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Waterfront Rescue Mission, Inc.

Waterfront Rescue Mission, Inc.

Pensacola, FL 32505
Tax ID59-0838106

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About this organization

Revenue

$11,825,406

Expenses

$11,741,224

Mission

Demonstrating God's goodness by providing Rescue and Recovery Services in Jesus' Name.

About

FOUNDED IN 1949, WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION PROVIDES REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO INDIGENT PEOPLE AND THOSE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER LIFE-DOMINATING ISSUES. IN 2019, THE MISSION SERVED 213,033 MEALS AND PROVIDED 76,211 NIGHTS OF SHELTER, 3,635 INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS, 5,076 PIECES OF CLOTHING, AND COUNTLESS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO FAMILIES IN NEED. WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION HELPS MEN AND WOMEN ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE-DOMINATING ISSUES. HEALING AND RESTORATION ARE THE GOALS OF THIS BIBLE-BASED MODEL THAT PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENT, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, THE MISSION HELPS MEN AND WOMEN ENROLL IN LOCAL COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS AND ALSO ASSISTS IN PROCURING JOBS TO HELP ENSURE CLIENTS ARE EQUIPPED TO BECOME AND REMAIN PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. IN THIS ADVANCED STAGE OF THE PROGRAM, MEN AND WOMEN ARE ALSO TAUGHT TO MANAGE PERSONAL FINANCES AND HOW TO PROCURE A PERSONAL RESIDENCE UPON GRADUATION. THE MISSION'S VETERANS PROGRAM SERVES HOMELESS MILITARY VETERANS BY COORDINATING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN OBTAINING BENEFITS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE MISSION'S RESPITE CARE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH HOSPITAL BEDS FOR ILL OR INJURED HOMELESS MEN TO RECUPERATE. THE MISSION'S DAY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP INDIGENT MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WITH JOB SEARCHES, MAIL AND PHONE SERVICES, STORAGE LOCKERS, CLOTHING, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SPIRITUAL COUNSELING, AND ALSO PROVIDES MEALS AND LAUNDERING AND SHOWER PROVISIONS. THROUGH THE MISSION'S VARIOUS SITES AND PROGRAMS, MEN AND WOMEN ARE OFFERED LITERACY PROGRAMS IF NEEDED, AND THEY LEARN FUNDAMENTAL COMPUTER SKILLS. THEY ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN VALUABLE WORK SKILLS SUCH AS FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION, MERCHANDISING, PRODUCTION, REGISTER TRAINING, CUSTOMER SERVICES, AND COOKING. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A HAND UP, AND NOT JUST A HAND OUT, TO MEN AND WOMEN SUFFERING FROM LIFE-DOMINATING ISSUES.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Demonstrating god's goodness by providing rescue and recovery services in jesus' name.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Demonstrating god's goodness by providing rescue and recovery services in jesus' name.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is FL.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is PO BOX 870, PENSACOLA, FL, 32591.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 528 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $84,182.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1949.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $6,602,550 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $759,032 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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