Coachella Valley Rescue Mission 
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Summary
Since 1971, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has been an oasis, a place of refuge for the homeless and needy in our valley. We are a safe haven, a place of rest for the weary and a place where daily physical and spiritual needs may be met.
Over the years the mission has continued to meet the ever growing needs of individuals, who for a variety of reasons, have found themselves without the basic necessities of life. A dedicated staff and volunteers serve more than 340,000 meals annually and provide shelter to thousands of men and women with children. Food, clothing, and showers are also provided for those who choose not to shelter with us.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
PO Box 10660
Indio, CA 92202-2564
Website: cvrm.org
Phone: 760-347-3512
Email: info@cvrm.org
Organization details
EIN: 952684844
CEO/President: Darla Burkett
Chairman: Joseph Hayes
Board size: 10
Founder:
Year founded: 1972
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2007
Purpose
As ministers of reconciliation, we are to facilitate the reconciliation of men and women to God, to themselves and to society.
Those in need of recovery due to loss of job, home, health, emotional, mental or spiritual support or physical or substance abuse find themselves drawn to our ministry. We are to facilitate that reconciliation through the available means of this Mission, i.e. food, clothing, shelter, counseling and discipleship. Through these modalities we pave the way for them to be reconciled.
Mission statement
"To serve those in need by sharing the saving grace of Jesus Christ through the provision of food, shelter, clothing and spiritual recovery."
Statement of faith
We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God, and the authoritative rule of faith and practice.
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit; in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings; in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, and ascension into heaven to the right hand of the Father; and in His personal, visible return to this earth.
We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher and Guide.
We believe in the universal Church, the living spiritual body of which Christ is the Head and all regenerated persons are members.
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 264 of 941 | 59 of 160 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 357 of 943 | 63 of 160 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 358 of 943 | 62 of 160 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 374 of 941 | 76 of 160 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 8% | 8% | 9% | 8% | 10% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 7% | 7% | 8% | 7% | 9% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 91% | 92% | 90% | 87% | 88% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 8% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 10% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 9% | 8% | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 82% | 84% | 83% | 84% | 80% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 93% | 102% | 100% | 93% | 92% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 76% | 86% | 82% | 78% | 73% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 7% | -2% | 0% | 7% | 8% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 5% | -1% | 0% | 4% | 4% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 10% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.43 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.76 | 4.39 | 5.12 | 6.91 | 6.96 | 9.44 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.24 | 2.66 | 3.17 | 3.72 | 3.56 | 4.07 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.14 | 9.43 | 6.12 | 2.31 | 2.33 | 1.68 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.59 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.45 | 4.04 | 3.16 | 1.83 | 1.92 | 1.20 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 2% | 3% | 6% | 6% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 141% | 161% | 156% | 174% | 183% | 217% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Cash | $1,726,695 | $1,397,115 | $901,119 | $1,404,954 | $967,747 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $494,384 | $422,904 | $292,392 | $215,945 | $106,880 |
| Short-term investments | $851,151 | $685,758 | $761,462 | $310,238 | $295,788 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,072,230 | $2,505,777 | $1,954,973 | $1,931,137 | $1,370,415 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $10,382,706 | $10,311,973 | $3,040,330 | $2,994,475 | $3,046,821 |
| Other long-term assets | $25,050 | $17,250 | $8,512,431 | $8,518,837 | $8,516,337 |
| Total long-term assets | $10,407,756 | $10,329,223 | $11,552,761 | $11,513,312 | $11,563,158 |
| Total assets | $13,479,986 | $12,835,000 | $13,507,734 | $13,444,449 | $12,933,573 |
| Liabilities | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $325,784 | $409,432 | $225,407 | $194,043 | $167,240 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $621,483 | $634,253 | $647,023 |
| Total current liabilities | $325,784 | $409,432 | $846,890 | $828,296 | $814,263 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $325,784 | $409,432 | $846,890 | $828,296 | $814,263 |
| Net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Without donor restrictions | $13,146,115 | $12,415,911 | $12,645,844 | $12,480,124 | $12,084,939 |
| With donor restrictions | $8,087 | $9,657 | $15,000 | $136,029 | $34,371 |
| Net assets | $13,154,202 | $12,425,568 | $12,660,844 | $12,616,153 | $12,119,310 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Total contributions | $8,022,258 | $7,123,955 | $6,538,916 | $6,428,525 | $5,309,512 |
| Program service revenue | $126,134 | $66,074 | $57,423 | $82,879 | $98,857 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $34,389 | $43,554 | $48,422 | $52,980 | $7,666 |
| Other revenue | $602,275 | $534,021 | $651,187 | $801,143 | $629,310 |
| Total other revenue | $762,798 | $643,649 | $757,032 | $937,002 | $735,833 |
| Total revenue | $8,785,056 | $7,767,604 | $7,295,948 | $7,365,527 | $6,045,345 |
| Expenses | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Program services | $6,676,153 | $6,642,624 | $6,015,788 | $5,749,030 | $4,441,944 |
| Management and general | $833,834 | $732,547 | $690,153 | $614,146 | $594,887 |
| Fundraising | $647,898 | $576,961 | $564,051 | $519,960 | $538,224 |
| Total expenses | $8,157,885 | $7,952,132 | $7,269,992 | $6,883,136 | $5,575,055 |
| Change in net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $627,171 | ($184,528) | $25,956 | $482,391 | $470,290 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $627,171 | ($184,528) | $25,956 | $482,391 | $470,290 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Darla Burkett | Executive Dir. | $137,323 |
| Sue Meyers | Associate Dir. | $106,095 |
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 8/23/2021. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
As the number of homeless in the area continued to grow, we made plans to expand our facility. Property was purchased across the street from the Mission, and in 2007 we started our Building New Beginnings Capital Campaign. Our new facility was built and completed in November 2011, with 150 resident beds and an emergency overnight shelter with a capacity of 75. Our Gateway and New Life Programs have continued to develop and flourish, having an over 80% rate of success. Our Annex was completed in 2015, including a non-emergency medical clinic operated by Health to Hope.
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has been and is a place where people can be rescued, recovered, and restored to the life they desire. At CVRM, the homeless, abused, addicted, and needy have a place where physical, spiritual, and developmental needs are met.
Literally thousands of men, women, and children have been helped through the Mission's programs. Today, the Mission feeds and shelters over 300 clients per day. Over 350,000 meals are served in our kitchen each year and over 100,000 bed nights of safe shelter will be provided. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission could not do this without the kindness and generosity of our donors.
Life-change is taking place!
Program accomplishments
A dedicated staff and volunteers serve more than 340,000 meals annually and provide shelter to thousands of men and women with children.