Memorial Assistance Ministries
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Memorial Assistance Ministries meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Our mission is to assure that families have the means to meet their basic needs.
To carry out our mission, we assist families facing financial crisis to avoid homelessness, offer programs enabling long-term financial self-sufficiency, assure children an improved school experience, facilitate client access to other support networks, and provide value to our member congregations and the community.
As responsible stewards, we are grounded in faith, offering hope, preserving dignity, and open to all.
Year, State Incorporated:
1983, TX
long-term financial self-sufficiency, assures children an improved school experience, facilitates clients access to other support networks,
and enhances MAM's value to its member congregations and the community. In 2014, MAM helped a total population of 19,258 (or 5,132 unduplicated
families).
FAMILY ASSISTANCE - Family Assistance helps families facing financial crisis avoid homelessness. This program provides cash and other
assistance in the following areas: Direct assistance is provided for rent and utilities to eligible clients. This assistance helped prevent
eviction for 1,277 families in 2014 and 1,942 in 2013.
Medical/Health provides clients with referrals and assistance for a doctor or dentist visit or a medical prescription. A total of 707
clients were provided with healthcare referrals or assistance through this service in 2014 and 927 in 2013. Additionally, 1,410 children
received necessary school immunizations and Christmas Share provided warm blankets and gifts for 729 children.
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. Clothing
is provided to qualified MAM clients by issuing vouchers that may be used in the resale store. A total 1,191 families qualified for clothing
through the MAM Resale Store at no cost in 2014 and 1,261 in 2013.
Transportation – Metro money or gasoline vouchers are given to clients seeking jobs or newly employed, or to those needing assistance getting
to a doctor, dentist or pharmacy. MAM provided transportation to 757 clients in 2014 and 994 in 2013.
Programs for children in schools – The Back to School program provides school children with uniforms and school supplies. A total of 5,568
students received such assistance in 2014 and 5,925 in 2013.
The I Can See program provides vision testing and glasses for school children. A total of 296 children benefited from professional eye exams
and new prescription glasses in 2014 and 318 in 2013.
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. Qualified clients in MAM’s service area who have limited income and cannot meet their
basic needs without support are issued vouchers that may be used in the store for clothing and household items. 1,191 families qualified for
such support in 2014. The store is staffed with 75 regular MAM volunteers and serves as a site for court-ordered community service and
local volunteer organizations. Students from MAM’s English as a Second Language classes also volunteer in order to improve their conversation
skills.
FAMILY EDUCATION – MAM provides programming to support families who are working to improve their financial circumstances. 219 families received
case management to stabilize their budgets and 93% of families remained housed for 3+ months after completing the program. 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. Six levels of English language classes are also provided by MAM for a total of 45 classes at 5 sites. Computer classes, financial
literacy, and other programs are provided throughout the year.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES – In 2014, 688 learned new job skills and 214 people found new jobs. 87 clients graduated from the employment certification
program and 59 found jobs. 125 students attended classes to prepare for the GED. 633 students from all over the world enrolled in MAM ESL
classes and 382 students completed the coursework. 36 adults completed the MAM Citizenship Classes and 6 students took and passed the
Naturalization Exam and became citizens of the United States of America.
VOLUNTEERS – In 2014, MAM volunteers contributed 56,000 hours equivalent to 27 full-time employees or equivalent to $1,310,400!
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Memorial Assistance Ministries's program expenses were:
| Dynamic Workforce | $2,242,641 |
| Stable Families | $2,162,462 |
| Resale Store | $1,272,837 |
| Vibrant Communities | $344,461 |
| Total Program Expenses | $6,022,401 |
Chief Executive
Sonja Gee, Executive Director
Compensation*
$214,000
Chair of the Board
Mr. William "Bill" Mearse, COO
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Accenture, retired
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
60
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Memorial Assistance Ministries's audited financial statements - combined for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Financial Assets | $3,147,368 |
| Nonfinancial Assets | $2,016,356 |
| Resale Store Sales | $1,931,134 |
| Special Events | $722,361 |
| Program Fees | $76,513 |
| Net Investment Return | $-237,658 |
| Cost of donated goods sold | $-1,901,416 |
| Total Income | $5,754,658 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $5,754,658 |
| Total expenses: | $7,229,070 |
| Program expenses | $6,022,401 |
| Fundraising expenses | $719,318 |
| Administrative expenses | $487,351 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,474,412 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $12,620,656 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-1,327,415 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,293,241 |
| Total Liabilities | $205,412 |
| Total Assets | $11,293,241 |
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