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Nonprofit · EIN 36-6132381

ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES

Also known as ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION

Tax-exempt · ROCKFORD, IL 61102

Financials

$7.3M$6.9M2022$8M$7.4M2023$12.2M$9.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$12,151,547$9,693,345$2,458,202$26,942,794$415,583$26,527,211
September 30, 2024990$8,006,012$7,388,575$617,437$25,165,833$467,588$24,698,245
September 30, 2023990$7,280,420$6,856,747$423,673$22,551,879$305,693$22,246,186
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,003,045
Program service revenue
$24,187
Investment income
$1,911,251
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,491,412
Net income from fundraising events
-$33,482
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,246,546
Other revenue
$1,213,064

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$421,290
Other salaries and wages
$2,906,284
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,042,664
Professional fundraising fees
$421,754
Legal fees
$1,510
Accounting fees
$198,891
Occupancy
$304,734
Travel
$15,746
Depreciation
$514,723
Program services (functional)
$7,590,208
Management and general (functional)
$1,241,296
Fundraising (functional)
$861,841

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$25,165,833
Total assets, end of year
$26,942,794
Total liabilities, end of year
$415,583
Net assets, end of year
$26,527,211
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,376,711
Publicly traded securities
$13,876,191
Net assets without donor restrictions
$25,075,226
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,451,985
Gross receipts
$17,573,794
Employees
107
Volunteers
679
Year formed
1964
State of legal domicile
IL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHERYL PITNEYCEO
Officer
60$409,530$27,081
RENADE COSSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$11,760$0
WENDY BARTHELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR TERRY BUZZARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM CLAUSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANN DITTMARCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBERT ORRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WARREN SLABAUGHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NOEL STERETTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DOUG WARRENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHERYL PITNEYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
70$401,530$17,749
ANN DITTMARCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WARREN SLABAUGHVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NOEL STERETTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DOUG WARRENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WENDY BARTHELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM CLAUSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR TERRY BUZZARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RENADE COSSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHAR REMERDIRECTOR (THRU DECEMBER)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RONALD BILLYDIRECTOR (THRU DECEMBER)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID DAVITTDIRECTOR (THRU JANUARY)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STAN VALIULISDIRECTOR (THRU OCTOBER)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHERYL PITNEYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
60$397,123$18,293
ANN DITTMARCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WARREN SLABAUGHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NOEL STERETTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DOUG WARRENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID DAVITTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM CLAUSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REV ROBERT DAVID ALDRIDGEDIRECTOR (THRU AUGUST 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAURA ORTIZDIRECTOR (THRU FEBRUARY 2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHAR REMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RONALD BILLY JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STANLEY VALIULISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
715 W STATE ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-2203
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHERYL PITNEY, 715 W STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102
Signed the 990
CHERYL PITNEY, CEO
Phone
(815) 965-5532
Return prepared by
LUCAS GROUP CPAS ADVISORS LLC

Mission

ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION SHARES HOPE AND HELP IN JESUS' NAME TO MOVE PEOPLE FORM HOMELESSNESS AND DESPAIR TOWARD PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM - A HOT, NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER ARE SERVED FREE OF CHARGE EVERY DAY FOR ANY HUNGRY MAN, WOMAN, OR CHILD IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDED 120,876 MEALS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. CHAPEL IS PROVIDED THREE TIMES WEEKLY AS PART OF THE EVENING MEAL PROGRAM.
    Expenses $2,088,121
  • LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM - THE LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE HELP AND HOPE FOR MEN, WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE IN DESPERATE CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OR DESTRUCTIVE LIFESTYLES. SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE ALONG WITH FAITH-BASED COUNSELING AND CLASSES ARE FOUNDATIONAL DURING THE 9 MONTHS TO 2-YEAR COMMITMENT. THE PROGRAM ENROLLED 47 MEN AND WOMEN IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
    Expenses $1,295,224
  • HOMELESS SERVICES - THE CRISIS CENTERS FOR MEN, WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN PROVIDE SAFE SHELTER, CLOTHING, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY RESOURCE REFERRALS, AND MEDICAL SERVICES. EVANGELISM AND BIBLE STUDIES ARE OFFERED FOR SPIRITUAL OUTREACH AND CONNECTION. OUR HOMELESS SERVICES PROVIDED CARE FOR 479 MEN, 475 WOMEN, AND 218 CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
    Expenses $1,041,818
  • OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATE TO EDUCATION INCLUDING VOCATIONAL, BASIC LIFE SKILLS, GED PREPARATION, HIGHER EDUCATION EXPOSURE, AND ADULT LITERACY. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC ONSITE PROVIDING APPOINTMENTS. THRIFT STORE - THRIFT STORE OFFERS GENTLY USED ITEMS INCLUDING CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, AND ACCESSORIES, WHICH BOTH MEET THE NEEDS OF THE GUESTS AS WELL AS PROVIDE A LOW-COST SHOPPING OPTION FOR THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $3,165,045 · grants $66,871

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-6132381
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1966
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B900)
Assets (IRS master file)
$26,942,794
Income (IRS master file)
$17,573,794

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$12,151,547$9,693,345$26,942,794XML
990September 2024$8,006,012$7,388,575$25,165,833XML
990September 2023$7,280,420$6,856,747$22,551,879XML
990September 2022$9,020,470$6,137,876$21,367,986IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––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 36-6132381).

Questions about ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES is 36-6132381.
Is ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
Are donations to ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES 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 ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES 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 ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHERYL PITNEY.
Who are the officers and directors of ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $409,530 (CHERYL PITNEY, CEO).
How much revenue does ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,151,547, expenses of $9,693,345 and total assets of $26,942,794 at year end.

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