New Orleans Mission 
Summary
New Orleans Mission (NOM) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian Humanitarian Organization dedicated to relieving human suffering. NOM combats poverty, hunger, homelessness, exploitation and oppression with the provision of food, clothing, shelter, medical care and other basic necessities of life. We also help facilitate the healing and development of healthy, vibrant and self-sustaining individuals by addressing issues of addiction, abuse and human trafficking through our Christian Discipleship/Recovery Programs. Located in the heart of downtown, the Mission is the largest private service provider for the homeless in the city.
Contact information
Mailing address:
New Orleans Mission
1134 Baronne Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
Website: neworleansmission.org
Phone: 504-523-2116
Email: info@neworleansmission.org
Organization details
EIN: 721151696
CEO/President: Mr. David Bottner
Chairman: Dr. Bennie Nobles
Board size: 17
Founder:
Year founded: 1990
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
The New Orleans Mission provides food, shelter, clothing and spiritual guidance to the city's homeless, hurting and hungry. Our commitment to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of the homeless community is backed by the financial support of generous local residents, churches, organizations and corporate donors that understand the importance of being socially responsible to the people in communities where they live and/or do business.
Mission statement
Our strategy is to RESCUE people from unimaginable circumstances, strengthen the RECOVERY efforts of those that seek our support, and foster the successful RE-ENGAGEMENT back into society as healthy, disciplined, skilled people ready to lead a sustainable, productive, purpose-driven life.
Statement of faith
Transparency grade
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 114 of 593 | 3 of 42 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 304 of 593 | 11 of 42 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 144 of 593 | 7 of 42 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 126 of 593 | 2 of 42 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Median % for all ministries in MW database | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 7% | 23% | 19% | 20% | 8% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 7% | 23% | 19% | 20% | 8% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 93% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 7% | 18% | 23% | 17% | 8% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Median % for all ministries in MW database | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 87% | 72% | 65% | 72% | 79% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 93% | 131% | 85% | 117% | 104% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 80% | 81% | 94% | 55% | 84% | 82% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 7% | -31% | 15% | -17% | -4% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 19% | -16% | 22% | -20% | -4% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 5% | 11% | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| Investing ratios | Median measure for all ministries in MW database | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.04 | 2.46 | 0.58 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.73 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.73 | 1.20 | 55.89 | 6.94 | 25.64 | 5.94 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.18 | 2.94 | 32.14 | 6.53 | 23.41 | 4.34 |
| Liquidity ratios | Median measure for all ministries in MW database | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 8.84 | 14.19 | 10.94 | 17.61 | 3.34 | 22.29 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.30 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.72 | 3.79 | 0.34 | 1.73 | 0.36 | 2.64 |
| Solvency ratios | Median % for all ministries in MW database | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 7% | 15% | 25% | 35% | 31% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 2% | 15% | 24% | 34% | 30% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 77% | 38% | 147% | 80% | 71% | 95% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
| Cash | $1,115,940 | $20,292 | $114,214 | ($7,673) | ($9,947) |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $117,856 | $13,158 | $12,851 | $40,729 | $191,268 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,233,796 | $33,450 | $127,065 | $33,056 | $181,321 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $237,026 | $1,829,841 | $749,110 | $808,217 | $890,331 |
| Other long-term assets | $6,084 | $6,150 | $6,150 | $6,150 | $6,150 |
| Total long-term assets | $243,110 | $1,835,991 | $755,260 | $814,367 | $896,481 |
| Total assets | $1,476,906 | $1,869,441 | $882,325 | $847,423 | $1,077,802 |
| Liabilities | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $86,954 | $3,057 | $7,216 | $9,892 | $8,134 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $86,954 | $3,057 | $7,216 | $9,892 | $8,134 |
| Debt | $23,698 | $285,387 | $213,388 | $290,767 | $321,897 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $23,698 | $285,387 | $213,388 | $290,767 | $321,897 |
| Total liabilities | $110,652 | $288,444 | $220,604 | $300,659 | $330,031 |
| Net assets | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
| Unrestricted | $1,151,542 | $1,580,997 | $661,721 | $546,764 | $747,771 |
| Temporarily restricted | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Permanently restricted | $214,712 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,366,254 | $1,580,997 | $661,721 | $546,764 | $747,771 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
| Total contributions | $3,622,939 | $821,389 | $977,731 | $663,065 | $755,737 |
| Program service revenue | $268,590 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,292 | $0 | $109 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $269,882 | $0 | $109 | $0 | $0 |
| Total revenue | $3,892,821 | $821,389 | $977,840 | $663,065 | $755,737 |
| Expenses | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
| Program services | $3,168,567 | $769,877 | $538,242 | $556,562 | $618,614 |
| Management and general | $195,396 | $116,979 | $103,412 | $87,051 | $107,430 |
| Fundraising | $268,644 | $188,248 | $188,233 | $130,227 | $61,474 |
| Total expenses | $3,632,607 | $1,075,104 | $829,887 | $773,840 | $787,518 |
| Change in net assets | 2017 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $260,214 | ($253,715) | $147,953 | ($110,775) | ($31,781) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $260,214 | ($253,715) | $147,953 | ($110,775) | ($31,781) |
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History
The New Orleans Mission first opened in 1989 to help provide shelter, food, and spiritual guidance to the homeless and broken in our city.