Memorial Assistance Ministries Inc.

“Faith congregations in our service area are eligible for membership in Memorial Assistance Ministries. Members contribute volunteer staff, donations to the thrift store and funds for operating expenses.”

“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.”

“Candidates for the board of directors are nominated by the board of directors but must be approved by the membership of the Congregation Council.”

“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.”

“A conflict of interest questionnaire is reviewed annually to indicate compliance by all officers, directors and employees.”

“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.”

“The documents are available on request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The MAM Resale Store receives donations of clothing, furniture and other household items which are sold at low cost to MAM clients and the community in general. 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. 1,075 families qualified for such support in 2016. The store also serves as a site for court ordered community service and local volunteer organizations. Students from MAM's English as a Second Language Program also volunteer in the store in order to improve their speaking ability. Sales proceeds from the store help support MAM's mission. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS - 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 57,000 in 2016 and 56,000 in 2015, 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 $23.56 in 2016 and $23.07 in 2015. Using these rates, the calculated value of volunteer services is $1,342,920 for 2016 and $1,291,920 for 2015. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: IN-KIND SERVICES PROVIDED TO PARTNERS - In 2016, 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 2016 was approximately $38,000.”