2026-04-20T09:52:27+00:00 2025-09-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 1201 Walnut Street Suite 1700 Kansas City MO 641062246 990 2024-10-01 446005481 City Union Mission CITY 8164749380 1100 EAST 11TH STREET KANSAS CITY MO 64106 Kevin Gabriel CFO 8164749380 2026-04-20 true Michael Engle P00482834 8162216300 2025-04-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GARETH KEOWN 1100 EAST 11TH STREET KANSAS CITY MO 64106 35088327 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. 14 14 181 3116 0 0 21939610 19063884 61677 81854 1841434 2593668 43387 1552425 23886108 23291831 329397 111595 0 10548270 9772737 1455144 213565 1706619 13786011 13138069 26118822 23235966 -2232714 55865 47598089 47747116 4853996 5835207 42744093 41911909 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 4909583 40860 70075 MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE MISSION OFFERS FOOD, SHELTER, WARM SHOWERS, BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE FOR MEN. THE MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER HAS 85 BEDS IN 7 ROOMS A CLEAN AND SUBSTANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT, WITH OVERFLOW CAPABILITIES AS NEEDED DURING EXTREME (HOT AND COLD) 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 2025, THE MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED OUR GUESTS WITH 26,840 NIGHTS OF SHELTER; 61,490 MEALS SERVED; 1,255 HEALTH SCREENINGS PERFORMED; AND DISTRIBUTED 215 PIECES OF CLOTHING TO OUR GUESTS. 4909583 67662 70075 WOMEN'S & FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE MISSION OFFERS FOOD, SHELTER, WARM SHOWERS, BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES. THE WOMEN'S & FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER HAS 117 BEDS IN 28 ROOMS, IN A CLEAN AND SUBSTANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT, EQUIPPED FOR SINGLE OR FAMILY OCCUPANCY, WITH OVERFLOW CAPABILITIES AS NEEDED DURING EXTREME (HOT AND COLD) 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 2025 THE WOMEN'S & FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED OUR GUESTS WITH 32,169 BED NIGHTS; 52,388 MEALS SERVED; 2,970 HEALTH SCREENINGS; AND DISTRIBUTED 4,468 PIECES OF CLOTHING. THE MISSION ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES. 1571066 3073 22424 LORRAINE MINOR CARE CENTER (LMCC): THE MISSION OFFERS A SEPARATE SHELTER WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICES IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR MEN WITH MENTAL, EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE MISSION COORDINATES GUEST CARE WITH LOCAL SOCIAL, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS TO HELP STABILIZE OUR GUESTS' IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CONDITIONS, WHILE WORKING TO FIND LONGER TERM SOLUTIONS, SUCH AS INDEPENDENT LIVING OR APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 159 MEN WERE ADMITTED INTO THE CARE FACILITY; A TOTAL OF 172 MEN PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM; AND, 103 WERE PLACED INTO COMMUNITY HOUSING. LMCC PROVIDED 5,444 BED NIGHTS; AND SERVED 23,751 MEALS. 8248099 0 117725 MEN'S RECOVERY CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR MEN DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM IS A TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THERE WERE 43 INTAKES, 80 TOTAL PROGRAM AND 23 GRADUATES. THE CLP PROVIDED 12,022 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,731 MEALS; AND DELIVERED 3,042 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. WOMEN & CHILDREN RECOVERY NEW LIFE PROGRAM (NLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM IS A NINE MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. 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. WITH AVAILABLE 56 BEDS, IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 5,666 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,371 MEALS; AND, DELIVERED 1,109 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. YOUTH CAMP CUMCITO (CITY UNION MISSION CAMP IN THE OZARKS): THE MISSION OPERATES A SUMMER CAMP THAT OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SWIMMING, HIKING, CANOEING, CRAFTS, BIBLE TEACHING, FISHING, DRAMA, SONGS AND CAMPFIRES, ALL DESIGNED TO GIVE KIDS NEW HOPE AND A FUN-PACKED WEEK IN A LOVING AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, CAMP CUMCITO SERVED 113 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN (AGES 4-16); PROVIDED 716 BED NIGHTS; AND SERVED 1,695 MEALS. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (CA): THE MISSION PROVIDES EXTENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE RELIEF SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, 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. