2019-05-03T14:07:00-07:00 2018-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2018-01-01 760044172 Memorial Assistance Ministries MEMO 7134684516 1625 Blalock Rd Houston TX 77080 Martha Macris President & CEO 2019-05-03 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 2018 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z Martha Macris 1625 Blalock Rd Houston TX 77080 7813021 false false X www.maministries.org X 1982 TX Memorial Assistance Ministries' (MAM) purpose is to help families and individuals who find themselves in temporary crisis and in need of assistance to maintain self-sufficiency and avoid homelessness. 12 12 91 2157 0 9346431 5218865 74455 69710 73611 14714 7483 3513 9501980 5306802 2597238 2464685 0 2726863 3124461 0 401977 811396 912834 6135497 6501980 3366483 -1195178 13866829 12631622 110045 147161 13756784 12484461 X Memorial Assistance Ministries' (MAM) mission is to assure that families have the means to meet their basic needs. To carry out our mission, MAM assists families facing financial crisis to avoid homelessness. MAM offers programs to enable long term financial self-sufficiency; to assure children have an improved school experience; and to facilitate client access to other support networks. false true 3122594 2143823 Harvey Recovery Efforts: During 2018 MAM continued to serve families with Disaster Case Management services. Disaster Case Management at MAM included a family assessment, documentation of Harvey impact, recovery planning, direct provision of household goods, furnishings, appliances, mortgage, rent, property tax and other basic needs as well as connection to re-builders. In 2018 MAMs Harvey Recovery Program assisted 1,099 individuals from 457 families; in 2017 the program assisted 5,822 people from 1645 families.The MAM Network offers a wide range of programs and supportive services opening the pathway to improved employment status, financial management, housing stability, and independence. There is no wrong door to access the network. It is designed to meet each family where they live and connect them to an array of services that will help them achieve financial stability. For management purposes, we divide these programs into 3 areas: Family Assistance, Family Education and Programs for Children in Schools.Family Assistance helps families facing financial crisis avoid homelessness. This program provides cash and other assistance in the following areas: MAM helps families with assistance funds in two ways. The first, MAM Assistance, is a one-visit immediate third-party bill payment for rent or utilities. It is available to clients once a year for a partial bill payment. In 2018 and 2017, 2,145 and 2,816 families, respectively, received rent or utility assistance. The second approach is Case Managed Assistance which supports a family in decreasing amounts for 3 months while the wage earner(s) find or return to work, balance their budgets, access public benefits, if appropriate, and pay down debt. In 2018 and 2017, 121 and 197 families, respectively, received case-managed assistance through three program models. Medical/Health provides clients with referrals and assistance for a doctor or dentist visit or a medical prescription. A total of 530 clients were provided with healthcare referrals or assistance through this service in 2018 and 618 in 2017. MAM also provides application assistance for Harris Health, CHIP and Medicaid. MAM filed 2856 applications for health benefits on behalf of 2,595 individuals in 1,305 families in 2018. Food/Household provides two area food pantries with direct financial assistance and refers our eligible clients in their direction. MAM also provides families with home care packs (cleaning and toiletries) and with sack lunches to those who show up in our offices hungry. In 2018, MAM provided 1,988 items to 3,484 households and assisted 1103 individuals access SNAP benefits to provide relief to the food line in their household budgets. Clothing is provided to qualified MAM clients by issuing vouchers that may be used in the resale store. A total of 1,148 families qualified for clothing through the MAM Resale Store at no cost in 2018 and 1,556 in 2017. Transportation Metro money or gasoline vouchers are given to clients who are newly employed or seeking jobs, or to those needing assistance getting to a doctor, dentist or pharmacy. MAM provided transportation to 600 clients in 2018 and 647 in 2017. 1366524 33796 69710 Family Education MAM provides programming to support families who are working to improve their financial circumstances. This program provides assistance as follows: Employment Services MAM assists clients seeking employment by providing them with the education, tools, and support needed to obtain gainful employment in order to stabilize their family. Job search skills, computer classes, employment coaching, workshops, and connections to vocational training and other services are provided throughout the year. In 2018, 983 people entered MAMs Employment Services Program; 72% of those who completed all workshops found jobs. In 2017, 1,025 people were provided with employment services; 83% of those who completed all workshops found jobs. English Language Instruction In 2018, MAM