Nonprofit · EIN 95-1874073
SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $27,895,456 | $30,404,964 | -$2,509,508 | $44,532,135 | $30,706,284 | $13,825,851 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $25,286,002 | $30,749,213 | -$5,463,211 | $47,400,081 | $31,229,815 | $16,170,266 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $25,339,336 | $23,333,662 | $2,005,674 | $44,951,952 | $23,676,190 | $21,275,762 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,827,273
- Program service revenue
- $35,465
- Investment income
- $5,459
- Net rental income
- $351,421
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$61,203
- Other revenue
- $2,027,259
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,445,637
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $235,262
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,917,267
- Professional fundraising fees
- $2,575,570
- Legal fees
- $108,751
- Accounting fees
- $63,895
- Occupancy
- $520,040
- Travel
- $110,610
- Depreciation
- $1,286,943
- Program services (functional)
- $23,855,132
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,823,626
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,726,206
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $47,400,081
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,532,135
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,706,284
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,825,851
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,846,432
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,493,579
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $332,272
- Gross receipts
- $27,956,659
- Employees
- 222
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD DEE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $235,262 |
| EDVIN LIKU | VP OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $164,684 |
| PAUL ARMSTRONG | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 40 | $158,437 |
| KEVIN BROWN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BIXEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES WALKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CATHY HERRICK | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD DOTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CRAIG DUHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PASHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA NEW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEITH HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RASZELL CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEFAN MEIERHOFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN DALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN HOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAINE LANSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN NOVAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD DEE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $243,404 |
| EDVIN LIKU | VP OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $133,052 |
| MICHELLE SMITH | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $102,897 |
| KEVIN BROWN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BIXEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA RANKIN | BOARD PASTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES WALKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CATHY HERRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD DOTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CRAIG DUHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PASHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA NEW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEITH HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RASZELL CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEFAN MEIERHOFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD DEE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $206,568 |
| EDVIN LIKU | VP OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $124,380 |
| MICHELLE SMITH | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $119,389 |
| JOHN FULLMER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE BILLOCK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BIXEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA RANKIN | BOARD PASTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES WALKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CATHY HERRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD DOTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CRAIG DUHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PASHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DINA LIEBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA NEW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEITH HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RASZELL CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEFAN MEIERHOFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 120 ELM ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-2602
- In care of
- % REY LONTOK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONNIE DEE, PO BOX 80427, SAN DIEGO, CA 92138
- Signed the 990
- DONNIE DEE, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (619) 819-1891
- Website
- WWW.SDRESCUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1874073 or by the name SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION, INC.'S (THE ORGANIZATION") MISSION IS TO LOVINGLY ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, BY SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION AND PROVIDING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A DONATION PROCESSING CENTER S DEDICATED TO THE REHABILITATION OF MEN AND WOMEN IN THE WORK PLACE. THEY ARE TRAINED AT PRICING, SORTING, RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING DONATED MATERIALS.
Program accomplishments
- MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S SEVICES:FOUR PROGRAMS WITHIN THE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN SERVICES:MISSION ACADEMY: THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS A HOLISTIC YEAR LONG PROGRAM. IT SERVES SINGLE MEN, WOMEN AND SINGLE PARENTS. THOSE IN THE PROGRAM ARE REFERRED TO AS STUDENTS. IT IS STRUCTURED AROUND THREE SEMESTERS AND FIVE GOALS. SEMESTER ONE IS FOCUSED ON WELLNESS. SEMESTER TWO IS FOCUSED ON JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT AND SEMESTER THREE IS DESIGNED FOR THE STUDENT TO FIND HOUSING AND PREPARE TO TRANSITION TO A LIFE OF STABILITY. THE FIVE GOALS ARE TO ENCOUNTER GOD, EXPERIENCE RECOVERY, ENGAGE IN JOB TRAINING, ESTABLISH HOUSING AND ENLIST A SUPPORT NETWORK. UPON GRADUATION THEY ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALUMNI PROGRAM WHERE THEY ARE INVITED TO VOLUNTEER AND SERVE IN THE COMMUNITY.NUEVA VIDA HAVEN: NUEVA VIDA HAVEN PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES. EACH NIGHT, UP TO 60 WOMEN AND CHILDREN USE NUEVA VIDA HAVEN FACILITY FOR A