2021-09-14T07:54:55-07:00 2020-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2020-01-01 760044172 Memorial Assistance Ministries MEMO 7134684516 1625 Blalock Rd Houston TX 77080 Sonja Gee President & CEO 2021-09-14 true Sonja Gee 999009999 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Sonja Gee 1625 Blalock Rd Houston TX 77080 12775914 false X www.mamhouston.org X 1982 TX MAM strengthens families and communities through a range of programs that provide education, training, employment and financial empowerment. Together, we create hope, stability, and belonging by helping families grow on a pathway to self-sufficiency. 14 14 100 1030 0 5954056 10976085 93016 57048 58620 -18291 24649 12493 6130341 11027335 1928681 5282674 0 3835751 4070661 0 553253 1143760 1064198 6908192 10417533 -777851 609802 12028584 13395776 176019 798463 11852565 12597313 X Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) mission is to assure families have the means to meet their basic needs. MAM helps families avoid homelessness and become more self-sufficient by offering a continuum of services that improve employment status, financial management, housing stability, and family health. false false 6086519 5007773 57048 MAM FAMILY ASSISTANCE helps individuals and families maintain financial stability as they work toward becoming more self-sufficient. Programs include Financial Assistance for rent/utilities, food/household, medical/dental, and transportation; Navigation Services and Case Management; Public Benefits Enrollment Assistance for Medicaid, CHIP, Children's Medicaid, Harris Health System Financial Assistance Program, and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). In 2020, MAM's Family Assistance programs helped 2,917 individuals. In addition, MAM provided Financial Assistance and Disaster Recovery Services to 3,839 families impacted by the Watson Chemical Plant Explosion and COVID-19 pandemic. 2025835 40700 MAM FAMILY EDUCATION offers a variety of classes and services to help individuals build on their unique assets and develop skills for achieving personal, financial, and career goals. Programs include Employment Services, English as a Second Language (ESL), Citizenship Preparation, Financial Education and Coaching, Immigration and Legal Services, and Mental Health Counseling. In 2020, 3,813 community members developed skills and support through these diverse programs.MAM provides facilities use to over a dozen non-profit partners who offer vital services to the community. Some services were reduced in 2020 due to COVID. The estimated value of the provided facilities was approximately $17,000. 1094371 MAM RESALE sells donated goods to provide a low-cost source of clothing, furniture, books, toys, and household goods to families served by MAM and to others in the community. Students from MAMs ESL and employment programs volunteer at MAM Resale to improve their skills. Vouchers for clothing, household goods, and furniture provided support to 450 people on their pathway to stability and independence. 234201 234201 9440926 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 16 0 true 100 true false false false false false true true true 1 false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X Sonja Gee 7135747543 1625 Blalock Rd Houston TX 77080 Sonja Gee President & CEO 50.00 0.00 X 176501 0 42496 Sandy Staffeld VP Fund Dev 50.00 0.00 133552 0 19564 Chris Chandler Chair 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jack Moore Vice Chair 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Alan Lloveras Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Erich Teske Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kimberly Davis Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rod Keyworth Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Mearse Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Arthur Smith Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kelley Sommer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Stoneburner Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Courtney Swanson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Tooms Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Randy Velarde Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Weekley Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 310053 62060 2 false true false 0 2743642 437264 43373 7751806 2008317 10976085 Immigration program 900099 57048 57048 57048 23442 23442 0 0 0 616255 657988 -41733 -41733 -41733 437264 1000 -1000 -1000 0 1103084 1089591 13493 13493 0 11027335 57048 -5798 7744 7744 5274930 5274930 0 0 218998 176668 16770 25560 96420 77783 7384 11253 2944179 2375109 225453 343617 48532 39151 3717 5664 520779 420119 39879 60781 241753 195025 18513 28215 0 0 23239 23239 0 0 11275 11275 168394 145498 20377 2519 36783 8586 1919 26278 109467 56702 25983 26782 143516 124755 8623 10138 0 195614 192185 1816 1613 5262 5262 0 0 0 0 246963 230456 8875 7632 53909 47548 5130 1231 Repairs & maintenance 43368 41135 1207 1026 Program supplies 14691 14691 Membership & dues 6023 2735 2344 944 Professional development 5694 4844 850 0 10417533 9440926 423354 553253 3254814 4169289 507297 1262554 1114237 774363 22225 9945 0 0 0 363528 424139 73680 50477 7937858 2521027 5509350 5416831 1183453 1288178 0 0 0 0 12028584 13395776 176019 24809 72054 701600 176019 798463 X 10372619 10219562 1479946 2377751 11852565 12597313 12028584 13395776 