Northwest Assistance Ministries 
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Summary
Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social service agency. NAM provides assistance in areas including food, shelter, behavioral health, education, safety, seniors and veterans services.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Northwest Assistance Ministries
15555 Kuykendahl Road
Houston, TX 77090
Website: www.namonline.org
Phone: (281) 885-4555
Organization details
EIN: 760088702
CEO/President: Nadine Scamp
Chairman: Nolan Lehmann
Board size: 17
Founder:
Ruling year: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
NAM's vision, grounded in our mission and true to our values, is a community in which Neighbors care for Neighbors through our collaborative efforts with area congregations, community partners, donors, employees and volunteers. Resources are pooled and leveraged to meet basic needs and to help individuals regain their self-sufficiency, thereby creating a safer and more stable community for all.
Mission statement
NAM's mission to create a healthy, connected community where all neighbors have the opportunity to reach their God-given potential and achieve stability, wellness, and purpose.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 7/10/2026 | Leading the Way, Fellowship Christian School Resign from ECFA |
Donor confidence score
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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 | | 600 of 1435 | 60 of 148 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 881 of 1435 | 84 of 148 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 748 of 1435 | 86 of 148 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 344 of 1436 | 43 of 148 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $3,062,620 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 6% | 7% | 7% | 5% | 7% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 6% | 7% | 6% | 5% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 102% | 96% | 96% | 97% | 95% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 6% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 7% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | -2% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 5% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 82% | 83% | 86% | 85% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 110% | 113% | 117% | 80% | 101% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 90% | 94% | 101% | 68% | 85% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | -10% | -13% | -17% | 20% | -1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | -16% | -20% | -22% | 28% | -1% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 12% | 11% | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.02 | 1.32 | 1.36 | 1.28 | 0.98 | 1.28 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.89 | 5.67 | 5.98 | 3.76 | 2.73 | 4.56 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.14 | 7.46 | 8.16 | 4.80 | 2.67 | 5.83 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.56 | 2.20 | 2.23 | 4.10 | 6.65 | 3.71 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.24 | 0.15 | 0.27 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.79 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 1.89 | 3.82 | 1.50 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 26% | 18% | 16% | 14% | 26% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 10% | 10% | 9% | 8% | 19% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 77% | 56% | 60% | 66% | 88% | 58% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $587,015 | $321,618 | $1,474,340 | $2,934,424 | $929,994 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $783,200 | $1,031,676 | $1,049,239 | $1,216,857 | $1,160,256 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,370,215 | $1,353,294 | $2,523,579 | $4,151,281 | $2,090,250 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,874 | $35,667 |
| Fixed assets | $6,397,150 | $6,744,087 | $6,953,091 | $7,125,352 | $7,399,242 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $6,397,150 | $6,744,087 | $6,953,091 | $7,175,226 | $7,434,909 |
| Total assets | $7,767,365 | $8,097,381 | $9,476,670 | $11,326,507 | $9,525,159 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $621,444 | $605,923 | $615,427 | $623,815 | $562,750 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $621,444 | $605,923 | $615,427 | $623,815 | $562,750 |
| Debt | $762,594 | $821,266 | $878,192 | $933,359 | $1,779,158 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $628,025 | $4,172 | $5,002 | $3,724 | $152,605 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,390,619 | $825,438 | $883,194 | $937,083 | $1,931,763 |
| Total liabilities | $2,012,063 | $1,431,361 | $1,498,621 | $1,560,898 | $2,494,513 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,096,932 | $5,271,354 | $6,255,627 | $7,281,563 | $6,661,221 |
| With donor restrictions | $658,370 | $1,394,666 | $1,722,422 | $2,484,046 | $369,425 |
| Net assets | $5,755,302 | $6,666,020 | $7,978,049 | $9,765,609 | $7,030,646 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $9,520,979 | $9,334,115 | $9,927,587 | $13,365,929 | $11,469,471 |
| Program service revenue | $91,501 | $94,566 | $95,447 | $247,255 | $258,007 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,478 | $3,343 | $917 | $378 | $177 |
| Other revenue | ($300,424) | $297,176 | $301,441 | $211,269 | $354,164 |
| Total other revenue | ($207,445) | $395,085 | $397,805 | $458,902 | $612,348 |
| Total revenue | $9,313,534 | $9,729,200 | $10,325,392 | $13,824,831 | $12,081,819 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $8,380,021 | $9,156,912 | $10,380,463 | $9,420,728 | $10,324,174 |
| Management and general | $1,276,682 | $1,194,528 | $1,079,885 | $1,037,666 | $1,007,696 |
| Fundraising | $567,549 | $689,789 | $652,604 | $631,474 | $850,506 |
| Total expenses | $10,224,252 | $11,041,229 | $12,112,952 | $11,089,868 | $12,182,376 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($910,718) | ($1,312,029) | ($1,787,560) | $2,734,963 | ($100,557) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($910,718) | ($1,312,029) | ($1,787,560) | $2,734,963 | ($100,557) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Alfred L Cave III | President & CEO | $214,753 |
| Denese Hammon | CFO | $120,922 |
| Allision Booker Brooks | Chief Pro Offic | $119,718 |
| Brian Carr | Chief Adv Offic | $109,455 |
Compensation data as of: 9/30/2024
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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