Union Gospel Mission Association of Olympia

What it reported doing in 2024

Street ministry i. Christian bible study addictions of various kinds destroy and/or inhibit men and women from their god given potential. The addictions lead to crime and other antisocial behavior. The mission's christian, 2 to 3 times weekly, bible study provides an opportunity for men and women to meet and study god's word as it applies to overcoming addiction and other life issues that are holding them hostage. The goal is assisting the men and women to realize their potential and overcome their past. 1.provide christ centered bible study. 2.build relationships with those in the program to help them in their recovery. 3.break cycles of homelessness and/or dependency on other social services. 4.help individuals to connect with a local christian body of believers. Number in attendance = 3,500 ii. Christian counseling or mentoring to provide biblical based counseling to individuals facing difficult issues/decisions in their lives. Sessions = not recorded iii. Lrc food service programs breakfast there are many in our community who are homeless and poor who obtain work through temporary job services but get no breakfast to begin their day. This program is designed to provide day laborers and other early risers with a good meal so they can be healthier and more productive. 1.provide a nutritious breakfast to day laborers obtaining work through temporary day jobs. 2.provide and opportunity to share the gospel though a devotional setting. 3.provide an opportunity for mission staff and volunteers to build relationships, which with god's help will lead to bringing them into the kingdom. 4.provide an opportunity for volunteer teams to work in the mission. Lrc lunch program the lunch program provides a nutritious hot meal to individuals who come to the mission at noon for a meal and respite form life on the street. 1.provide a nutritious hot lunch to poor and homeless individuals as well as clients of mission programs. 2.provide an opportunity to share the gospel though a devotional setting. 3.provide an opportunity for mission staff and volunteers to build relationships, which with god's help will lead to bringing them into the kingdom. Lrc dinner program the evening dinner program provides a hot nutritious meal. The dinner is accompanied by a message. 1. Provide a nutritious hot meal to poor and homeless individuals as well as clients of mission programs. 2.provide and opportunity to share the gospel though a devotional setting. 3.provide an opportunity for mission staff and volunteers to build relationships, which with god's help will lead to bringing them into the kingdom. Total food service meals = 91,877 iv. Life recovery center (lrc) day center the lrc is designed to provide for a safe and wholesome environment for the homeless and the poor to come during the day. 1.minster to men, women, and children 2.provide spiritual counseling and support for those seeking help. 3.provide various workshops and study sessions through out the day. 4.provide hot showers (3,238) and (7,702) loads of laundry. 5.provide for emergency clothing needs. 6.provide donated personal care products to those in need. 7.provide life skills training. 8.create an environment that fosters the development of healthy relationships between clients, volunteers, and staff. 9.provide an opportunity for volunteer teams to work in the mission. Number of visits = 52,693 v. Overnight shelter for men, women and families the mission opens the day center for overnight shelter at 8:00 pm and allows clients to sleep until 4:30 am the following day. The shelter is staffed by one mission employee and two volunteers. Foam mats and sleeping bags are provided for guests that do not come with their own camping gear. Sections are designated for men, women and families with gender associated restrooms. Approximately 65 guests spend the night of which about 30% are female. Nights of shelter = 23,532 vi. Benevolence ministry this ministry seeks to meet emergency needs for money to pay

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 84.3%; rating input score 84
• Program expense ratio: 87.1%; rating input score 87
• Fundraising efficiency: $10.56 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 39; 39th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 3.8%; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.45; rating input score 68; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.05; rating input score 70; 70th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0.9%; rating input score 80; 80th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 6.6% per year; rating input score 100; 48th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 7.3% per year; rating input score 100; 56th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.7% per year; rating input score 100; 49th percentile among comparable filings