Nonprofit · EIN 59-0838106
WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC
Tax-exempt · PENSACOLA, FL 32591
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $17,701,829 | $15,309,232 | $2,392,597 | $31,012,665 | $2,750,684 | $28,261,981 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,985,109 | $14,015,610 | $1,969,499 | $29,657,399 | $4,090,008 | $25,567,391 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $15,026,701 | $13,165,810 | $1,860,891 | $28,641,273 | $5,037,175 | $23,604,098 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,734,248
- Program service revenue
- $604,420
- Investment income
- $1,033,075
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $576,084
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,912
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $212,428
- Other revenue
- $330,086
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $301,295
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,947,938
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,712,769
- Professional fundraising fees
- $669,399
- Legal fees
- $12,313
- Accounting fees
- $42,400
- Occupancy
- $1,239,727
- Travel
- $21,882
- Depreciation
- $637,146
- Program services (functional)
- $12,421,922
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,598,078
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,289,232
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,657,399
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,012,665
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,750,684
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,261,981
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,268,626
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,449,768
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $28,098,355
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $163,626
- Gross receipts
- $19,098,695
- Employees
- 433
- Volunteers
- 2,023
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY ROMANO | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $182,833 | $32,565 |
| ANDREW BRANTLEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $118,462 | $10,402 |
| WILL SCOTT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEKENDELL YOUNG | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY MILLET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC BOSTWICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY POWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNIE SMITH | MINISTRY LIAISON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY MAYGARDEN | DEVELOPMENT LIAISON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON MCCURDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR LONNIE WESLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP L WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY ROMANO | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $170,489 | $31,560 |
| DANNY PIPKINS | VP OF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $110,667 | $16,800 |
| ANDREW BRANTLEY | VP OF FINANC Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $0 |
| WILL SCOTT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEKENDELL YOUNG | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC BOSTWICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY POWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY MAYGARDEN | DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNIE SMITH | MINISTRY LIA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY MILLET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON MCCURDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR LONNIE WESLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP L WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY ROMANO | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $127,885 | $30,627 |
| ANDREW BRANTLEY | VP OF FINANC Officer | 40 | $75,981 | $0 |
| WILL SCOTT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY ATKINS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC BOSTWICK | TREASURER/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KING | FORMER CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNIE SMITH | MINISTRY LIA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS KELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY SHARP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY MILLET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY MAYGARDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEKENDELL YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDRA SMILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 870, PENSACOLA, FL 32591-0870
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CLAY ROMANO, P O BOX 870, PENSACOLA, FL 32591
- Signed the 990
- CLAY ROMANO, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (850) 478-4027
- Website
- WWW.WATERFRONTMISSION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SALTMARSH CLEAVELAND AND GUND
Mission
DEMONSTRATING GOD'S GOODNESS BY PROVIDING RESCUE AND RECOVERY SERVICES IN JESUS' NAME.
