Memorial Assistance Ministries Houston 
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Summary
Since 1983, Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM Houston) has embraced the calling to love our neighbors as ourselves by partnering with hardworking Houstonians to build stable lives and hope-filled futures.
Born out of the community, for the community, MAM provides holistic economic mobility services throughout the year to help families gain long-term stability.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Memorial Assistance Ministries Houston
1625 Blalock Road
Houston, TX 77080
Website: www.mamhouston.org
Phone: (713) 468-4516
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 760044172
CEO/President: Sonja Gee
Chairman: Philip Hawk
Board size: 16
Founder:
Ruling year: 1983
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
At MAM Houston, we do what we do because we deeply believe that when everyone lives into their potential, we all benefit. A Houston where everyone can live a healthy, fulfilling life and contribute to the vibrancy of our community is possible, and we are working hard, shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors, donors, partners, and volunteers, to make it a reality.
Mission statement
MAM provides holistic economic mobility services throughout the year to help families gain long-term stability.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 924 of 1435 | 88 of 148 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 704 of 1435 | 67 of 148 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 752 of 1435 | 87 of 148 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1046 of 1436 | 105 of 148 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 5% | 6% | 12% | 5% | 9% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 5% | 6% | 12% | 5% | 8% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 100% | 97% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 11% | 11% | 10% | 5% | 7% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 3% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 82% | 84% | 83% | 91% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 42% | 52% | 121% | 94% | 113% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 35% | 44% | 100% | 86% | 97% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 58% | 48% | -21% | 6% | -13% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 39% | 39% | -11% | 5% | -7% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 7% | 5% | 7% | 4% | 6% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.02 | 0.28 | 0.42 | 0.64 | 0.78 | 0.57 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.89 | 1.26 | 1.47 | 2.16 | 1.68 | 1.85 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.14 | 0.36 | 0.62 | 1.38 | 1.31 | 1.06 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.56 | 89.93 | 123.50 | 52.49 | 82.37 | 37.04 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.79 | 33.16 | 19.28 | 8.50 | 9.08 | 11.02 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 6% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 77% | 348% | 234% | 153% | 121% | 172% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $7,413,795 | $4,095,381 | $3,062,170 | $5,431,843 | $3,762,111 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $11,579,958 | $6,262,780 | $992,209 | $1,258,924 | $1,573,670 |
| Short-term investments | $5,352,789 | $2,307,589 | $1,174,194 | $1,288,178 | $1,183,453 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $24,346,542 | $12,665,750 | $5,228,573 | $7,978,945 | $6,519,234 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $6,253,520 | $5,754,955 | $5,960,990 | $5,416,831 | $5,509,350 |
| Other long-term assets | $181,387 | $232,013 | $103,678 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $6,434,907 | $5,986,968 | $6,064,668 | $5,416,831 | $5,509,350 |
| Total assets | $30,781,449 | $18,652,718 | $11,293,241 | $13,395,776 | $12,028,584 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $270,718 | $102,554 | $99,619 | $24,809 | $176,019 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,054 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $270,718 | $102,554 | $99,619 | $96,863 | $176,019 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $182,830 | $233,184 | $105,793 | $701,600 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $182,830 | $233,184 | $105,793 | $701,600 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $453,548 | $335,738 | $205,412 | $798,463 | $176,019 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $9,199,794 | $9,217,374 | $9,642,131 | $10,219,562 | $10,372,619 |
| With donor restrictions | $21,128,107 | $9,099,606 | $1,445,698 | $2,377,751 | $1,479,946 |
| Net assets | $30,327,901 | $18,316,980 | $11,087,829 | $12,597,313 | $11,852,565 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $20,196,941 | $14,623,771 | $5,898,669 | $10,976,085 | $5,954,056 |
| Program service revenue | $79,203 | $82,063 | $76,513 | $57,048 | $93,016 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $377,113 | $122,620 | $14,974 | ($18,291) | $58,620 |
| Other revenue | ($19,462) | $103,828 | $17,134 | $12,493 | $24,649 |
| Total other revenue | $436,854 | $308,511 | $108,621 | $51,250 | $176,285 |
| Total revenue | $20,633,795 | $14,932,282 | $6,007,290 | $11,027,335 | $6,130,341 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $7,146,226 | $6,559,033 | $6,022,401 | $9,440,926 | $5,961,559 |
| Management and general | $609,637 | $389,073 | $499,818 | $423,354 | $436,727 |
| Fundraising | $955,611 | $870,606 | $719,318 | $553,253 | $509,906 |
| Total expenses | $8,711,474 | $7,818,712 | $7,241,537 | $10,417,533 | $6,908,192 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $11,922,321 | $7,113,570 | ($1,234,247) | $609,802 | ($777,851) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $11,922,321 | $7,113,570 | ($1,234,247) | $609,802 | ($777,851) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Sonja Gee | President & CEO | $264,212 |
| JoAnn Wentz | Vice President of Fund Development | $176,081 |
| Woubet Kibret | Comptroller | $108,472 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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History
Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) has been a catalyst for change in our community for more than 40 years.
During one of Houston's most challenging economic downturns, a coalition of 12 local churches and 1 synagogue, responding to a call from Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, gathered to establish a network for emergency services aimed at supporting families living in poverty.
In 1983, to raise funds for serving those in need, our Resale Store opened its doors. For the first 20 years, the organization and the store were sustained solely by volunteers, who remain the backbone of MAM.
Over the years, MAM has evolved, expanding the ways in which we serve.