Memorial Assistance Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MAM partners with hardworking Houstonians to build stable lives and hope-filled futures. Through education, training, and community connection, we enhance economic mobility and holistic health across the region.
- Income
- $20.6 million
- Spending
- $8.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 4.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 99
- Volunteers
- 2,394
- Highest pay
- $264,212, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 38% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $2.6 million spent. Dynamic Workforce (3,589 Served): MAM builds a stronger workforce through adult education, training, and support services, resulting in stable employment and viable career pathways. Services include Job Readiness, Job Coaching, Vocational Training, Pathways for Young Adults, Immigration Legal Services, and Literacy Advance Services: English as a Second Language (ESL), Citizenship, and Digital Literacy.
- $2.3 million spent. Stable Families (10,165 served): MAM creates opportunities for families to become financially stable, maintain safe housing, access healthy food and healthcare, and plan for the future. Services include Navigation Services and Information Referrals, Financial Assistance, Financial Coaching and Education, Benefits Enrollment Assistance, and Disaster Assistance.
- $1.6 million spent. 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 others in the community. Students from MAM's ESL and employment programs volunteer at MAM Resale to improve their skills. In 2024, 1,166 vouchers for clothing, household goods, and furniture supported community members on their pathway to stability and independence.
- $675,724 spent. Vibrant Communities (5,370 Served): MAM helps communities and their residents become healthy, connected, resilient, and engaged through mental health and healthcare access, volunteering, and community engagement. Services include Mental Health Counseling, Medical Assistance (health, dental, vision, and prescription), Voter Registration, Getting Ahead, Back to School, and Christmas Share.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1983.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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