Program accomplishments
- IN-KIND DONATIONS PROCESSED AND RESOLD THROUGH WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION'S SUPPORTING THRIFT STORES MINISTRY AFFORDS SHOPPERS WITHIN THE MISSIONS' COMMUNITIES TO PURCHASE AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CLOTHING, SHOES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND GENTLY-USED HOME FURNISHINGS AT EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. IN TURN, THE PROCEEDS GENERATED FROM THE THRIFT STORES ARE USED TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED AND THOSE STRIVING TO OVERCOME SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER LIFE-DOMINATING ISSUES AS PARTICIPANTS WORK THROUGH THE MISSION'S LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE THRIFT STORES WORK CLOSELY WITH PROGRAM CLIENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS TO TEACH JOB SKILLS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND TEAMWORK, AS WELL AS TO MODEL CHRISTIAN INTEGRITY AND STRONG WORK ETHIC AS AN INVESTMENT BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE WATERFRONT THRIFT STORES HAVE EARNED SEVERAL CUSTOMER CHOICE AWARDS FOR "BEST THRIFT STORES" ON THE GULF COAST.Expenses $6,986,688 · revenue $10,382,253
- FOUNDED IN 1949, WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION PROVIDES REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED PEOPLE AND THOSE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER LIFE-DOMINATING ISSUES. IN 2025, THE MISSION SERVED 210,590 MEALS, PROVIDED 84,588 NIGHTS OF SHELTER, DISTRIBUTED OVER 4,500 PIECES OF CLOTHING, AND 2,500 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO FAMILIES IN NEED. WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION HELPS MEN AND WOMEN ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE-DOMINATING ISSUES. HEALING AND RESTORATION ARE THE GOALS OF THIS BIBLE-BASED MODEL THAT PROMOTES TRANSFORMED, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE LIFEBUILDER RECOVERY PROGRAM, THE MISSION HELPS MEN OVERCOME LIFEDOMINATING ADDICTIONS THROUGH THE FAITH-BASED ADDICTION RECOVERY CURRICULUM, THE GENESIS PROCESS, AS WELL AS THROUGH INTENSIVE COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS ARE EQUIPPED TO BECOME AND REMAIN PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE MISSION'S VETERANS CARE PROGRAM SERVES HOMELESS MILITARYVETERANS BY COORDINATING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN OBTAINING BENEFITS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE MISSION'S ARUKAH RESPITE CENTER OFFERS A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH MEDICAL BEDS FOR ILL OR INJURED HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN TO RECUPERATE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A HOSPITAL DISCHARGE. THE MISSION'S DAY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP UNDERSERVED MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WITH MAIL AND PHONE SERVICES, BAG STORAGE, CLOTHING AND HYGIENE ITEMS, SPIRITUAL COUNSELING, MEALS, AND LAUNDERING AND SHOWER PROVISIONS. THROUGH THE MISSION'S VARIOUS SITES AND PROGRAMS, MEN AND WOMEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN VALUABLE WORK SKILLS SUCH AS FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION, MERCHANDISING, PRODUCTION, REGISTER TRAINING, CUSTOMER SERVICES, AND COOKING. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A HAND UP, AND NOT JUST A HAND OUT, TO MEN AND WOMEN SUFFERING FROM LIFE-DOMINATING ISSUES.Expenses $4,326,126 · revenue $1,224,919
- WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION'S RECYCLING & DONATION CENTER PROCESSES, ONAVERAGE, 1,650 TONS OF IN-KIND DONATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS ANNUALLY. MATERIALS ARE DONATED ON-SITE AND COLLECTED FROM THRIFT STORES AS AN INTENTIONAL EFFORT TO REDUCE THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT IMPACTS CAUSED BY THE OVER USAGE OF AREA LANDFILLS. THE MISSION MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE. IN-KIND DONATIONS WHICH ARE NOT DEEMED SAFE OR RESALABLE AT ITS THRIFT STORES ARE IMMEDIATELY EVALUATED, DISMANTLED AS NECESSARY, AND SORTED INTO RECYCLABLE COMPONENTS. IN TURN, SALVAGED MATERIALS ARE RESOLD AT CURRENT MARKET VALUES TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED AND THOSE STRIVING TO OVERCOME SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER LIFE-DOMINATING ISSUES AS PARTICIPANTS WORK THROUGH THE MISSION'S LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE RECYCLING & DONATION CENTER WORK CLOSELY WITH PROGRAM CLIENTS AND EMPLOYEES TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND TO PROVIDE JOB SKILLS TRAINING AS THEY MODEL CHRISTIAN INTEGRITY, STRONG WORK ETHIC, AND STEWARDSHIP AS AN INVESTMENT BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,109,108 · revenue $450,459
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-0838106
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,012,665
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,098,695
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $17,701,829 | $15,309,232 | $31,012,665 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,985,109 | $14,015,610 | $29,657,399 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $15,026,701 | $13,165,810 | $28,641,273 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,851,303 | $11,885,502 | $27,565,338 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 59-0838106).
Questions about WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC
- What is the EIN of WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC is 59-0838106.
- Is WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WATERFRONT RESCUE 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 WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CLAY ROMANO.
- Who are the officers and directors of WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $182,833 (CLAY ROMANO, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,701,829, expenses of $15,309,232 and total assets of $31,012,665 at year end.
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