609802 134946 X false true X true false X 4430992 9346431 5218865 5954056 10976085 35926429 0 0 4430992 9346431 5218865 5954056 10976085 35926429 635339 35291090 17256 25941 31420 37046 23442 135105 0 0 36061534 8223874 0.97860 0.96260 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1183453 104725 1288178 994952 188501 1183453 1067088 -72136 994952 963587 103501 1067088 906849 56738 963587 1.00000 false false false 790105 790105 6347355 2000960 4346395 800398 520067 280331 5416831 Paycheck Protection Program Loan 701600 701600 11151006 134946 134946 11016060 11275 11275 11027335 10406258 10406258 11275 11275 10417533 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The MAM Endowment Fund is a board-designated endowment established by the Board of Directors for the purpose of assisting MAM in meeting its operating needs. false Luncheon 435053 435053 435053 435053 true East Spring Branch Fd Pantry 7901 Westview Houston TX 77055 741319924 501(c)(3) 7744 0 Program support 1 0 Shelter/Utilities 1836 1730865 Food, Clothing & Hshld 922 98119 52586 FMV Clothing, household goods Back to School Program 4500 225965 Medical, Eyecare & Dental 307 5380 Transportation 287 93687 Client Job Training & Expense 81 40700 Christmas Project 415 8236 24330 FMV Gift cards, clothing, toys Financial assistance-COVID-19 3330 2995063 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used MAM has granted funds for general support of East Spring Branch Food Pantry for many years, via monthly payments by check from MAMs Family Assistance checking account. The Pantry Director provides updates on the status of pantry activities, trends in food insecurity, numbers served, new partnerships, on a monthly or quarterly basis.Financial Assistance to Clients of MAM: MAM provides emergency financial assistance to members of the community, who report a financial crisis, by paying rent, mortgage, utilities, and other household or family expenses. The scope of services and some procedures vary by individual program, but all include gathering a variety of documents from the client to determine identity, home address and, eligibility for services. All payments are made directly to the relevant vendor by check or credit card. MAM employs a variety of means to determine the results of the financial assistance, primarily through follow-up telephone calls to clients and landlords within 90 days of the last assistance payment. X X X X X X false false false false false false false false false Sandy Staffeld VP Fund Dev 128677 4875 6535 13029 153116 Sonja Gee President & CEO 169834 6667 9500 32996 218997 X 1186256 FMV X 1 797731 FMV X Chrismas gifts 137 24330 FMV 1 false false true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties Organization contracts with an individual to sell certain non-cash donated items on eBay. The individual retains 30% of eBay sales with the remaining 70% going to the organization. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: MAM RESALE sells donated goods to provide a low-cost source of clothing, furniture, books, toys, and household goods to families served by MAM and to others in the community. Students from MAMs ESL and employment programs volunteer at MAM Resale to improve their skills. Vouchers for clothing, household goods, and furniture provided support to 450 people on their pathway to stability and independence. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder All faith congregations in the City of Houston and Harris County are eligible for membership. Membership is determined by an affirmative vote by the Congregation Council. Members contribute volunteer staff, donations to the thrift store and funds for operating expenses. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body The representatives of the member congregations serve on the Congregation Council. This Council further nominates one person who is from one of the member congregations to serve on the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders Candidates for the board of directors are nominated by the board of directors but must be approved by the membership of the Congregation Council. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The 990 in draft form is reviewed by the President and CEO along with the Chairman of the Board and the Treasurer. The completed Form 990 is distributed to all board members prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts A conflict of interest questionnaire is reviewed annually to indicate compliance by all officers, directors and employees.When a matter involving a conflict of interest comes before the board, the board may seek information from the director, officer or key person with the conflict prior to beginning deliberation and reaching a decision on the matter. However, a conflicted person shall not be present during the discussion or vote on the matter and must not attempt to influence improperly the deliberation or vote. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management A compensation consultant was retained by the board of directors to assist in the compensation package for the President and CEO using salary survey from the local United Way. The United Way salary survey and the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries survey are used to determine compensation levels for other employees. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The documents are available on request.