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MISSION SERVED 1,209 GUESTS, AND PROVIDED 1,469 VOUCHERS TO QUALIFIED GUESTS TO PURCHASE NEEDED ITEMS AT THE LOCAL "BUY THE POUND" THRIFT STORE. GIFT-IN-KIND AND MATERIAL WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A MATERIAL WAREHOUSE (27,000 SQUARE FEET) THAT FACILITATES THE RECEIPT OF LARGE CORPORATE/BUSINESS PRODUCT DONATIONS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE DONATIONS, OF FOOD, CLOTHING, PAPER ITEMS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS), PLASTICWARE, ETC. THE WAREHOUSE ENABLES THE MISSION TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY, AND TO IMPROVE CONTROL OVER INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, MAKING OUR SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MORE GUESTS. FOOD WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A FOOD WAREHOUSE (7,400 SQUARE FEET) THAT RECEIVES AND STORES LARGE FOOD QUANTITIES (BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED) IN ORDER TO SUPPLY THE SUBSTANTIAL FOOD DEMANDS OF THEIR VARIOUS MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN MINISTRIES. THE WAREHOUSE HAS FREEZER, REFRIGERATED AND DRY STORAGE CAPACITY. CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM: RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM GRADUATES FACE ON THE PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, EVEN WHEN FEASIBLE, CAN BE TIME CONSUMING AND INFLEXIBLE. THROUGH THE MISSION'S CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM, WE ENSURE THAT MANY OF OUR GRADUATES ARE SUPPORTED WITH A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN ORDER TO GET TO WORK, DO GROCERY SHOPPING, MANAGE PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS AND CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES' NEEDS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES RECEIVE A CAR, AND ASSISTANCE MAINTAINING THAT CAR, FOR SIX MONTHS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 WE PROVIDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE TO ELEVEN GRADUATES. CITY THRIFT STORES: THE MISSION OWNS FOUR CITY THRIFT STORES IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA, ALONG WITH A PRODUCT DONATION DROP OFF LOCATION IN LAWRENCE, KS. THESE STORES PROVIDE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING, SHOES, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IN-HOUSE CLIENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROFITS FROM OUR CITY THRIFT STORES HELPS TO FUND THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CITY UNION MISSION OFFERS TO THEIR GUESTS. 8248099 117725 19638331 true true false 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 false false true false false false false false false false false false true 44 0 true 181 false false false false false false true 1 false false false true false false false X 14 14 false true false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false false false KS MO X X KEVIN GABRIEL 8164749380 1100 E 11TH ST KANSAS CITY MO 64106 MARK SEWALSON PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 MIKE WALLACE TREASURER/DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 TIM O'BRIEN SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 VINCENT LOPEZ VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 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 DIANE CALHOON DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 JAMES E EWAN 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 MICHAEL IAMMARINO 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 SHERI BLAUWIEKEL DIRECTOR 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 David Reynolds COO 50.0 0.0 X 111259 0 24346 KEVIN GABRIEL CFO 50.0 0.0 X 105964 0 2860 LYNN JOHNSON INTERIM CEO 50.0 0.0 X 98457 0 3948 TERRI MEGLI CEO 50.0 0.0 X 134271 0 27673 449951 0 58827 3 false false false THRIFT MANAGEMENT SERVICES PO BOX 32850 KANSAS CITY MO 64171 THRIFT CONSULTING 692557 BREWER DIRECT 800 Royal Oaks Dr 102 MONROVIA CA 91016 FUNDRAISING 240159 Modern Litho -Print Co PO Box 2170 Jefferson City MO 651022170 Printing 185008 3 19063884 8849971 19063884 CAMP RENTAL 531120 76903 76903 LOCKER FEES 900099 1900 1900 CAMP FEES 900099 3051 3051 0 0 0 0 81854 997508 997508 3225 3225 0 3225 3225 5129322 8482 3541644 0 1587678 8482 1596160 1596160 8453296 8254852 198444 198444 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 54109 54109 VENDING REVENUE 900099 12781 12781 EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT 900099 1283866 1283866 0 0 0 0 1350756 23291831 280298 0 3947649 X 0 0 111595 111595 554714 366111 155320 33283 