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Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Inc

Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Inc

Wilmington, NC 28401
Tax ID56-1566178

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About this organization

Revenue

$5,399,100

Expenses

$4,656,084

Website

goodshepherdwilmington.org

Mission

The mission of Good Shepherd Center is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition to housing.

About

THE MISSION OF GOOD SHEPHERD MINISTRIES, INC. IS TO FEED THE HUNGRY, SHELTER THE HOMELESS AND FOSTER TRANSITION TO HOUSING. ESTABLISHED AS A MODEST SOUP KITCHEN IN 1983, GOOD SHEPHERD HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS TO PROVIDE A DAY SHELTER, NIGHT SHELTER, AND IN 2001, THE SGT. EUGENE ASHLEY TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS IN EARLY RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE DAY SHELTER PROVIDES THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS WITH A LOW-DEMAND SAFE HAVEN WHERE THEY MAY RECEIVE MAIL AND CLEAN CLOTHING, AND ACCESS TO TELEPHONES, RESTROOMS AND SHOWERS. GUESTS ALSO BENEFIT FROM AN ON-SITE MEDICAL CLINIC, OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, WHICH PROVIDES FREE, NON-THREATENING ACCESS TO HEALTH SCREENINGS, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND WOUND CARE. ANNUALLY, OUR SECOND HELPINGS PROGRAM REDISTRIBUTES AS MUCH AS 500 TONS OF SALVAGED FOOD--THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN THROWN AWAY--TO AREA PROGRAMS FOR THE LOW-INCOME, CHILDREN, AND THE ELDERLY, IN ADDITION TO ENABLING OUR SOUP KITCHEN TO SERVE AS MANY AS 500 MEALS DAILY TO THE HUNGRY. ALREADY THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF HOMELESS SERVICES IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA, GOOD SHEPHERD OPENED A NIGHT SHELTER IN 2005 TO BETTER RESPOND TO AN UNMET NEED FOR EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT BEDS. OPEN EVERY NIGHT, YEAR-ROUND, THE SHELTER CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 118 HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN EACH NIGHT, PROVIDING THEM NOT ONLY A BED, BUT ACCESS TO FOOD, CLOTHING, RESTROOMS, SHOWERS, INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING PLACEMENT. TRAINED STAFF WORKS WITH GUESTS IN SETTING AND WORKING TOWARD A PLAN FOR BECOMING HOUSED AGAIN. ANNUALLY, GOOD SHEPHERD MOVES APPROXIMATELY 150 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN FROM HOMELESSNESS TO STABLE HOUSING.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The mission of good shepherd is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and foster transition to housing.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The mission of good shepherd is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and foster transition to housing.”.

  • The non-profit is operating legally in the state of NC.
  • The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 811 MARTIN ST, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401 in the filing.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 48 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 $743,016.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 18 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1987.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,327,113 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $230,608 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 has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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