS WELL AS OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE SERVANT LEADERSHIP PHASE IS DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SKILLS LEARNED. IN THE TRANSITIONAL PHASE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS VALUABLE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL RESOURCES. HOMES OF HOPE - DURING FYE 2018 THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY CALLED HOMES OF HOPE WITH 14 NEWLY RENOVATED HOUSES. RESIDENTS ARE GRADUATES OF CITY RESCUE MISSION'S LIFEBUILDERS OR OTHER SIMILAR RECOVERY PROGRAM. EACH RESIDENT MUST EXECUTE A MONTHLY HOUSING AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING THEY WILL ADHERE TO RULES AND CONDITIONS.
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO EQUIP AND PREPARE STUDENTS IN THE CITY RESCUE MISSION LIFEBUILDERS PROGRAM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LIVE A FULFILLING AND INDEPENDENT LIFE. THERE ARE THREE SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS. THE TRAINING PHASE FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING SKILLS THAT WILL HELP WITH THEIR RETURN TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AND TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE WORKPLACE AND AT HOME. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN JOB SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. GUEST SPEAKERS CONDUCT WORKSHOPS PROVIDING DIRECTION ON VOCATIONAL JOB TRAINING AS WELL AS OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE SERVANT LEADERSHIP PHASE IS DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SKILLS LEARNED. IN THE TRANSITIONAL PHASE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS VALUABLE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL RESOURCES. HOMES OF HOPE - DURING FYE 2018 THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY CALLED HOMES OF HOPE WITH 14 NEWLY RENOVATED HOUSES. RESIDENTS ARE GRADUATES OF CITY RESCUE MISSION'S LIFEBUILDERS OR OTHER SIMILAR RECOVERY PROGRAM. EACH RESIDENT MUST EXECUTE A MONTHLY HOUSING AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING THEY WILL ADHERE TO RULES AND CONDITIONS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1956.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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