The Rescue Mission Foundation
The Rescue Mission Foundation, inc. Is an endowment fund organized for the support of the charitable purposes of the rescue mission of roanoke, inc., a related 501 (c)(3) organization, which seeks to minister to the whole person and provide emergency food, shelter and clothing to anyone in need, regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The Rescue Mission Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rescue Mission Foundation gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,130
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,130
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,130
- Total assets
- $4,446,541
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Rescue Mission Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Inc ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Rescue Mission Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Inc Roanoke, VA | Charitable Ministry Support | $125,130 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,446,541 | $1,174,239 | $145,160 | $125,130 | 1 | $205,116 |
| 2023 | $3,403,369 | $535,919 | $141,537 | $119,582 | 1 | $124,925 |
| 2022 | $2,999,463 | $171,099 | $137,229 | $115,893 | 1 | $20,750 |
| 2021 | $3,110,195 | $459,257 | $133,418 | $109,912 | 1 | $72,497 |
| 2020 | $2,864,248 | $298,946 | $138,096 | $110,794 | 1 | $40,674 |
About The Rescue Mission Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Rescue Mission Foundation is a public charity, based in Roanoke, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K. Net investment income was $205K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rescue Mission Foundation is led by Curtis Lee Clark, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curtis Lee Clark
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Bowery
President
Bod Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carissa Mulahn
Bod Member
Bod Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Bod Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Strickler
Secretary
Bod Member & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Fountain
Bod Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Anderson
Bod Member
Secretary & President → President, 2021
President → Bod Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee E. Osborne
Bod Member
Bod Member → President, 2023
President → Bod Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary K. Bayse
Bod Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Berglund
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wesley Brugh
Bod Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toye Oshoniyi
Vice President
Bod Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Stelter
Bod Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Childress
Bod Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Greg Elliott (2020–2021) — Bod Member
- Former: Sam Benson (2020–2021) — Bod Member
- Former: Cindy N. Fendley (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Rescue Mission Foundation
How much does The Rescue Mission Foundation give each year?
The Rescue Mission Foundation gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $120K across 1 grant.
How large is The Rescue Mission Foundation?
The Rescue Mission Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
Where does The Rescue Mission Foundation operate?
The Rescue Mission Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Rescue Mission Foundation's EIN?
The Rescue Mission Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1601970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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