hosted 55 English as a Second Language classes at 3 locations serving 823 adult students. In 2017, MAM hosted 55 classes at 3 locations serving 719 adult students. In 2018 and 2017, 69% of the students attended 75% or more of their classes. MAM acquired Literacy Advance of Houston in November 2018. An additional 1,548 students benefited from programs in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education through Literacy Advance resources in 2018. Citizenship Preparation In 2018, 183 adult students completed Citizenship Preparation classes at MAM and 63 became U. S. citizens. In 2017, 210 students completed Citizenship Preparation classes at MAM and 34 became U. S. citizens. Mental Health Counseling In 2018, 347 families benefited from the Mental Health Counseling Program, which provides a range of clinically-appropriate mental health treatment services to individuals, families, and couples in English and Spanish. Broad diagnoses included depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from domestic violence, victims of crime, divorce, serious illness or death of a loved one. In 2017, 361 families benefited from this program. Immigration Legal Services MAM operates its own immigration legal services program, staffed by experienced immigration staff attorneys and a legal caseworker. In 2018, MAM hosted 40 group information sessions with free one-on-one consultations with the staff attorneys. 603 individuals attended these sessions. MAMs immigration staff attorneys completed 306 contracts for services, and a total of 603 individuals received free, one-on-one legal consultations. 100% of the applications submitted to adjust or request legal status in the United States had a favorable response. In 2017, MAM hosted 57 group information sessions with a total of 1,014 individuals attending these sessions. MAMs immigration staff attorneys completed 261 contracts for services. An additional 1,014 people received free, one-on-one consultations. Financial Literacy-- In 2018, MAM hosted financial literacy classes (602 classes) and offered clients financial coaching sessions (297 clients). 961789 Resale Store The MAM Resale Store sells donated goods to provide a low-cost source of clothing, furniture, books, toys, and household goods to families served by MAM and others in the community. The store is staffed with approximately 75 regular MAM volunteers and serves as a site for court-ordered community service and local volunteer organizations. Students from MAMs English as a Second Language classes also volunteer in order to improve their conversation skills.A substantial number of volunteers have contributed significant amounts of time in connection with programs, administration, and fundraising for which no amount has been recorded in the financial statements because the donated services did not meet the criteria for recognition under generally accepted accounting principles. The hours contributed by volunteers approximated 55,809 in 2018 and 57,200 in 2017, primarily in the Resale Store and Family Assistance programs. The Independent Sector and Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated the value of one hour of volunteer service in the United States at $24.69 in 2018 and $24.14 in 2017. Using these rates, the calculated value of volunteer services is approximately $1,377,924 for 2018 and $1,381,000 for 2017.IN-KIND SERVICES PROVIDED TO PARTNERS- In 2018, MAM provided the use of their facilities to twelve not-for-profit and other partners who provide services to people in the community. The estimated value of the facilities provided in 2018 and 2017 was approximately $39,000. 401877 287066 5852784 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 32 0 true 91 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X Martha Macris 7135747543 1625 Blalock Rd Houston TX 77080 Wendy Moreland 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 Jennie Baker Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Chandler Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rod Keyworth Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bill E Mearse Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Stoneburner Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Randy Velarde Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Curt Webb Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Weekley Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Macris President & CEO 50.00 0.00 X 181531 0 8577 Sandy Staffeld VP Fund Dev 50.00 0.00 X 127977 0 15881 309508 24458 2 false true false 0 469154 105318 4644393 1830916 5218865 Immigration program 900099 69710 69710 69710 31420 31420 0 0 0 703051 719757 -16706 -16706 -16706 10400 469154 24990 -14590 -14590 0 1779575 1761472 18103 18103 0 5306802 69710 18227 7744 7744 2456941 2456941 0 0 190108 109123 56683 24302 0 2338289 1968725 109059 260505 39508 26158 2928 10422 369861 341269 1859 26733 186695 154026 11434 21235 0 0 20805 20805 0 0 7948 7948 155558 148175 3851 3532 11380 4589 578 6213 165932 129896 6199 29837 67024 56365 4684 5975 0 181356 173849 4087 3420 8047 7985 36 26 0 0 0 0 223281 209348 8347 5586 24263 20034 3537 692 Professional development 28065 24555 2814 696 Volunteer appreciation 4418 2000 2418 