Union Mission Ministries Inc

What it reported doing in 2025

Thrift store ministry: the union mission thrift store operates under the director of thrift operations and generates revenue from register sales (cash and credit, no checks), bulk sales of baled goods, scrap metal, occasional online sales, and in-house produced freeze-dried treats under West Virginia cottage law. Donations are received mainly at the thrift store dock; however, you can donate directly to the boutique as well. They are then transported to the distribution center for sorting and pricing and returned to the store for sale; unsold items are discounted, discarded, or given away at management discretion, with giveaways logged for reporting. Clothing prices follow a standard chart, with some individually priced items. Cash registers are reconciled daily, deposits prepared and made the next day, and supporting documentation submitted to accounting. Security measures include a camera system and an on-site security guard. Staffing includes a manager, assistant manager, cashiers, and distribution center personnel. The proceeds from the store support the work of the mission.the find boutique operates under the director of thrift operations and generates revenue solely from register sales. Inventory comes from donations processed at the distribution center and from limited wholesale purchases. Boutique-quality items are displayed for up to two months, discounted 50% if unsold, and then transferred to the thrift store. One vendor currently supplies specialty sweets. The cash register is reconciled daily, and deposits are sent to the bank. Security measures are in place, and the location is staffed by a manager with part-time cashier support. Inside of the find boutique we recently opened an addition called the flavor cave. The flavo cave stocks tons of fun candies, bulk scoopable candy, jerky, amish jams and jellies and a variety of specialty drinks. There are also several vendors that sale fresh made items as well.men's addiction recovery program/sober living: the mission offers a long-term, faith-based addiction recovery program that spans 9 to 12 months. Menenrolled in the program learn to overcome addiction through biblical counseling, teaching, work therapy, and education. The programs address the spirit, body, and mind of the participants, providing a culture of healing and restoration. Theyincorporate the word of god, exercise, nutrition, vocational training, and jobplacement. Participants receive meals, clothing, personal items, recreationalresources, and classroom instruction, as well as vocational advancement supportthrough our outreach and recovery support services, enabling successful reintegration into thecommunity. In the men's program, an average of 15 men were enrolled monthly in 2025.they were each served three meals a day and provided with overnightlodging/temporary housing while in the program. Sober living: the men's sober living facility continues to be operational and in 2025 offered services to an average of 8 individuals per month. The purpose of union mission's men's sober living facility is to provide a safe, supportive, and structured environment that fosters recovery, accountability, and personal growth, equipping men with the tools and stability needed to maintain long-term sobriety and transition successfully into independent living. Union mission preschool operations closed in 2025.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 55.9%; rating input score 56
• Program expense ratio: 69.8%; rating input score 70
• Fundraising efficiency: $9.94 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 35; 35th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.3%; rating input score 93; 18th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 83.3%; rating input score 83; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • 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: 20.7%; rating input score 73; 73rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.4; rating input score 64; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.05; rating input score 61; 61st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 6.7%; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -7.4% per year; rating input score 0; 4th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -2.3% per year; rating input score 0; 4th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 4.5% per year; rating input score 100; 30th percentile among comparable filings