Nonprofit · EIN 31-0538515
CITY GOSPEL MISSION
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,669,858 | $9,819,442 | -$149,584 | $29,316,043 | $3,825,703 | $25,490,340 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,519,435 | $9,914,750 | -$395,315 | $28,966,404 | $3,576,197 | $25,390,207 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,722,837 | $9,700,466 | -$1,977,629 | $27,749,021 | $3,775,660 | $23,973,361 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,806,795
- Program service revenue
- $143,704
- Investment income
- $736,891
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $316,856
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$76,216
- Other revenue
- -$17,532
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $356,604
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,167,116
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,580,796
- Professional fundraising fees
- $88,400
- Legal fees
- $5,155
- Accounting fees
- $37,532
- Occupancy
- $265,352
- Travel
- $136,026
- Depreciation
- $747,873
- Program services (functional)
- $6,487,197
- Management and general (functional)
- $873,137
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,459,108
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,966,404
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,316,043
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,825,703
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,490,340
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,313,089
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,237,892
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,490,340
- Gross receipts
- $9,746,074
- Employees
- 123
- Volunteers
- 2,504
- Year formed
- 1924
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JONATHAN BROWN | PRESIDENT Officer | 45 | $173,243 | $28,940 |
| BARRY BAKER | EXEC PRES & Officer | 45 | $117,140 | $20,956 |
| ROGER HOWELL | PRESIDENT EM Officer | – | $113,989 | $0 |
| PAUL SPENCE | VP OF DEVELO Highest-paid employee | 45 | $105,220 | $0 |
| LONNIE GRAYSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY SWOPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MCSWAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MERRIT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MESSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON DOERING | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LINDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN OWENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKY LUKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JONATHAN BROWN | PRESIDENT Officer | 45 | $165,789 | $22,794 |
| ROGER HOWELL | PRESIDENT EM Officer | – | $122,584 | $16,004 |
| BARRY BAKER | EXECPRES & C Officer | 45 | $99,085 | $21,343 |
| LONNIE GRAYSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY SWOPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MCSWAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MERRIT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MESSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON DOERING | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LINDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN OWENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER HOWELL | PRESIDENT EM Highest-paid employee | – | $110,188 | $19,958 |
| BARRY BAKER | EXEC VP & CA Officer | 45 | $95,644 | $19,958 |
| DR JONATHAN BROWN | PRESIDENT Officer | 45 | $6,538 | $0 |
| LONNIE GRAYSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD TRUCKSIS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY SWOPE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MCSWAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ADAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MERRIT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MESSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN SATTERWHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON DOERING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LINDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN OWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1805 DALTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45214-2055
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR JONATHAN BROWN, 1805 DALTON AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OH 45214
- Signed the 990
- DR JONATHAN BROWN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (513) 345-1020
- Website
- WWW.CITYGOSPELMISSION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCROGGINSGREAR INC
Mission
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND DESPAIR, ONE LIFE AT A TIME. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY WORKING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO PROVIDE FOR THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST HOPE AND ARE LEAST ABLE TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- CITY GOSPEL MISSIONS SHELTER (HOMELESS SERVICES) PROVIDES A SAFE, COMPASSIONATE REFUGE FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. OFFERING MORE THAN JUST A BED, THE SHELTER DELIVERS FAITH-BASED, HOLISTIC SUPPORT INCLUDING HOT MEALS, COUNSELING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. GUESTS ARE WELCOMED WITH DIGNITY AND ENCOURAGED TO PURSUE LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION THROUGH RECOVERY PROGRAMS, JOB TRAINING, CLASSES, AND MORE. THE SHELTER OPERATES WITH A FOCUS ON RESTORING HOPE AND REBUILDING LIVES, HELPING INDIVIDUALS MOVE FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY. THE MISSION PROVIDES 35,000 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND 133,000 MEALS EACH YEAR.Expenses $3,375,522
- CITY GOSPEL MISSION'S RECOVERY PROGRAM PROVIDES A PATHWAY TO HEALING FOR MEN AND WOMEN OVERCOMING ADDICTION AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES. THE LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM COMBINES COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE READINESS TO SUPPORT HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN ROUTINES THAT INCLUDE BIBLE STUDY, MENTORSHIP, GROUP THERAPY, AND JOB TRAINING. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMUNITY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. OVER 100 PEOPLE EACH YEAR ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS AND CONFIDENCE TO MAINTAIN SOBRIETY AND LIVE TRANSFORMED LIVES.Expenses $1,308,415
- CITY GOSPEL MISSION'S AT-RISK YOUTH OUTREACH PARTNERS WITH OVER 100 AREA CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS TO PROVIDE TUTORING, MENTORING, CHARACTER BUILDING, SUMMER CAMP, ARTS PROGRAMS(LIKE BALLET), AND SPORTS PROGRAMS TO OVER 2,000 YOUTH. THESE PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED ACROSS GREATER CINCINNATI. THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, OVER 650 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING AND MENTORING TO OVER 450 ACADEMICALLY AND FINANCIALLY AT-RISK YOUTH.Expenses $1,223,475
- JOBS PLUS EMPLOYMENT NETWORK PROVIDES CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COACHING AND PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 850 PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR. JOBS PLUS WORKS WITH BOTH THE PARTICIPANTS AND EMPLOYERS TO CREATE THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT AND OFFER SUPPORT FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE JOB SEMINARS, CAREER COACHING, RESUME COACHING, AND EMPLOYER RECRUITMENTExpenses $579,785
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0538515
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,316,043
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,746,074
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $9,669,858 | $9,819,442 | $29,316,043 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $9,519,435 | $9,914,750 | $28,966,404 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $7,722,837 | $9,700,466 | $27,749,021 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,864,772 | $9,079,768 | $28,905,934 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-0538515).
Questions about CITY GOSPEL MISSION
- What is the EIN of CITY GOSPEL MISSION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CITY GOSPEL MISSION is 31-0538515.
- Is CITY GOSPEL MISSION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to CITY GOSPEL MISSION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CITY GOSPEL MISSION file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of CITY GOSPEL MISSION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CITY GOSPEL MISSION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CITY GOSPEL MISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DR JONATHAN BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CITY GOSPEL MISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,243 (DR JONATHAN BROWN, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CITY GOSPEL MISSION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,669,858, expenses of $9,819,442 and total assets of $29,316,043 at year end.
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