Vision House 
The information in this column was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 1/17/2022. To update the information in this column, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
Summary
Vision House is a Christian nonprofit that provides transitional housing, critical support and life skills training for families experiencing homelessness.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Vision House
P.O. Box 2951
Renton, WA 98056
Website: visionhouse.org
Phone: 425-228-6356
Email: info@visionhouse.org
Organization details
EIN: 911493474
CEO/President: Melissa Gehrig
Chairman: Derek Sciba
Board size: 10
Founder: John and Susan Camerer
Ruling year: 2005
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2015
Purpose
To inspire our community to unite so that all people have access to a healthy home.
Mission statement
To follow Jesus in working with families experiencing poverty or homelessness to promote positive transformation.
Statement of faith
1. We believe In God, Creator and Lord of the Universe, the co-eternal triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Hebrews 11:3; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
2. We believe that Jesus Christ, God's Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary and lived a sinless life. He died on the cross, removing our guilt and reconciling us to God. He rose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven where He is the only mediator between God and man. (Romans 3:25; Luke 1:26-38; Hebrews 7:24-25; 1 Corinthians 15; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 20:31)
3. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God, that all Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, that the believer may be adequately equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Matthew 5:18; John 16:12-13)
4. We believe all people are created in the image of God, born sinners, incapable of returning to God except through salvation by grace, through faith in Christ Jesus alone. (Titus 2:11-14; Ephesians 2:8-10; John 1:12; 1 John 5:11-13)
5. We believe the Holy Spirit persuades us to repent of our sins, renews our hearts, and causes the Church and its people to grow in Christian maturity. (Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 5:18-20; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
6. We believe in one holy, universal and apostolic Church, which is called to worship God, preach the Gospel, make disciples, promote righteousness and justice, and relieve human suffering. (Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 5:25-27; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14)
7. We believe that Christ will return to raise the dead, judge all people and establish His glorious kingdom. ( John 5:28-29; John 11:25-26; Revelation 20:5-15)
Transparency grade
A
To understand our transparency grade, click here.
Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 800 of 1010 | 126 of 159 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 657 of 1012 | 108 of 159 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 583 of 1012 | 84 of 159 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 789 of 1010 | 136 of 159 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 14% | 12% | 17% | 18% | 15% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 9% | 11% | 9% | 11% | 11% | 9% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 74% | 74% | 66% | 62% | 63% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 11% | 10% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 26% | 26% | 34% | 38% | 37% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 79% | 78% | 79% | 81% | 81% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 89% | 74% | 95% | 104% | 93% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 70% | 58% | 75% | 84% | 76% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 11% | 26% | 5% | -4% | 7% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 5% | 5% | 14% | 2% | -1% | 3% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 9% | 10% | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.58 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.37 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.69 | 5.74 | 6.36 | 6.85 | 6.61 | 7.82 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.16 | 2.09 | 2.36 | 2.67 | 2.61 | 2.88 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.33 | 8.54 | 5.89 | 5.35 | 7.07 | 6.06 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.51 | 5.07 | 4.23 | 3.66 | 3.95 | 3.48 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 8% | 6% | 7% | 6% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 1% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 142% | 253% | 253% | 239% | 237% | 255% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $2,067,158 | $1,687,009 | $1,074,016 | $992,042 | $844,203 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $67,434 | $99,037 | $363,032 | $450,706 | $389,233 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,134,592 | $1,786,046 | $1,437,048 | $1,442,748 | $1,233,436 |
| Long-term investments | $160,769 | $141,188 | $249,519 | $262,747 | $273,128 |
| Fixed assets | $9,947,454 | $9,425,189 | $8,156,085 | $7,834,008 | $8,134,992 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $10,108,223 | $9,566,377 | $8,405,604 | $8,096,755 | $8,408,120 |
| Total assets | $12,242,815 | $11,352,423 | $9,842,652 | $9,539,503 | $9,641,556 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $250,023 | $303,350 | $268,570 | $203,949 | $203,435 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $250,023 | $303,350 | $268,570 | $203,949 | $203,435 |
| Debt | $691,747 | $404,637 | $401,344 | $399,077 | $400,402 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $691,747 | $404,637 | $401,344 | $399,077 | $400,402 |
| Total liabilities | $941,770 | $707,987 | $669,914 | $603,026 | $603,837 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $10,085,193 | $8,876,786 | $7,393,079 | $6,877,690 | $7,150,854 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,215,852 | $1,767,650 | $1,779,659 | $2,058,787 | $1,886,865 |
| Net assets | $11,301,045 | $10,644,436 | $9,172,738 | $8,936,477 | $9,037,719 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $3,706,994 | $4,170,990 | $2,666,652 | $2,239,150 | $2,403,653 |
| Program service revenue | $1,342,146 | $1,558,236 | $1,473,484 | $1,455,599 | $1,478,536 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $17,136 | $39,429 | $17,876 | $17,858 | $15,081 |
| Other revenue | ($32,254) | ($108,987) | ($105,917) | ($82,201) | ($78,331) |
| Total other revenue | $1,327,028 | $1,488,678 | $1,385,443 | $1,391,256 | $1,415,286 |
| Total revenue | $5,034,022 | $5,659,668 | $4,052,095 | $3,630,406 | $3,818,939 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $3,537,899 | $3,298,551 | $3,046,450 | $3,055,729 | $2,890,715 |
| Management and general | $387,655 | $417,839 | $339,816 | $306,180 | $300,448 |
| Fundraising | $533,313 | $493,760 | $447,952 | $402,291 | $356,999 |
| Total expenses | $4,458,867 | $4,210,150 | $3,834,218 | $3,764,200 | $3,548,162 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $575,155 | $1,449,518 | $217,877 | ($133,794) | $270,777 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $575,155 | $1,449,518 | $217,877 | ($133,794) | $270,777 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Melissa Gehrig | Executive Director | $122,953 |
| James Richey | Director of Operations | $58,137 |
| Jeff Darr | Finance Manager | $48,640 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2019
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 1/17/2022. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
Founded in 1990 in Renton, WA, Vision House was born out of a God-given conviction in the hearts of John and Susan Camerer to reach and support single moms with kids at risk of ending up on the streets. Vision House has been providing transitional housing with supportive services for the past 30 years to help families experiencing homelessness move from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. The ministry has grown from serving two single mothers and their kids at one time to now serving over 300 families a year, supporting single mothers, single fathers and two-parent families. Our program is infused with the commitment and passion to see lives changed and the cycle of homelessness broken for the next generation.
Program accomplishments
192 people experiencing homelessness received housing and support services in 2020: 120 kids, 60 moms, and 12 dads
84% increase in Life Skills Development, through classes that focused on finances, cooking, parenting and more in 2020
355 hours of direct services in Youth and Family Advocacy to restore family bonds in 2020
92% of Vision House families who completed the program transitioned to permanent housing in 2020