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Rescue Mission of Utica Inc

The rescue mission of utica, new york is a christian ministry unconditionally endeavoring to assess and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people coming for assistance.

Utica, NY EIN 150569359 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Rescue Mission of Utica Inc

Rescue Mission of Utica provides shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and life-changing support to individuals in need. Join us in bringing hope and healing to our community. Donate, volunteer, or get help today!

Founded
Headquarters
Utica, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1951

Mission

The rescue mission of utica, new york is a christian ministry unconditionally endeavoring to assess and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people coming for assistance.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 2%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.02 ($7.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rescue Mission of Utica Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Utica, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1890 and has been operating for 136 years. Its EIN is 150569359. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for disaster relief charities in United States. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rescue Mission of Utica Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 89/100.

Rescue Mission of Utica Inc is located in Utica, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1890 and has been active for 136 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rescue Mission of Utica Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rescue Mission of Utica Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rescue Mission of Utica Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Rescue Mission of Utica Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 2% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Rescue Mission of Utica provides shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and life-changing support to individuals in need. Join us in bringing hope and healing to our community. Donate, volunteer, or get help today! Rescue Mission of Utica Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1890.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Rescue Mission of Utica Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Rescue Mission of Utica Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rescue Mission of Utica Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 150569359, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
2% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RO
Robert Sylvester
President

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amelia D••••••
MEMBER
CY
Cynthia J•••• M•
MEMBER
DA
David L•••
MEMBER
EM
Emilie B•••
VICE PRESIDENT
LA
Larry B••••••
MEMBER
MI
Michael D••
Director
PA
Paul D•••••••
MEMBER
PA
Paul S••••
MEMBER
PH
Philip K•••
MEMBER
RI
Richard W•••••••
SECRETARY
RO
Robert S••••••••
PRESIDENT
SC
Scott S••••••
TREASURER
ST
Steven A A•••• S•
MEMBER
ST
Steven K•••••••
MEMBER
TH
Thomas W W••••••
MEMBER
TO
Toby T••••• M•
MEMBER
WE
Wendy G••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WI
William W•••••
MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$9.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
News - 15 Years of Positive Change with COOP - Hamilton College
Dec 2024
www.hamilton.edu
Ann Cotter Obituary (2024) - Little Falls, NY - Mohawk Valley Funerals & Cremations - Little Falls - Legacy obituary
Mar 2024
www.legacy.com
Form filed
$8.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Photos: Comets players deliver turkeys to Rescue Mission of Utica - Utica Observer Dispatch
Nov 2021
www.uticaod.com
Rescue Mission of Utica provides resident with his first house - Utica Observer Dispatch
Jan 2021
www.uticaod.com
Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Joyce A. Gage Obituary April 24, 2019 - Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors - eneafuneralhomes.com
Apr 2019
www.eneafuneralhomes.com
News - HAVOC Kickball Tourney Raises $504 for Rescue Mission - Hamilton College
Apr 2017
www.hamilton.edu
Rescue Mission of Utica serves up Thanksgiving meal - Utica Observer Dispatch
Nov 2015
www.uticaod.com

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rescue Mission of Utica Inc This page 79 $9.0 million 2%
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Inc 89 $2.3 million -
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit 89 $8.5 million 1%
Seymour Ambulance Assoc Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Inc 89 $3.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rescue Mission of Utica Inc

What is Rescue Mission of Utica Inc?
Rescue Mission of Utica Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Utica, United States. Rescue Mission of Utica provides shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and life-changing support to individuals in need. Join us in bringing hope and healing to our community. Donate, volunteer, or get help today!
When was Rescue Mission of Utica Inc founded?
Rescue Mission of Utica Inc was founded in 1890.
Who leads Rescue Mission of Utica Inc?
Robert Sylvester serves as President.
Where is Rescue Mission of Utica Inc located?
Headquartered in Utica, United States.
What is Rescue Mission of Utica Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 2% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rescue Mission of Utica Inc trustworthy?
Rescue Mission of Utica Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Rescue Mission of Utica Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 150569359.
What is Rescue Mission of Utica Inc's website?
http://www.uticamission.org