Vehicle expenses 3269 3269 Registration fees & permit 2862 2089 696 77 8626 6644 1674 308 6501980 5852784 247219 401977 3931027 4387831 503041 504797 2053724 561988 45072 47470 0 0 0 399504 381548 23695 75534 7725059 2047557 5843678 5677502 1067088 994952 0 0 0 0 13866829 12631622 110045 147161 110045 147161 X 10328322 11041445 3428462 1443016 13756784 12484461 13866829 12631622 -1195178 -77145 X false true X true false X 3473023 4108334 4430992 9346431 5218865 26577645 0 0 3473023 4108334 4430992 9346431 5218865 26577645 683708 25893937 18493 19033 17256 25941 31420 112143 0 0 26689788 8640705 0.97020 0.97080 X 1067088 -72136 994952 963587 103501 1067088 906849 56738 963587 931600 -24751 906849 904710 26890 931600 1.00000 false false false 790105 790105 6347355 1637650 4709705 587599 409907 177692 5677502 5221709 -77145 -77145 5298854 7948 7948 5306802 6494032 6494032 7948 7948 6501980 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 470560 460160 10400 5000 16350 2390 Shred Day 8994 8994 1250 479554 469154 10400 6250 16350 2390 24990 -14590 true East Spring Branch Fd Pantry 7901 Westview Houston TX 77055 741319924 501(c)(3) 7744 0 General support 1 0 Shelter/Utilities 1979 785475 Shelter/Utilities - Flood Relief 318 639576 Clothing/Hshld 2051 41676 77110 FMV Clothing, household goods Clothing/Hshld - Flood Relief 414 539631 3217 FMV Clothing, household goods Back to School Program 6234 231177 Medical Health 712 53604 Transportation 596 21196 Transportation - Flood Relief 15 3566 Employment 157 19872 Christmas Project 604 15246 25595 FMV Gift cards, blankets, toys Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Monitoring of Food Pantry Grants - The Food Banks submit quarterly reports that include financial and client data. We also receive direct client feedback from referrals. X X X X X X false false false false false false false false false false Martha Macris President & CEO 171531 10000 8577 190108 X 1805321 FMV X Christmas gifts 150 25595 FMV 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. Part I, Line 33, Revenues Not Reported Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) receives donations of clothing and other personal items. Revenue from donated items sold in the Resale Store are reported on the Core Form 990 Part VIII, Line 10a. MAM supports its mission, as described in Core Form Part III, to assist families by providing Resale Store vouchers for clothing and household goods. MAM also gives hygiene products and sack lunches to those in need. These items are valued at the time they are distributed and recorded as contribution and expense to grant to individuals. Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services Effective November 9, 2018, MAM entered into an agreement to merge with Literacy Advance of Houston, Inc. (Literacy Advance). The mission of Literacy Advance is to transform lives and communities through the doorway of literacy by providing Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Family Literacy, and Transition Coaching classes. Further supportive programming for learners includes English conversation, computer literacy and special classes related to job readiness, numeracy, health, financial literacy, civics and other relevant topics. In addition to initial volunteer tutor training, Literacy Advance also provides ongoing enrichment training for volunteer tutors in order to enhance the quality of instruction provided in the classroom. As a result of the merger, Literacy Advance transferred all remaining assets totaling $442,065 to MAM in November 2018. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Resale Store The MAM Resale Store sells donated goods to provide a low-cost source of clothing, furniture, books, toys, and household goods to families served by MAM and others in the community. The store is staffed with approximately 75 regular MAM volunteers and serves as a site for court-ordered community service and local volunteer organizations. Students from MAMs English as a Second Language classes also volunteer in order to improve their conversation skills.A substantial number of volunteers have contributed significant amounts of time in connection with programs, administration, and fundraising for which no amount has been recorded in the financial statements because the donated services did not meet the criteria for recognition under generally accepted accounting principles. The hours contributed by volunteers approximated 55,809 in 2018 and 57,200 in 2017, primarily in the Resale Store and Family Assistance programs. The Independent Sector and Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated the value of one hour of volunteer service in the United States at $24.69 in 2018 and $24.14 in 2017. Using these rates, the calculated value of volunteer services is approximately $1,377,924 for 2018 and $1,381,000 for 2017.IN-KIND SERVICES PROVIDED TO PARTNERS- In 2018, MAM provided the use of their facilities to twelve not-for-profit and other partners who provide services to people in the community. The estimated value of the facilities provided in 2018 and 2017 was approximately $39,000. 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. 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.