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Nonprofit · EIN 44-6005481

CITY UNION MISSION INC

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64106

Financials

$24.2M$26.9M2022$23.9M$26.1M2023$23.3M$23.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CITY UNION MISSION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$23,291,831$23,235,966$55,865$47,747,116$5,835,207$41,911,909
September 30, 2024990$23,886,108$26,118,822-$2,232,714$47,598,089$4,853,996$42,744,093
September 30, 2023990 (amended)$24,157,158$26,888,261-$2,731,103$50,638,648$5,789,826$44,848,822
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$19,063,884
Program service revenue
$81,854
Investment income
$2,593,668
Net rental income
$3,225
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,596,160
Net income from sales of inventory
$198,444
Other revenue
$1,552,425

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$111,595
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$554,714
Other salaries and wages
$6,892,753
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,772,737
Professional fundraising fees
$213,565
Legal fees
$82,783
Accounting fees
$78,740
Occupancy
$1,826,094
Travel
$46,089
Depreciation
$2,229,347
Program services (functional)
$19,638,331
Management and general (functional)
$1,891,016
Fundraising (functional)
$1,706,619

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$47,598,089
Total assets, end of year
$47,747,116
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,835,207
Net assets, end of year
$41,911,909
Land, buildings and equipment
$16,135,995
Publicly traded securities
$22,238,598
Net assets without donor restrictions
$37,949,596
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,962,313
Gross receipts
$35,088,327
Employees
181
Volunteers
3,116
Year formed
1924
State of legal domicile
MO

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
TERRI MEGLICEO
Officer
50$134,271$27,673
David ReynoldsCOO
Officer
50$111,259$24,346
KEVIN GABRIELCFO
Officer
50$105,964$2,860
LYNN JOHNSONINTERIM CEO
Officer
50$98,457$3,948
MARK SEWALSONPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
MIKE WALLACETREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
TIM O'BRIENSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
VINCENT LOPEZVICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
CEDAR ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DAVID LANGFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DIANE CALHOONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JAMES E EWANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KEVIN RUCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LEON JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MICHAEL IAMMARINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ROBERT BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SHERI BLAUWIEKELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TERRI MEGLICEO
Officer
50$117,735$29,379
KEVIN GABRIELCFO
Officer
50$99,570$2,891
David ReynoldsCOO
Officer
50$83,548$11,903
DIANE CALHOONVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
KERRY CLASSENSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
MARK SEWALSONTREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SHERI BLAUWIEKELPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
CARL BOWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CEDAR ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DAVID LANGFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JAMES E EWANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KEN RIEDEMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KEVIN RUCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LEON JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MIKE WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PAUL JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ROBERT BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TIM O'BRIENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
VINCENT LOPEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TERRI MEGLICEO
Officer
50$101,338$28,526
KEVIN GABRIELCFO
Officer
50$93,141$1,620
PAUL JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DAVID LANGFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MIKE WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TIM O'BRIENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CEDAR ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DIANE CALHOONVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
MARK SEWALSONTREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
KERRY CLASSENSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
GEORGE BROOKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SHERI BLAUWIEKELPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
LEON JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KEN RIEDEMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
VINCENT LOPEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JAMES E EWANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ROBERT BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1100 E 11TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64106-3028
In care of
% KEVIN GABRIEL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GARETH KEOWN, 1100 EAST 11TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO 64106
Signed the 990
Kevin Gabriel, CFO
Phone
(816) 474-9380
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

