2020-11-04T08:07:47-08:00 2019-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2019-01-01 760044172 Memorial Assistance Ministries MEMO 7134684516 1625 Blalock Rd Houston TX 77080 Sonja Gee President & CEO 2020-11-04 true Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Sonja Gee 1625 Blalock Rd Houston TX 77080 8043297 false X www.mamhouston.org X 1982 TX MAM is a Houston-based nonprofit that strengthens families and communities by creating a platform for volunteerism and offering a comprehensive range of quality services that help people build skills, resources, and confidence on their pathway to self-sufficiency. 13 13 100 1533 0 5218865 5954056 69710 93016 14714 58620 3513 24649 5306802 6130341 2464685 1928681 0 3124461 3835751 0 509906 912834 1143760 6501980 6908192 -1195178 -777851 12631622 12028584 147161 176019 12484461 11852565 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 lead to improved employment status, financial management, housing stability and family health. false false 2062754 23786 93016 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 2019, 4,682 community members developed skills and support through these diverse programs.MAM provides facilities use to over a dozen not-for-profit partners who offer vital services to the community. The estimated value of the provided facilities in 2019 was approximately $496,600. 2058761 1634356 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, transportation; Navigation Services and Case Management; Public Benefits Enrollment Assistance for Medicaid, CHIP, Childrens Medicaid, Harris Health System Financial Assistance program, and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). In 2019, Family Assistance programs helped 10,991 individuals. In addition, MAM provided Disaster Case Management and Home Repair Services to 216 families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. 1069515 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. 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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 618664 608414 10250 18601 Shred Day 15000 15000 1500 633664 608414 25250 18601 1500 20101 5149 true Avenue CDC 2505 Washington Ave Houston TX 77007 760380602 501(c)(3) 323569 0 Hurricane Harvey repairs East Spring Branch Fd Pantry 7901 Westview Houston TX 77055 741319924 501(c)(3) 9152 0 Program support 2 0 Shelter/Utilities 1836 957256 Food, Clothing & Hshld 1955 213887 61267 FMV Clothing, household goods Back to School Program 5051 220001 Medical, Eyecare & Dental 776 52895 Transportation 656 16328 Client Job Training & Expense 128 23786 Christmas Project 771 8222 42318 FMV Gift cards, blankets, toys 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.MAM has worked closely with Avenue Community Development Corporation (Avenue)on Hurricane Harvey Recovery. MAM contracted with Avenue for rebuilding the homes of eight families between May 2019 and December 31, 2019. The Avenues project manager provided periodic progress updates to MAM. Upon completion of each home rebuild, Avenue invoiced MAM for the remaining funds. Records have been retained.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 Martha Macris CEO to 8/19 171531 87852 259383 1669914 FMV Christmas share 2738 42318 FMV false false true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties MAM 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 1,115 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.