WARM, SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, A PLACE TO SHOWER AND OBTAIN CLEAN CLOTHES AND A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST. RESIDENTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO THERAPISTS AND SOCIAL WORKERS TO HELP THEM TO DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION FOR LIFE IMPROVEMENT. THIS OFTEN INCLUDES ENTRY INTO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ACADEMY.THERAPY SERVICES: THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PEOPLE SERVED IN ALL THE MISSION'S PROGRAMS. TREATMENT IS PROVIDED BY LICENSED THERAPISTS, OR BY INTERNS AND TRAINEES UNDER THEIR SUPERVISION.CHILDREN'S RESOURCE CENTER: THE CHILDREN'S RESOURCE CENTER (CRC) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTING FAMILIES TO EDUCATIONAL AND CHILDCARE SERVICES THAT THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR. THIS INCLUDES SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND BENEFIT MANAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE CRC HELPS FAMILIES ACCESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND PROVIDES TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP ON TOPICS OF PARENTING AND PLANNING.Expenses $13,856,662
- PARTNERS FOR HUNGER RELIEF: PARTNERS FOR HUNGER RELIEF IS A PROGRAM OF SDRM WHICH WAS FORMED TO BOLSTER FOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS IN SAN DIEGO AND SERVE A BROAD BASE OF AGENCIES AND PEOPLE. SDRM HAS DEVELOPED A SUCCESSFUL SYSTEM OF LOCATING, RECOVERING, AND DISTRIBUTING DONATED FOOD. THIS FOOD IS NOT ONLY USED BY SDRM PROGRAM MEMBERS, BUT A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS FOOD IS SHARED AT NO COST WITH A NETWORK OF NONPROFIT FEEDING PROGRAMS AND FOOD PANTRIES THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY.Expenses $3,237,673
- THE SOUTH COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE (SCL) PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION FUNDS THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS THROUGH DONATIONS AND GRANTS. SCL IS DESIGNED TO SERVE SINGLE MEN, SINGLE WOMEN AND FAMILIES. THOSE BEING SERVED ARE REFERRED TO AS GUESTS. EACH NIGHT, UP TO 125 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN USE THE FACILITY FOR A WARM, SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, A PLACE TO SHOWER AND OBTAIN CLEAN CLOTHES AND A PLACE TO RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS. RESIDENTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO CASE MANAGERS TO HELP THEM DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION FOR LIFE IMPROVEMENT. THE SCL PARTNERS WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES SUCH AS THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE GUESTS. THIS INCLUDES ENTRY INTO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ACADEMY.Expenses $3,182,474
- OCEANSIDE NAVIGATION CENTERTHE OCEANSIDE NAVIGATION CENTER (ONC) PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE. THE SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION FUNDS THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS THROUGH DONATIONS AND GRANTS WHILE THE CITY OWNS THE BUILDING. ONC IS DESIGNED TO SERVE SINGLE MEN, SINGLE WOMEN AND FAMILIES. THOSE BEING SERVED ARE REFERRED TO AS GUESTS. EACH NIGHT, UP TO 50 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN USE THE FACILITY FOR A WARM, SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, A PLACE TO SHOWER AND OBTAIN CLEAN CLOTHES AND A PLACE TO RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS. RESIDENTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO CASE MANAGERS TO HELP THEM DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION FOR LIFE IMPROVEMENT. THE ONC PARTNERS WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES SUCH AS THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE GUESTS. THIS INCLUDES ENTRY INTO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ACADEMY. BREAD OF LIFE WAS RELOCATED AND RESTRUCTURED TO BE PART OF THE ONC.CHURCH PARTNERSHIP:THE CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT ENGAGES WITH HUNDREDS OF CHURCHES TO CARRY OUT A VISION TO UNITE THE LOCAL CHURCH AROUND HEALING OUR REGION FROM HOMELESSNESS. CHURCHES GIVE FINANCIALLY, HOLD DONATION DRIVES, LEAD CHAPEL SERVICES, AND VOLUNTEER BOTH ON AND OFF-SITE. THE CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT HAS GROWN SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2019 TO INCLUDE OVERSIGHT OF OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, CHAPEL SERVICES, CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM, HOLIDAY OUTREACH MEALS, WALK WITH ME OUTREACH INITIATIVE AND OUR NEW MOBILE SHOWER MINISTRY.OUTREACH SERVICESTHE OUTREACH DEPARTMENT OPERATES TWO SHOWER TRAILERS. ONE OPERATES IN NORTH COUNTY PRIMARILY IN OCEANSIDE. THE SECOND ONE OPERATES IN THE SOUTH BAY SERVING THE CITIES OF CHULA VISTA, NATIONAL CITY, SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL BEACH. THESE TRAILERS OFFER SHOWERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH SERVICES. FOOD AND CLOTHING ARE ALSO PROVIDED. THE OUTREACH DEPARTMENTS ALSO PROVIDES STREET CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE NORTH COSTAL REGION AND THE LITTLE ITALY ASSOCIATION IN SAN DIEGO.Expenses $3,578,323
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 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
- 95-1874073
- 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
- 1957
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,532,135
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,956,659
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $27,895,456 | $30,404,964 | $44,532,135 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $25,286,002 | $30,749,213 | $47,400,081 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $25,339,336 | $23,333,662 | $44,951,952 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $26,903,599 | $28,262,444 | $42,194,459 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | 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 95-1874073).
Questions about SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC
- What is the EIN of SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC is 95-1874073.
- Is SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1957.
- Are donations to SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAN DIEGO 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 SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC 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 SAN DIEGO RESCUE 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 SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DONNIE DEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $235,262 (DONALD DEE, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,895,456, expenses of $30,404,964 and total assets of $44,532,135 at year end.
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