City Union Mission does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
City Union does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2020 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected program service expenses.
- Did not identify total projected fundraising expenses.
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
City Union Mission meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1924, MO
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Stated Purpose
"to share the Gospel and meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of men, women, and children who are poor or homeless."
City Union Mission (City Union) reports that it is a Christian ministry that works to address the root causes of homelessness and promote beliefs and actions leading to a strong individual personally and within the community. The organization operates a homeless shelter, which offers Chapel service, medical services, meal service, and operates a Learning Center. City Union provides adults with a three-month employment assistance program, accountable to a case manager and the attendance of weekly Bible studies. The organization also engages in community assistance to reach out to low-income women and families living in the Kansas City area to offer assistance with clothing, furniture, food, utilities, school uniforms, baby supplies, and Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance. In 2019, City Union states that it served 273,263 meals, provided 131,806 individuals with beds, had 63,016 individuals attend Chapel service, and examined 9,944 individuals for medical issues.
For the year ended September 30, 2019, City Union Mission's program expenses were:
Men's ministry |
$5,582,614 |
Thrift stores |
$4,330,977 |
Family and youth ministries |
$3,491,737 |
Warehouse |
$1,280,747 |
Farm and camp |
$936,722 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$15,622,797 |
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Chief Executive
Terry Megli, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$122,516
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Chair of the Board
Kerry Classen
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
IT Specialist, SailPoint Technologies
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Board Size
18
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Paid Staff Size
141
*2019 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Television
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $17,823,474 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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.
The following information is based on City Union Mission's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$9,713,680 |
Receiving center sales |
$4,640,352 |
In-kind contributions |
$3,330,780 |
Investment income, net |
$1,024,280 |
Special events, net |
$138,662 |
Miscellaneous income |
$89,647 |
Camp rental and fees |
$62,917 |
Vending revenue |
$31,255 |
Dormitory fees |
$14,969 |
Beneficial interest in Community Foundations |
$1,841 |
Unrealized losses on investments, net |
($284,513) |
Total Income |
$18,763,870 |
- Programs: 86%
- Fundraising: 9%
- Administrative: 5%
Total Income |
$18,763,870 |
Program expenses |
$15,622,797 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,723,159 |
Administrative expenses |
$946,412 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$18,292,368 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$471,502 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$37,538,092 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-5,199 |
Ending Net Assets |
$38,004,395 |
Total Liabilities |
$621,436 |
Total Assets |
$38,625,831 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a loss on disposal of assets.
Note 2: According to City Union's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2019, the organization received $3,330,780 in contributed goods and services including food ($1,382,593), furniture and household items ($685,808), clothing ($252,414), miscellaneous ($187,579), equipment ($163,044), advertising ($150,040), professional services ($126,323), donated prepared meals ($121,087), Christmas and Thanksgiving baskets ($98,204), supplies ($63,614), paper products ($51,656), public education ($42,561), maintenance ($5,397), and school supplies ($460).