MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES INC

EIN: 362422510 501(c)(3) Human Services

JOLIET, IL

Total Revenue
$8,323,137
Total Expenses
$8,247,349
Total Assets
$11,855,967
Net Assets
$6,382,243
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1909
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
KEVIN WATSON
Phone
8157225780
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES INC, founded in 1909, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $8.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RELIEVING THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL HUNGER OF THE POOR. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY, CLOTHING FOR THE NEEDY, SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS AND THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,550,759

MORNINGSTAR MISSION MINISTRIES PROVIDES EMERGENCY, LONG TERM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN JOLIET, IL. DURING 2024, THEY PROVIDED 36,859 NIGHTS OF STAY. ADDITIONALLY, THEY...

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MORNINGSTAR MISSION MINISTRIES PROVIDES EMERGENCY, LONG TERM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN JOLIET, IL. DURING 2024, THEY PROVIDED 36,859 NIGHTS OF STAY. ADDITIONALLY, THEY PROVIDED 4,158 CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, HAD 14 PROFESSIONS OF FAITH, HELD 124 BIBLE STUDIES, HAD 1,158 DEVOTIONS, 9,407 SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENTS, 125 PARTICIPANTS IN LIFE SKILLS, HAD 12 PROGRAM GRADUATES, AND HOUSED 25 PERSONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,198,481

OUR TREASURE CHEST STORES (THRIFT STORES) IN JOLIET AND NEW LENOX PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN OUR PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP JOB TRAINING SKILLS AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS FOR FAMILIES WHO...

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OUR TREASURE CHEST STORES (THRIFT STORES) IN JOLIET AND NEW LENOX PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN OUR PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP JOB TRAINING SKILLS AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS FOR FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD CLOTHING OR FURNITURE.

Program 3
Expenses: $607,695

COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE A DROP IN CENTER, HOLIDAY MEALS, BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS. THE DROP IN CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE A DROP IN CENTER, HOLIDAY MEALS, BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS. THE DROP IN CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO SPEND DAYTIME HOURS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, LOCATE RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR CHALLENGES AND SPEAK WITH A CASE MANAGER. THE DROP IN CENTER ALSO SERVES AS A WARMING AND COOLING CENTER DURING THE EXTREME HOT AND COLD MONTHS. 10,568 UTILIZED THE DROP-IN CENTER, 479 UTILIZED THE COMPUTER LAB. THERE WERE 120 JOB REFERRALS AND 53 HOUSING REFERRALS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,414,450
Program Service Revenue $36,945
Investment Income $106,550
Other Revenue $1,765,192
TOTAL REVENUE $8,323,137

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,316,482
Fundraising Expenses $1,013,517
Program Expenses $6,356,935
Other Expenses $5,878,871
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,247,349

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,323,137 $7,006,078 +0.2%
Expenses $8,247,349 $6,494,213 +0.3%
Net Income $75,788 $511,865 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
105
Volunteers
750

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$144,829
Total Directors
8
$144,829
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEFF BAKER TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRAHAM ROGERS PRESIDENT 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB WETTERMAN VICE PRESIDENT 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT NOLAN TREASURER 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GWEN STERK TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN WATSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$144,829 $0 $144,829
CATHY LEIBROCK TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
CALVIN QUARLES TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $8,323,137 $8,247,349 $11,855,967 $75,788
2023 $7,006,078 $6,494,213 $11,870,442 $511,865
2022 $7,061,189 $6,848,081 $11,619,366 $213,108
2022 $7,026,066 $6,812,958 $11,619,366 $213,108
2021 $7,641,354 $6,771,854 $11,699,812 $869,500
2020 $7,988,362 $6,939,923 $8,251,113 $1,048,439
2019 $7,414,192 $7,593,790 $7,217,357 $-179,598
2018 $6,918,438 $7,271,974 $7,559,530 $-353,536
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