SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Memorial Assistance Ministries
 
Employer identification number

76-0044172
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: MAM RESALE sells donated goods to provide a low-cost source of clothing, furniture, books, toys, and household goods to families served by MAM and to others in the community. Students from MAMs ESL and employment programs volunteer at MAM Resale to improve their skills. Vouchers for clothing, household goods, and furniture provided support to 450 people on their pathway to stability and independence.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder All faith congregations in the City of Houston and Harris County are eligible for membership. Membership is determined by an affirmative vote by the Congregation Council. Members contribute volunteer staff, donations to the thrift store and funds for operating expenses.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body 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.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders Candidates for the board of directors are nominated by the board of directors but must be approved by the membership of the Congregation Council.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process 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.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts A conflict of interest questionnaire is reviewed annually to indicate compliance by all officers, directors and employees.When a matter involving a conflict of interest comes before the board, the board may seek information from the director, officer or key person with the conflict prior to beginning deliberation and reaching a decision on the matter. However, a conflicted person shall not be present during the discussion or vote on the matter and must not attempt to influence improperly the deliberation or vote.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management 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.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The documents are available on request.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020


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