irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.60MEMERGENCY 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.
- #2 $3.15MPERMANENT 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 EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS CAN REBUILD THEIR LIVES. FAMILY TRANSITIONS CONSISTS OF 28 APARTMENTS AT THE MERRIMAN STREET COMPLEX, SERVING FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WHITNEY HOUSE (BINGHAMTON) IS A THREE-BEDROOM RESIDENCE PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE DR. ALEJANDRO GARCIA RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH HOUSE IS A NINE-BED EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVING RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 1217 IN SYRACUSE AND ONONDAGA COUNTY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Dr. Alejandro Garcia Runaway and Homeless Youth House
Nine-bed emergency shelter in Syracuse providing safe housing and support services for youth ages 12–17 experiencing homelessness or running away
Emergency Assistance Programs
Provides meals, overnight shelter, and essential services to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Syracuse, Binghamton, and Auburn; includes daily meal service and emergency shelter stays
Family Transitions
28-apartment complex on Merriman Street in Syracuse offering supportive housing for families who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence
Permanent Housing Programs
Offers long-term supportive housing through multiple residential facilities including Gifford Place, Crossroads, Whitney Place, Family Transitions, Whitney House, and the Dr. Alejandro Garcia Runaway and Homeless Youth House
Thrifty Shopper
Network of retail stores that sell donated clothing, furniture, and household goods; supports mission through earned revenue and donation processing
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Emergency and overnight shelter servicesOperates emergency shelters and provides overnight stays for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Offered between 51,292 and 122,417 overnight stays annually in recent years, with facilities operating 365 days a year in Syracuse, Auburn, and Binghamton.
- Permanent and supportive housing programsProvides permanent supportive and affordable housing for formerly homeless individuals, families, and youth through multiple dedicated facilities including Gifford Place (28 units), Crossroads Adult Home (59 beds), Whitney Place (32 beds), Family Transitions (28 apartments), Whitney House in Binghamton, and the Dr. Alejandro Garcia Runaway and Homeless Youth House (9 beds). Assisted between 440 and 528 individuals annually in obtaining permanent housing.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Distribution of essential non-food itemsProvides clothing, footwear, hygiene products, undergarments, seasonal supplies, and household items to individuals and families in need across Central New York on a daily basis, sourced through donations and Thrifty Shopper operations.
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Textile Waste Diversion and Reuse 1 activity
- Donation collection and logisticsAccepts donated clothing, accessories, household items, and vehicles (regardless of condition) through donation centers, Thrifty Shopper stores, and partnerships like Resupply for furniture pickup, channeling these resources to support vulnerable populations.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Employment assistanceProvides employment resources and support to help individuals secure jobs; assisted 44 individuals in finding employment in one reported year.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Meal distribution and food serviceProvides daily meals to individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, including emergency shelter residents and those engaged in street outreach. Served between 155,000 and 243,631 meals annually according to IRS-990 reports from recent years.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Monthly foot clinic for shelter clientsHosts a monthly foot clinic in partnership with Upstate Medical University students to provide foot care services to emergency shelter clients in Syracuse.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Podcast production for public dialogueProduces a podcast series that facilitates dialogue between people with lived experience of homelessness and the broader public, promoting awareness and understanding.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and managementEngages over 2,000 volunteers annually who contribute more than 35,000 hours supporting meal service, donation sorting, administrative functions, special events, and seasonal projects across multiple locations.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Youth and family support servicesOffers trauma-informed care, youth and family activities, and summer camp programs for families in supportive housing in Auburn, as well as operating a nine-bed emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 12–17 in Syracuse.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$33.62M
Contributions & grants$8.46M25%
Program service revenue$1.25M4%
Investment income$779K2%
Other revenue$23.13M
expenses
Total expenses$32.61M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$20.63M
Grants paid out$31K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$53.27M
Cash$3.24M
Investments$16.56M
Liabilities$19.71M
Net assets$33.56M
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL SIEBURG | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $291K |
| TRACI BARBER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $176K |
| BELINDA LEE TELLER | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE | 50 | $162K |
| CRYSTAL COSENTINO | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 50 | $151K |
| LUANA LOVENGUTH | CHIEF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE | 50 | $145K |
board members · 17
- ANDREA LABARGE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER GARDNER — TREASURER
- DAVID ALLYN — VICE CHAIR
- DAVID BAIN THRU 102024 — BOARD MEMBER
- ED RILEY — BOARD MEMBER
- EDDIE BRENNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY CAMPBELL — BOARD MEMBER
- HAL WENTWORTH — VICE CHAIR
- JIM CIFARATTA — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MCCABE — CHAIR
- JOSEPH MANCUSO — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE SHULSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- LYNN YODER THIBAULT — BOARD MEMBER
- PASTOR DAN WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- REGINA SPAUSE MCGRAW — SECRETARY
- SAM COSAMANO — BOARD MEMBER
- XENIA BECHER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Careasy Partner — Partner organization facilitating vehicle donation processing through an online platform.
- Clarence Jordan Partner — Longtime leader and former Executive Director who introduced employment development programs and the Thrifty Shopper stores network.
- Long Branch Park Partner — Hosts the Ride and Run for the Rescue 5K and Cycle fundraising event at Long Branch Park in Liverpool.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Licensed the Crossroads Adult Home, a 59-bed congregate care facility operated by the Rescue Mission Alliance.
- Palumbo Partner — Hosts an existing drive in partnership with the Rescue Mission.
- Post-Standard Partner — Published an editorial in the 1920s advocating for the continuation of the Rescue Mission.
- Resupply Partner — Partner organization that provides donation pick-up services for larger items like furniture.
- Syracuse Mets Partner — Collaborates with the Syracuse Mets to sell 50/50 raffle tickets at home games to support the Rescue Mission's programs.
- Upstate Medical Students Foot Clinic Partner — Volunteers from Upstate Medical Students Foot Clinic provide monthly foot care services at the Rescue Mission's emergency shelter.
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 Humanitarian Servicemethodology: faith_based_humanitarian_serviceBy combining the provision of basic needs like food, shelter, and medical care with the sharing of the Gospel, the organization seeks to address both physical and spiritual needs, because it believes humanitarian service is a tangible expression of faith that fosters holistic transformation.
- Housing-First with Supportive Servicesmethodology: housing_firstBy providing immediate access to permanent housing combined with supportive services such as case management, the organization aims to stabilize individuals experiencing homelessness and support their journey toward independence, because housing stability is a foundational prerequisite for addressing other challenges like employment and health.
- Individualized Pathways to Stabilitymethodology: individualized_case_managementBy using case managers to co-create personalized plans with guests, the organization increases the effectiveness of support services, because tailored interventions improve client engagement and outcomes in overcoming homelessness and hunger.