named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Closet
Provides clothing and essential items to homeless and low-income individuals through donations and volunteer-staffed distribution
Dining Room Program
Serves over 25,000 meals annually to men, women, and children from the local community through a daily meal service at the Portage Road facility
Discipleship Recovery Program
Long-term faith-based recovery program for men overcoming addiction, including housing, classes, mentorship, and spiritual development
Emergency Shelter Program
Provides overnight emergency shelter for 28-30 men in Niagara Falls, NY, offering safe housing and access to meals and spiritual support
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Deliver meals through fixed and mobile food programsServes approximately 1,500 meals per month through a fixed dining facility and mobile soup kitchen, providing hot meals and companionship to homeless and poor individuals in Niagara Falls, NY. Also serves over 25,000 dinners annually to individuals and families.
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General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
- Distribute clothing and essential goods to people in needProvides clothing and in-kind donations to homeless individuals and families in Niagara County through direct distribution services.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in service delivery and mentorshipOperates a volunteer program that supports meal service, shelter operations, facility maintenance, and companionship for residents. Volunteers, including families, churches, and corporate groups, also provide mentorship and spiritual encouragement through shared time and testimony.
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Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
- Host spiritual and prayer gatherings for community revivalHosts weekly prayer gatherings every Tuesday at noon in Niagara Falls, NY, aimed at spiritual revival and faith-based support for the community.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operate emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless individualsProvides emergency shelter and transitional housing services for homeless individuals, including 28–30 emergency shelter beds and 56 units of single-occupancy affordable housing in Niagara Falls, NY. The facility includes dedicated housing for veterans and long-term recovery program participants.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide recovery and discipleship programs for individuals with addictionOffers a structured Discipleship Program for individuals recovering from addiction and life instability, including spiritual programming, transitional housing, and peer support. Graduates may transition into resident assistant roles or on-site employment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.89M
Contributions & grants$1.61M85%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$24K1%
Other revenue$251K
expenses
Total expenses$1.33M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$523K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.17M
Cash$1.15M
Investments$0
Liabilities$185K
Net assets$3.99M
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +37.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV JOHN A COOPER JR | Executive Dir. | 40 | $75K |
| MARK J NIGRO | CFO | 10 | $25K |
board members · 8
- ANGEL FLORES — V.P./ Secretary
- CHARLES F HUSVAR JR — Director
- DAVID WILLIAMS — President
- GERRY SOTO — Director
- REV JAMES JONES — Director
- REV JOHN SCHUERHOLZ — Director
- REV RONALD D MAINES — Treasurer
- ZACH BORON — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Bill Partner — Graduate of recovery program who served as resident assistant, providing peer support and leadership in devotions and kitchen operations.
- David Partner — Individual participating in emergency shelter and spiritual programming, engaging in evangelism as part of personal recovery journey.
- Donna Stevens Partner — Volunteer coordinator who organizes volunteer activities and projects at the mission.
- Facebook Partner — Registered with Facebook to receive donations and host fundraising campaigns.
- Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Funder — Provided a grant to support facility upgrades at the Niagara Gospel Mission.
- Niagara Falls Network — Organization focused on rebuilding the community of Niagara Falls through faith-based services.
- Red Cross of Western New York Government — Awarded John Cooper the Military Hero of the Year Award in 2024.
- Shawn Partner — Program graduate who transitioned from emergency shelter to Discipleship Program, then to volunteer and long-term staff role.
- The Signatry Network — Partner organization through which donors can recommend grants to Niagara Gospel Mission via donor-advised funds.
- Western New York YMCA Partner — Sold a former YMCA building to Niagara Gospel Mission for $1 to support its ministry expansion.
- congregations across WNY Partner — Local congregations provide support through volunteerism, resources, and collaboration in service delivery.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Based Integrated Transformationmethodology: faith_based_integrated_careBy integrating spiritual ministry with practical services like meals and shelter, the organization produces personal and community transformation because it believes physical needs and spiritual renewal are interdependent pathways to lasting change.
- Familial-Style Support in Residential Recoverymethodology: family_replacement_modelBy providing nurturing, mother-like emotional support within residential programs, the organization enhances healing for men from broken homes because familial-style care addresses deep emotional wounds that contribute to homelessness.
- Relational Evangelism and Recovery Through Peer Engagementmethodology: relational_evangelismBy using meal service and peer mentorship as relational entry points, the organization fosters Gospel-sharing and sustained recovery because authentic relationships and personal testimony build trust and model transformative change.