Nonprofit · EIN 91-0565014
THE RESCUE MISSION
Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,135,657 | $14,274,828 | $3,860,829 | $40,702,017 | $23,909,841 | $16,792,176 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,379,883 | $12,806,337 | -$426,454 | $30,915,838 | $18,050,540 | $12,865,298 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,888,164
- of which government grants
- $5,318,932
- Program service revenue
- $804,838
- Investment income
- $391,552
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$17,216
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $53,529
- Other revenue
- $51,103
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,330
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $303,085
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,352,405
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,448,894
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,900
- Accounting fees
- $31,188
- Occupancy
- $723,760
- Travel
- $73,172
- Depreciation
- $883,643
- Program services (functional)
- $12,247,321
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,154,311
- Fundraising (functional)
- $873,196
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,915,838
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,702,017
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,909,841
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,792,176
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,291,492
- Publicly traded securities
- $840,669
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,135,420
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,656,756
- Gross receipts
- $18,884,904
- Employees
- 200
- Volunteers
- 2,502
- Year formed
- 1939
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE PAULSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $177,340 | $20,962 |
| SUSAN HORGEN | (FORMER) SENIOR FINANCE DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $152,992 | $16,705 |
| DENISE ALTHEIMER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,744 | $17,106 |
| MYRON BERNARD | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,837 | $14,121 |
| LOUIS RIVERA ZAYAS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,441 | $6,345 |
| DARRIN MILLER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,926 | $4,690 |
| TERELL HOLLINS | SENIOR FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $24,457 | $0 |
| REBECCA VINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KANDI CRAWFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GAINES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIUS ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BISHOP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM WALTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN MILLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY KISSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL EATHERLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| CHANDRA HALLAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE PAULSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $165,354 | $21,483 |
| SUSAN HORGEN | SENIOR FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $132,301 | $15,794 |
| DENISE ALTHEIMER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,004 | $18,362 |
| MYRON BERNARD | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,446 | $13,413 |
| LOUIS RIVERA ZAYAS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,430 | $5,527 |
| REBECCA VINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KANDI CRAWFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TERELL HOLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIUS ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ANGELO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BISHOP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM WALTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY KISSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 425 SOUTH TACOMA WAY, TACOMA, WA 98402-1207
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DUKE PAULSON, PO BOX 1912, TACOMA, WA 98401
- Signed the 990
- DUKE PAULSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (253) 383-4493
- Website
- WWW.TRM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON STONE & PAGANO PS
Mission
SHARING GOD'S LOVE, HOPE, AND SUPPORT WITH OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED TO UPLIFT COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 1,337 UNACCOMPANIED MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IT PROVIDED 36,517 BEDNIGHTS, A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, SHOWERS, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, CLOTHING, BUS PASSES AND THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS EVERY DAY. CASE MANAGERS WORKED WITH MEN IN REDUCING THEIR BARRIERS TO ACHEIVE PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT. THE VETERANS ROOM PROVIDED TARGETED CARE FOR VETERANS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES.THE WOMEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 593 UNACCOMPANIED ADULT WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IT PROVIDED 17,957 BEDNIGHTS, A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, SHOWERS, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, CLOTHING, BUS PASSES AND THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS EVERY DAY. CASE MANAGERS WORKED WITH WOMEN IN REDUCING THEIR BARRIERS TO ACHEIVE PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT. THE OUTREACH AND SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM GOES BEYOND THE WALLS OF THE RESCUE MISSION AND SERVICES PEOPLE EXPERIENCEING HOMELESSNESS IN PIERCE COUNTY. THEY SERVED PROVIDED INDIVIDUALS WITH ITEMS OF CLOTHING, FOOD, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS AND TRANSPORTATION TO SERVICES, ETC.THE GOOD NEIGHBOR CAFE SUPPORTED THE COMMUNITY SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 22,624 MEALS PER MONTH TO MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE GOOD NEIGHBOR CAFE NOT ONLY SUPPORTS PEOPLE RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE SHELTER BUT ALSO SUPPORTS ANY PERSON FROM THE COMMUNITY THAT IS IN NEED OF A MEAL DUE TO HOMELESSNESS.THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED ADDICTION RECOVERY AS WELL AS SAFE SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SERVICES TO 106 INDIVIDUALS. THIS INCLUDES 55 FROM THE MEN'S PROGRAM, 34 FROM THE WOMEN'S PROGRAM AND 17 WHO LIVE AT OUR SOUND RECOVERY HOUSE. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM EMBRACES INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM ASSISTED SEVERAL PARENTS TO BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN INCLUDING REGAINING CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN.THE YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 95 CHILDREN IN OUR FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP WHILE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE SERVICES DIRECTLY IMPACT THE ABILITY OF THE PARENTS TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO EXIT HOMELESSNESS. CHILDREN LEARN, SOCIALIZE AND CONTINUE TO MATURE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $6,300,737 · grants $12,330 · revenue $754,319
- THE FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED 37,237 BEDNIGHTS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER TO FAMILIES AND SINGLE WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 673 UNDUPLICATED WOMEN, MEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED THREE MEALS PER DAY, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, CLOTHING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER RESOURCES. THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HELPED IN EXCESS OF 221 MEN AND WOMEN TO WORK ON THEIR BASIC EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND RESUMES. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS PEOPLE ENROLLED IN THE SHELTER AND NEW LIFE PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL PLACING PEOPLE WITH HIGH BARRIERS BACK IN THE WORKFORCE.THE COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDED 1,246 HOURS OF SERVICE BY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO CLIENTS IN THE RECOVERY PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED OVER 59 INDIVIDUALS IN ACHIEVING THEIR TREATMENT GOALS DURING THEIR RECOVERY.Expenses $2,441,977 · revenue $61,157
- JEFFERSON APARTMENTS PROVIDED SAFE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 48 INDIVIDUALS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SECURE AND CASE MANAGED SPACE FOR RESIDENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND RELATIONSHIPS. TYLER FAMILY HOUSING PROVIDED SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 81 UNDUPLICATED MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SECURE AND CASE MANAGED SPACE FOR RESIDENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND RELATIONSHIPS.Expenses $885,181 · revenue $4,153
- Expenses $2,619,426 · revenue $53,528
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0565014
- 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
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,702,017
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,884,904
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,135,657 | $14,274,828 | $40,702,017 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $12,379,883 | $12,806,337 | $30,915,838 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,553,154 | $12,643,993 | $27,962,267 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,549,173 | $9,663,781 | $23,211,673 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 91-0565014).
Questions about THE RESCUE MISSION
- What is the EIN of THE RESCUE MISSION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE RESCUE MISSION is 91-0565014.
- Is THE RESCUE MISSION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1940.
- Are donations to THE RESCUE MISSION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE RESCUE MISSION 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 THE RESCUE MISSION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE RESCUE MISSION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE RESCUE MISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DUKE PAULSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE RESCUE MISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,340 (DUKE PAULSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE RESCUE MISSION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,135,657, expenses of $14,274,828 and total assets of $40,702,017 at year end.
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