The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc
The Rescue Mission of Utica is a faith-based not-for-profit organization. Our mission is: the rescue mission utica is a christian ministry unconditionally endeavoring to assess and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people coming for assistance.for over 130 plus years, the rescue mission has grown in its ability to supply residency-based programs aimed at: breaking the cycle of drug and alcohol dependency, housing homeless men, teaching life skills and providing residents with supportive and aftercare services so that they can learn vocational skills and obtain and maintain long-term, sustained independence. The Rescue Mission of Utica provides a wide array of services and housing to the homeless, the mentally ill, those struggling with addictions seeking to reestablish themselves in and to contribute to society. It is the largest provider of such services between syracuse and schenectady.
The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,814,825
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $9,187,466
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $81,726
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $9,014,215
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Technologies Corp (HTC) Utica, NY | The board approved the transfer of this property to the not for profit organization as htc is currently involved in similar projects as part of their operations. | $30,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,814,825 | $9,187,466 | $9,014,215 | — | — | $81,726 |
| 2024 | $10,879,927 | $8,981,217 | $8,551,287 | — | — | $82,021 |
| 2023 | $10,165,012 | $8,726,578 | $8,288,733 | $30,500 | 1 | $45,652 |
| 2022 | $9,485,035 | $7,551,547 | $7,007,839 | — | — | $34,515 |
| 2021 | $9,177,377 | $6,677,348 | $6,463,378 | — | — | $112,257 |
| 2020 | $8,707,422 | $8,058,679 | $6,446,345 | — | — | $17,218 |
About The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc is a public charity, based in Utica, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $82K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc is led by Wendy Goetz, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Goetz
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $125K (2025)
Robert Sylvester
President
Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dow
Director of Finance
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$87K (2021) → $106K (2025)
Cynthia Jones MD
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lisi
Member
Secretary → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emilie Bell
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Beasley
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Davidson
Member
President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sears
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip King
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Shatraw
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Kowalsky
Member
Vice President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toby Taylor MD
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Williams
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steven A. Abdoo Sr. (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Amelia Demetri (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Thomas W. Wattles (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: William Worden (2020–2022) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $125K, to Wendy Goetz (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc
How large is The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc?
The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.2M.
Where does The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc operate?
The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc's EIN?
The Rescue Mission of Utica Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-0569359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
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