6892753 6243445 278479 370829 114894 101968 6692 6234 1651978 1466115 96224 89639 558398 495573 32525 30300 692557 692557 82783 82783 78740 78740 213565 213565 59027 59027 4761966 3275076 792748 694142 235656 197534 38122 185990 151230 27881 6879 521740 446983 34451 40306 1826094 1693946 77466 54682 46089 41747 1862 2480 55467 50242 2241 2984 2229347 2068018 94572 66757 645798 581968 43442 20388 GROCERIES 353621 353621 OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES 517870 469086 20923 27861 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 91103 82521 3681 4901 AUTO EXPENSES 259803 259803 494418 489192 1959 3267 23235966 19638331 1891016 1706619 348219 260881 1683997 1895622 8628 11315 0 0 0 0 1057107 1095548 193769 79480 38176825 22040830 17869242 16135995 21106481 22238598 0 0 5330646 6029677 47598089 47747116 1104687 1511827 0 0 3749309 4323380 4853996 5835207 X 39125157 37949596 3618936 3962313 42744093 41911909 47598089 47747116 X 55865 -86395 -801654 X false true true false X 21526362 22774335 22824271 21939610 19063884 108128462 0 0 21526362 22774335 22824271 21939610 19063884 108128462 0 108128462 235038 461152 670020 1177126 1000733 3544069 0 63758 56952 41274 82925 1350756 1595665 113268196 40470303 0.95462 0.97095 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - VENDING REVENUE, COLUMN A - 20902.0, COLUMN B - 19817.0, COLUMN C - 13890.0, COLUMN D - 13535.0, COLUMN E - 12781.0, COLUMN F - 80925.0; DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - 42856.0, COLUMN B - 37135.0, COLUMN C - 27384.0, COLUMN D - 69390.0, COLUMN E - 1337975.0, COLUMN F - 1514740.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1702828 161975 45747 4768 1814288 1621625 299129 213796 4130 1702828 1486667 134958 1621625 1763143 -276476 1486667 1521815 245896 4568 1763143 0.0 0.6953 0.3047 false false 632297 632297 517000 28467044 16710641 12273403 1156879 208604 948275 1483876 703843 780033 5919729 4417742 1501987 16135995 DEPOSITS 38077 BENEFICIAL INTEREST-COMM FDN 1950158 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 4041442 6029677 Federal Income Taxes LEASE LIABILITY 4323380 4323380 31746876 -86395 19837 8580630 8514072 23232804 59027 0 59027 23291831 32579060 19837 9382284 9402121 23176939 59027 0 59027 23235966 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 - 8254852 CHANGE IN PERPETUAL TRUST - 325778 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD - 8254852 IMPAIRMENT LOSS - 1127432 X X X X X X true BREWER DIRECT 800 Royal Oaks Dr 102 Monrovia CA 91016 MAIL SOLICITATION false 525237 213565 311672 525237 213565 311672 KS MO 0 0 0 0 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 09/30/2025, BREWER DIRECT PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES OF $213,565 AND THE DIRECT MAIL EXPENSES WERE $190,565. true UTILITY ASSISTANCE 11 4038 MEDICAL EXPENSES 17 4217 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, ID ASSISTANCE, COURT FEES 31 3338 SPENDING ALLOWANCE 80 7520 FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 99 2055 FMV Furniture and Household Items CLOTHING 100 2712 FMV Clothing CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE 555 35663 FMV Christmas Gifts VEHICLE ASSISTANCE,INSURANCE, MAINTENANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS 17 48554 TRAVEL ASSISTANCE 12 3498 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds CLIENT REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE TRACKED THROUGH THE MISSION TRACKER PROGRAM. 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 8539448 Selling cost 17 67921 Other - Blue Book Value 152 184525 Other - by the pound 61 17034 Other - by the pound X Program & Services 66 37755 Market value X Holiday Presents 14 3288 Other - by the pound 0 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 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 8,248,099 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 117,725) MEN'S RECOVERY CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR MEN DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM IS A TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THERE WERE 43 INTAKES, 80 TOTAL PROGRAM AND 23 GRADUATES. THE CLP PROVIDED 12,022 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,731 MEALS; AND DELIVERED 3,042 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. WOMEN & CHILDREN RECOVERY NEW LIFE PROGRAM (NLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM IS A NINE MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. 