CITY UNION MISSION IS AN EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY COMMITTED TO SHARING THE GOSPEL AND MEETING THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WHO ARE POOR AND/OR HOMELESS IN KANSAS CITY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE MISSION OFFERS FOOD, SHELTER, WARM SHOWERS, BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE FOR MEN. THE MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER HAS 85 BEDS IN 7 ROOMS A CLEAN AND SUBSTANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT, WITH OVERFLOW CAPABILITIES AS NEEDED DURING EXTREME (HOT AND COLD) WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE MISSION PROVIDES THEIR GUESTS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO STAY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, SPIRITUAL COUNSEL, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO ADDRESS AND RESOLVE MANY OF THE TRAUMATIC ISSUES THEY FACE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED OUR GUESTS WITH 26,840 NIGHTS OF SHELTER; 61,490 MEALS SERVED; 1,255 HEALTH SCREENINGS PERFORMED; AND DISTRIBUTED 215 PIECES OF CLOTHING TO OUR GUESTS.
    Expenses $4,909,583 · grants $40,860 · revenue $70,075
  • WOMEN'S & FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE MISSION OFFERS FOOD, SHELTER, WARM SHOWERS, BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES. THE WOMEN'S & FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER HAS 117 BEDS IN 28 ROOMS, IN A CLEAN AND SUBSTANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT, EQUIPPED FOR SINGLE OR FAMILY OCCUPANCY, WITH OVERFLOW CAPABILITIES AS NEEDED DURING EXTREME (HOT AND COLD) WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE MISSION PROVIDES THEIR GUESTS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO STAY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, SPIRITUAL COUNSEL, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO ADDRESS AND RESOLVE MANY OF THE TRAUMATIC ISSUES THEY FACE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE WOMEN'S & FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED OUR GUESTS WITH 32,169 BED NIGHTS; 52,388 MEALS SERVED; 2,970 HEALTH SCREENINGS; AND DISTRIBUTED 4,468 PIECES OF CLOTHING. THE MISSION ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $4,909,583 · grants $67,662 · revenue $70,075
  • LORRAINE MINOR CARE CENTER (LMCC): THE MISSION OFFERS A SEPARATE SHELTER WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICES IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR MEN WITH MENTAL, EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE MISSION COORDINATES GUEST CARE WITH LOCAL SOCIAL, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS TO HELP STABILIZE OUR GUESTS' IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CONDITIONS, WHILE WORKING TO FIND LONGER TERM SOLUTIONS, SUCH AS INDEPENDENT LIVING OR APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 159 MEN WERE ADMITTED INTO THE CARE FACILITY; A TOTAL OF 172 MEN PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM; AND, 103 WERE PLACED INTO COMMUNITY HOUSING. LMCC PROVIDED 5,444 BED NIGHTS; AND SERVED 23,751 MEALS.
    Expenses $1,571,066 · grants $3,073 · revenue $22,424
  • MEN'S RECOVERY CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR MEN DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM IS A TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THERE WERE 43 INTAKES, 80 TOTAL PROGRAM AND 23 GRADUATES. THE CLP PROVIDED 12,022 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,731 MEALS; AND DELIVERED 3,042 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. WOMEN & CHILDREN RECOVERY NEW LIFE PROGRAM (NLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM IS A NINE MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION. WITH AVAILABLE 56 BEDS, IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 5,666 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,371 MEALS; AND, DELIVERED 1,109 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. YOUTH CAMP CUMCITO (CITY UNION MISSION CAMP IN THE OZARKS): THE MISSION OPERATES A SUMMER CAMP THAT OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SWIMMING, HIKING, CANOEING, CRAFTS, BIBLE TEACHING, FISHING, DRAMA, SONGS AND CAMPFIRES, ALL DESIGNED TO GIVE KIDS NEW HOPE AND A FUN-PACKED WEEK IN A LOVING AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, CAMP CUMCITO SERVED 113 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN (AGES 4-16); PROVIDED 716 BED NIGHTS; AND SERVED 1,695 MEALS. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (CA): THE MISSION PROVIDES EXTENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE RELIEF SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND A WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY. THE MISSION ALSO OFFERS SIGNIFICANT SEASONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THANKSGIVING FOOD ASSISTANCE, MISSION CHRISTMAS, AND SCHOOL CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MISSION SERVED 1,209 GUESTS, AND PROVIDED 1,469 VOUCHERS TO QUALIFIED GUESTS TO PURCHASE NEEDED ITEMS AT THE LOCAL "BUY THE POUND" THRIFT STORE. GIFT-IN-KIND AND MATERIAL WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A MATERIAL WAREHOUSE (27,000 SQUARE FEET) THAT FACILITATES THE RECEIPT OF LARGE CORPORATE/BUSINESS PRODUCT DONATIONS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE DONATIONS, OF FOOD, CLOTHING, PAPER ITEMS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS), PLASTICWARE, ETC. THE WAREHOUSE ENABLES THE MISSION TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY, AND TO IMPROVE CONTROL OVER INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, MAKING OUR SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MORE GUESTS. FOOD WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A FOOD WAREHOUSE (7,400 SQUARE FEET) THAT RECEIVES AND STORES LARGE FOOD QUANTITIES (BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED) IN ORDER TO SUPPLY THE SUBSTANTIAL FOOD DEMANDS OF THEIR VARIOUS MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN MINISTRIES. THE WAREHOUSE HAS FREEZER, REFRIGERATED AND DRY STORAGE CAPACITY. CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM: RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM GRADUATES FACE ON THE PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, EVEN WHEN FEASIBLE, CAN BE TIME CONSUMING AND INFLEXIBLE. THROUGH THE MISSION'S CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM, WE ENSURE THAT MANY OF OUR GRADUATES ARE SUPPORTED WITH A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN ORDER TO GET TO WORK, DO GROCERY SHOPPING, MANAGE PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS AND CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES' NEEDS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES RECEIVE A CAR, AND ASSISTANCE MAINTAINING THAT CAR, FOR SIX MONTHS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 WE PROVIDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE TO ELEVEN GRADUATES. CITY THRIFT STORES: THE MISSION OWNS FOUR CITY THRIFT STORES IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA, ALONG WITH A PRODUCT DONATION DROP OFF LOCATION IN LAWRENCE, KS. THESE STORES PROVIDE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING, SHOES, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IN-HOUSE CLIENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROFITS FROM OUR CITY THRIFT STORES HELPS TO FUND THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CITY UNION MISSION OFFERS TO THEIR GUESTS.
    Expenses $8,248,099 · revenue $117,725

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 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
44-6005481
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1946
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$47,747,116
Income (IRS master file)
$35,088,327

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$23,291,831$23,235,966$47,747,116XML
990-TSeptember 2025–––IRS
990September 2024$23,886,108$26,118,822$47,598,089XML
990-TSeptember 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$24,157,158$26,888,261$50,638,648XML
990-TSeptember 2023–––IRS
990September 2022$24,990,216$23,374,107$47,587,900IRS
990-TSeptember 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990-TSeptember 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 44-6005481).

Questions about CITY UNION MISSION INC

What is the EIN of CITY UNION MISSION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CITY UNION MISSION INC is 44-6005481.
Is CITY UNION MISSION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
Are donations to CITY UNION MISSION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CITY UNION MISSION INC 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 CITY UNION MISSION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CITY UNION MISSION INC 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 UNION MISSION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GARETH KEOWN.
Who are the officers and directors of CITY UNION MISSION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,271 (TERRI MEGLI, CEO).
How much revenue does CITY UNION MISSION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,291,831, expenses of $23,235,966 and total assets of $47,747,116 at year end.

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