Denver Rescue Mission
Denver Rescue Mission reported $53.0 million in revenue and $51.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.97 went to program services, $3.27 to management and general costs and $13.76 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 76.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $302,705 (PRESIDENT/CEO). 13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 26% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $51MFor 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 June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $53MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.0% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 3.3% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 13.8% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.17 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 76.2% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 22.5% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $302,705 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.59% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 13 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.4 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 11 of 11 | 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 expenseFor people experiencing homelessness and poverty, basic needs like food, shelter, water, clean restrooms, showers, and laundry services can be difficult to access. The mission provides these services in order to build trust and develop relationships with the people we serve, encouraging them to consider long-term solutions. Emergency services include the following programs: 48th street center, fort collins Rescue Mission, holly center, lawrence street shelter, lawrence street community center, and next step services
The mission's community outreach programs help better lives of vulnerable neighbors in low-income households while strengthening the whole community. The mission provides groceries, clothing, furniture, referrals to social services, and more. The following services are included in community outreach: ministry outreach center, vehicle donation program, and volunteers
The mission's transitional programs help people who are experiencing homelessness despite having a job or steady income, transition into a sustainable, self-sufficient life. From an on-site living program to mentoring and assistance with the first month's rent and deposit on a long-term housing solution, the mission's transitional programs meet the unique needs of working families, the elderly and those with disabilities. The transitional programs include the following: bridge transitional program at the crossing and bridge transitional program youth. Pathway home program serves individuals…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT/CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $281,847 | $0 | $20,858 | $302,705 |
| PRESIDENT/CEO (PART YEAR) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $150,318 | $0 | $34,684 | $185,002 |
| VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $169,584 | $0 | $12,164 | $181,748 |
| VP OF DEVELOPMENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $153,361 | $0 | $22,616 | $175,977 |
| VP OF PROGRAMS (PART YEAR) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $63,069 | $0 | $93,453 | $156,522 |
| SR. DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $115,949 | $0 | $36,660 | $152,609 |
| VP OF HOMELESSNESS RESOLUTIONS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $127,311 | $0 | $22,595 | $149,906 |
| VP OF OPERATIONS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,578 | $0 | $20,082 | $144,660 |
13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Denver Rescue Mission (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.6M (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–1b11 · 11 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 5517
- Volunteers Part I, line 615,293
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| RKD GROUP LLC Fundraising | $2,706,463 |
| JHL CONSTRUCTORS INC Contractor | $2,481,242 |
| SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA INC Security services | $570,319 |
| SHOPWORKS ARCHITECTURE Architecture services | $401,439 |
| CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS INC DBA FREDERIC Printing services | $285,923 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 18 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
100 private foundations reported grants to Denver Rescue Mission totaling $749K 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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Every number above is copied from Denver Rescue Mission's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Denver Rescue Mission, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Denver Rescue Mission's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Denver Rescue Mission reported that 83.0% of its $51.1 million in expenses went to program services, 3.3% to management and general and 13.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Denver Rescue Mission pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Denver Rescue Mission reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $302,705, for the role of PRESIDENT/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Denver Rescue Mission get its money?
Of $53.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 76.2% came from contributions and grants and 22.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Denver Rescue Mission a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 84-6038762 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 June 30, 2025, object 202611269349302006 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202540589349300844 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202343339349301009 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202223119349303582 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202113089349302736 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202003459349300335 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 84-6038762: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.