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. WITH AVAILABLE 56 BEDS, IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 5,666 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,371 MEALS; AND, DELIVERED 1,109 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. YOUTH CAMP CUMCITO (CITY UNION MISSION CAMP IN THE OZARKS): THE MISSION OPERATES A SUMMER CAMP THAT OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SWIMMING, HIKING, CANOEING, CRAFTS, BIBLE TEACHING, FISHING, DRAMA, SONGS AND CAMPFIRES, ALL DESIGNED TO GIVE KIDS NEW HOPE AND A FUN-PACKED WEEK IN A LOVING AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, CAMP CUMCITO SERVED 113 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN (AGES 4-16); PROVIDED 716 BED NIGHTS; AND SERVED 1,695 MEALS. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (CA): THE MISSION PROVIDES EXTENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE RELIEF SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, 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. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MISSION SERVED 1,209 GUESTS, AND PROVIDED 1,469 VOUCHERS TO QUALIFIED GUESTS TO PURCHASE NEEDED ITEMS AT THE LOCAL "BUY THE POUND" THRIFT STORE. GIFT-IN-KIND AND MATERIAL WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A MATERIAL WAREHOUSE (27,000 SQUARE FEET) THAT FACILITATES THE RECEIPT OF LARGE CORPORATE/BUSINESS PRODUCT DONATIONS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE DONATIONS, OF FOOD, CLOTHING, PAPER ITEMS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS), PLASTICWARE, ETC. THE WAREHOUSE ENABLES THE MISSION TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY, AND TO IMPROVE CONTROL OVER INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, MAKING OUR SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MORE GUESTS. FOOD WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A FOOD WAREHOUSE (7,400 SQUARE FEET) THAT RECEIVES AND STORES LARGE FOOD QUANTITIES (BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED) IN ORDER TO SUPPLY THE SUBSTANTIAL FOOD DEMANDS OF THEIR VARIOUS MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN MINISTRIES. THE WAREHOUSE HAS FREEZER, REFRIGERATED AND DRY STORAGE CAPACITY. CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM: RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM GRADUATES FACE ON THE PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, EVEN WHEN FEASIBLE, CAN BE TIME CONSUMING AND INFLEXIBLE. THROUGH THE MISSION'S CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM, WE ENSURE THAT MANY OF OUR GRADUATES ARE SUPPORTED WITH A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN ORDER TO GET TO WORK, DO GROCERY SHOPPING, MANAGE PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS AND CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES' NEEDS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES RECEIVE A CAR, AND ASSISTANCE MAINTAINING THAT CAR, FOR SIX MONTHS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 WE PROVIDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE TO ELEVEN GRADUATES. CITY THRIFT STORES: THE MISSION OWNS FOUR CITY THRIFT STORES IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA, ALONG WITH A PRODUCT DONATION DROP OFF LOCATION IN LAWRENCE, KS. THESE STORES PROVIDE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING, SHOES, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IN-HOUSE CLIENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROFITS FROM OUR CITY THRIFT STORES HELPS TO FUND THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CITY UNION MISSION OFFERS TO THEIR GUESTS. 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 THE BOARD PERFORMS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, EXAMINING SEVERAL FACTORS. OTHER RESCUE MISSION'S 990 REPORTS ARE REFERENCED TO COMPARE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARIES. THOSE OF SIMILAR-SIZE IN ADDITION TO THOSE LOCATED IN THE MIDWEST, HAVE SIMILAR SERVICES AND COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL METRICS ARE GIVEN HIGHER REGARD AS BENCHMARKS. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOARD VIEWS COST OF LIVING CHANGES AND VARIOUS QUALITATIVE FACTORS SUCH AS LEADERSHIP SKILLS AS MEANINGFUL INPUT. THE BOARD ALSO VALUES INPUT FROM VARIOUS SALARY TRACKING SOURCES (E.G. CITYGATE NETWORK COMPENSATION SURVEYS). THE BOARD MEETS EACH YEAR IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE METRICS MENTIONED ABOVE AND VOTES 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 CITY THRIFT & OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES - Total Expense: 4761966, Program Service Expense: 3275076, Management and General Expenses: 792748, Fundraising Expenses: 694142; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN PERPETUAL TRUST - 325778; IMPAIRMENT LOSS - -1127432; Total - -801654;