Criminal Justice Ministry
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
Criminal Justice Ministry meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
CJM seeks to serve, not to judge, by improving the safety and well-being of individuals affected by crime and the criminal justice system, their families and their communities in the Greater St. Louis Area through person-to-person assistance rooted in Jesus Christ's inclusive ministry of love, reconciliation, and hope.
Year, State Incorporated:
2013, MO
Programs CJM programs and activities address four needs: 1) the need for human connection CJM staff and volunteers serve incarcerated persons in 4 prisons and 10 jails plus others via mail through one-on-one visits, classes/tutoring, services, programs, retreat days, pen pals, "dress-out" clothing for persons to be released, and Kairos inside with Potosi prisoners. (Total contacts = 13,789) 2) basic needs when released Over 300 are released into the St. Louis Area every month--and most are ineligible for services for the poor. So CJM provides to the extent funds are available Welcome Backpacks, Entry Essentials (hygiene items, underwear, socks, bus tickets, etc.), support groups, Vital Papers (e.g., birth certificates), and Anger Management Classes. (Total services = 4,556) 3) long-term help with community connection For many who have served long terms or had additional trauma as veterans, two long-term supporting housing programs are offered: Release to Rent and R2RVets. (Total individuals served for at least one year = 112) 4) education and collaboration CJM educates community groups about the challenges of the criminal justice system and the needs of persons returning to the community. CJM also collaborates to address related issues within the city and state, working with STAR (St. Louis Alliance for Reentry) and Empower Missouri (formerly -Missouri Association for Social Welfare). ( Total contacts 22,734)
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Criminal Justice Ministry's program expenses were:
| Program Services | $1,889,315 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,889,315 |
Chief Executive
Sarah Topal, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Jon Dobson, CEO
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
PayRecs
Board Size
9
Paid Staff Size
17
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Criminal Justice Ministry's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and Grants | $1,685,774 |
| Rental Income | $154,888 |
| Special Events | $153,037 |
| In-Kind Donations | $21,589 |
| NAP Tax Credit Donations | $11,548 |
| Investment Income | $8,558 |
| Miscellaneous | $8,249 |
| Memorials | $50 |
| Total Income | $2,043,693 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 22%
| Total Income | $2,043,693 |
| Total expenses: | $2,480,860 |
| Program expenses | $1,889,315 |
| Fundraising expenses | $50,138 |
| Administrative expenses | $541,407 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-437,167 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,723,491 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,286,324 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,322,207 |
| Total Assets | $3,608,531 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois