2021-08-03T18:47:13-07:00 2019-12-31 800519547 THE ACCOUNTANCY LLP 500 N Brand Blvd Fl 20 Glendale CA 91203 990 2019-01-01 462364153 WITNESS AS MINISTRY INC DOING BUSINESS AS WAM WITN 6264873672 1540 Keller Parkway Keller TX 76248 JEAN BOUCHEBELL LHD President 2021-08-03 true Nassif E Shammaa CPA P00545151 8185475701 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z JEAN BOUCHEBELL LHD 300 W HIGHLAND ST SOUTHLAKE TX 76093 690447 false X N/A X 2013 CA WAM IS A FAITH BASED CHARITY STRIVING TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST REGION IMPACTED BY THE SYRIAN AND IRAQI CRISIS WHERE WE DELIVER EMERGENCY AID TO SURVIVORS OF WAR WHO ARE IN NEED OF FOOD, WATER, MEDICINE, CLOTHING AND SHELTER. 3 3 0 0 647282 690447 0 0 0 647282 690447 653093 410955 0 140150 158997 0 20335 151105 88970 944348 658922 -297066 31525 341388 372913 0 341388 372913 X WAM IS A FAITH BASED CHARITY STRIVING TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST REGION IMPACTED BY THE SYRIAN AND IRAQI CRISIS WHERE WE DELIVER EMERGENCY AID TO SURVIVORS OF WAR WHO ARE IN NEED OF FOOD, WATER, MEDICINE, CLOTHING AND SHELTER. false false 289621 FEEDING & WINTERIZATION PROJECTSWAM issues grants to partnering agencies in the Middle East Region for the purpose of purchasing local food, warm clothing, tents, blankets, etc. to refugee survivors of war who are underserved by local and international organizations and governments. WAM staff make frequent visits to identify areas of underserved populations, build relationships with partnering organizations and churches and are frequently on site during distirbution of life saving food & supplies.Over 10,000 individuals have been fed and provided with warm clothing and shelter at an approximate cost of $20 per person. 228475 OTHER PROGRAMS RELATED TO ASSISTING EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT INCLUDING TRAUMA WORKSHOPS. 69297 SYRIAN WOMEN'S HANDICRAFT PROJECT WAM advocates on behalf of this project to encourage people to purchase handicrafts as a way to foster economic sustainability for the Syrian refugee women. WAM financially contributes to the "Needle & Thread Project" which was created to support displaced Syrian mothers and to help them make and sell their handicrafts, so they can support their families rather than become dependent on meager charity donations. 28369 615762 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 3 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X YVONNE BRYAN 6264873672 1245 W CIENEGA AVE SAN DIMAS CA 91773 PATRICK BOUCHEBELL CEO 30.00 0.00 X X 120000 0 0 JEAN BOUCHEBELL LHD President 30.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DR PETER LARSON Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 120000 1 false false false NA 0 690447 690447 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 690447 0 0 410955 410955 0 120000 109588 6941 3471 0 29817 29817 0 0 9180 8491 459 230 0 0 3754 3754 0 0 0 13565 2363 9681 1521 0 4848 1938 1082 1828 0 0 0 46024 36941 572 8511 0 0 0 0 0 0 MEALS & NETWORKING 6073 2279 126 3668 SUPPLY CONTAINERS & TRANSPORT 5853 5853 TELEPHONE INTERNET 3943 3586 2 355 SMALL EQUIPMENT 2708 2500 208 2202 1451 751 658922 615762 22825 20335 266388 372913 0 0 75000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 341388 372913 0 0 X 207474 167347 133914 205566 341388 372913 341388 372913 31525 X false false false X 353062 388020 1016688 647282 690447 3095499 0 0 0 0 353062 388020 1016688 647282 690447 3095499 55043 60000 56000 68000 104160 343203 0 55043 60000 56000 68000 104160 343203 2752296 0 0 0 0 353062 388020 1016688 647282 690447 3095499 0.88910 0.88010 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true MIDDLE EAST 0 0 Program Services Relief (food clothing shelter) 454750 454750 454750 MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 11100 CHECK MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 128224 CHECK MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 12886 CHECK MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 23940 CHECK MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 24408 CHECK MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 29948 CHECK MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 30000 WIRE MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 45402 CHECK/WIRE MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 5404 CHECK MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 62722 CHECK MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 7000 CHECK MIDDLE EAST RELIEF(FOOD MEDICN 8300 CHECK 12 N/A false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US Monitoring of Grants - WAM receives requests from partner organizations (churches) and individuals located throughout the Middle East region who have been vetted by WAM's officers. An understanding of the sub-recipient's background and history is documented and research is conducted to assure that WAM's grants are not funding a cause that is already funded by other organizations. Grants are awarded based on what the WAM officers observed in field visits, strategy & purpose alignment. Sub-recipients are required to turn in mid-term and final reports detailing statistics of persons served, demographics, etc. Documentation, pictures, narrative reports and financial accounting is required at the end of the project. WAM officers are usually present when the grant is being utilized for additional oversight and better understanding of needs.The accrual method of accounting is used for reporting grants issued. All grants issued are reported in the accounting software (QuickBooks) noting type of payment issued, such as wire, cash, check, etc. and the name and location of the grantees. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAMS RELATED TO ASSISTING EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT INCLUDING TRAUMA WORKSHOPS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et MR JEAN BOUCHEBEL, PRESIDENT, IS THE FATHER OF MR. PATRICK BOUCHEBEL, CEO AND FOUNDER OF WAM. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process DRAFT COPIES OF THE 990 AND ITS SUPPORTING SCHEDULES ARE E-MAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW, COMMENT, AND CORRECTIONS. THE CORRECTED AND FINAL DRAFT IS THEN E-MAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY VOTE BEFORE BEING FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts AT BOARD MEETINGS, MEMBERS REGULARLY ASK EACH OTHER IF ANYTHING DISCUSSED PRESENTS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THERE IS QUESTION ABOUT WHETHER AN ISSUE PRESENTS A CONFLICT OR NOT, THE POLICY IS REVIEWED. IF A CONFLICT DOES EXIST THE INVOLVED MEMBER WILL ABSTAIN FROM THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management THE CEO IS COMPENSATED $5000 PER MONTH. THE BOARD MADE INQUIRES OF OTHER LIKE-KIND ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING CEO COMPENSATION. THE CEO ABSTAINED FROM THIS DISCUSSION. THIS NOTE DESCRIBES THE AMOUNT WRITTEN IN PART VII SECTION A2. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATMENTS ARE KEPT BY MR. JEAN BOUCHEBEL. ANYBODY CAN MAKE A REQUEST (VERBAL OR WRITTEN) TO SEE THESE DOCUMENTS OR HAVE A COPY MAILED OR E-MAILED TO THEM. A NOTICE STATING THAT THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE WILL BE POSTED ON WAM WEBSITE.