The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse reported $33.6 million in revenue and $32.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.43 went to program services, $14.51 to management and general costs and $3.06 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 25.2% of the total. Government grants made up 14.5%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $291,134 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 37% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $33MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $34MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.4% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.5% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.12 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 25.2% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 14.5% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 3.7% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $291,134 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.89% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 12.4 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 17 of 17 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSocial enterprise operations: the Rescue Mission operates 17 thrifty shopper stores in 7 counties and 3 eclectic thrift stores, 3fifteen. The clothing and household goods donated to our 4 attended donation centers and sorted by the donation redistribution center are sold at stores to generate revenue for program services or are given away to men, women and children in need through our outreach store. Social enterprise operations also provides workforce development and employment opportunities for the people served by the Rescue Mission
Emergency assistance programs: currently programs are offered in syracuse, binghamton, and auburn. These programs are designed to move individuals out of homelessness and toward regaining their independence. Over the four regions we serve, we provided a total of 155,000 meals to men, women and children, provided 72,000 overnight stays. Throughout the year, we assisted 528 people obtain permanent supportive housing
Permanent housing programs: in addition to operating an emergency shelter, the Rescue Mission provides permanent and supportive housing through multiple residential programs designed to promote long-term stability and independence. Gifford place offers 28 units of permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless men working toward self-sufficiency.crossroads is a licensed adult home with a capacity of 59, serves men age 21 and older who require supportive residential services. Whitney place provides 32 beds (11 single rooms and a 21-bed dormitory) in a structured environment where men…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $264,710 | $0 | $26,424 | $291,134 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $142,615 | $0 | $33,697 | $176,312 |
| CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $139,466 | $0 | $22,755 | $162,221 |
| CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $118,719 | $0 | $32,657 | $151,376 |
| CHIEF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $124,464 | $0 | $21,011 | $145,475 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $929K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b17 · 17 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5655
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,858
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BARTH ORGANIZATION LLC Cleaning and janitorial services | $375,090 |
| PARSONS MCKENNA CONSTRUCTION Building contractor | $361,697 |
| LAN-CO COMPANIES Asphalt contractor | $283,730 |
| SWBR ARCHITECTS Architectural design services | $246,346 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
15 private foundations reported grants to The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse totaling $47,591 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse spent in FY2025, $82.43 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse reported that 82.4% of its $32.6 million in expenses went to program services, 14.5% to management and general and 3.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $291,134, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse get its money?
Of $33.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 25.2% came from contributions and grants (including 14.5% from government grants) and 3.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 15-0532146 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, object 202641049349300324 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202520919349301807 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202420449349301792 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202320419349301532 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202240459349301144 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202100569349300615 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 15-0532146: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.