EIN 13-1617086

The Bowery Mission

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
238
Year formed
1878
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Bowery Mission is called to minister in New York City to men, women, and children caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds, and to see their lives transformed to hope, joy, lasting productivity and eternal life.
Also known as...
Christian Herald Association
Total revenues
$24,772,797
2023
Total expenses
$25,659,513
2023
Total assets
$36,183,521
2023
Num. employees
238
2023

Program areas at The Bowery Mission

Since the 1870s, The Bowery Mission has been a place of welcome, care and healing for those in crisis. In fiscal year 2023, The Bowery Mission provided more than 319,000 meals, 66,269 nights of shelter, 31,942 articles of clothing and 44,591 emergency showers for those in need. At its downtown campuses in Manhattan, The Bowery Mission extends radical hospitality to anyone in need of immediate care. Those in New York experiencing homelessness, hunger and other crises find a safe place to receive hot meals, clothing, and safe overnight shelter all tangible demonstrations of God's love. At its uptown campuses in Manhattan, The Bowery Mission provides caring and safe Residential Programs for adults in crisis to achieve personal goals for life and work, heal from past trauma, and overcome barriers to independent living. All clients are invited into a faith-based community committed to practicing hospitality, showing respect, and restoring hope. In fiscal year 2023, 214 adults participated in The Bowery Mission's Residential Programs, using housing, counseling, classes and other support to make progress toward their goals.
The Bowery Mission's children's program, Mont Lawn Camp and City Camp, empower children and youth ages 6-16 to thrive and succeed. In Fiscal Year 2023, 203 children and youth built new life-long skills through community-based enrichment classes, tutoring, and mentoring in East Harlem and the South Bronx. Additionally, 459 children and youth enjoyed an enriching week away from the city at Mont Lawn Camp, the Mission's summer sleepaway camp in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, where they reconnected with God and each other.

Grants made by The Bowery Mission

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Evangel TempleProgram Support$0
Restoration Church Mir New YorkProgram Support$0
Stand Ministries Outreach CenterProgram Support$0
...and 5 more grants made

Who funds The Bowery Mission

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,206,034
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$717,750
The Essex Avenue FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$500,000
...and 179 more grants received totalling $5,579,056

Personnel at The Bowery Mission

NameTitleCompensation
James WinansPresident and Chief Executive Officer$249,874
Stuart M. JacksonChief Operations Officer
Karen E. GainesChief Financial Officer
Robert P DepueChief Financial and Administrative Officer / Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer$222,056
Laurie-Anne BentleyChief Development Officer$186,688
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for The Bowery Mission

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$23,339,142
Program services$359,266
Investment income and dividends$456,959
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$617,430
Total revenues$24,772,797

Form 990s for The Bowery Mission

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-05990View PDF
2019-092021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $186,065 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 47 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Grace and Mercy Foundation
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The Essex Avenue Foundation
November 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCampsSocial advocacy organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
ReligionHomelessness
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
90 Lafayette St 6th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
bowery.org/ 
Phone
(800) 269-3791
Facebook page
BoweryMission 
Twitter profile
@bowerymission 
IRS details
EIN
13-1617086
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1878
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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