Marys Shelter

Organization Overview

Marys Shelter is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Marys Shelter employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Marys Shelter is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Marys Shelter generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $946.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

LOVING CHILDREN FROM THE BEGINNING. CHANGING LIVES FOREVER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HISTORY:MARY'S SHELTER OPENED IN 1995 AND IS A MATERNITY HOME, WHICH SERVES THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS, PREGNANT YOUNG WOMEN. MANY OF THE RESIDENTS HAVE MULTIPLE HOME LIFE PROBLEMS WITH LITTLE OR NO SUPPORT FOR THE PRESENT PREGNANCY. THE VISION OF MARY'S SHELTER IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING AND PRIMARY CARE WHERE EACH RESIDENT IS OFFERED LIFE-CHANGING ASSISTANCE THROUGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE CARE IN A SECURE, COMFORTABLE, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWING CONCERN AND STAGGERING NUMBERS OF HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH IN BERKS COUNTY MARY'S SHELTER JOINED FORCES WITH THE BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT, EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (ECYEH) AND THE BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS YOUTH COMMITTEE TO FIND AND INITIATE SOLUTIONS. MARY'S SHELTER RECEIVED SEVERAL GRANTS TO OPEN THE YESS (YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT SERVICES) RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND DROP-IN-CENTER TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREETS. YOUTH SERVICESOFFICIALLY BEGAN IN FEBRUARY OF 2018. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 17, AND THE DROP-IN-CENTER SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 22.THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF MARY'S SHELTER. THEIR PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES, UPHOLD THE MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY, AND PROVIDE VISION AND DIRECTION FOR FUTURE GROWTH. THE STAFF OF MARY'S SHELTER MANAGES THEDAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AND PROVIDES DIRECT CARE AND SERVICES TO THE YOUNG WOMEN WHO RESIDE AT THE FACILITIES. THE VOLUNTEERS ACTIVELY SUPPORT CURRENT PROJECTS INCLUDING FUNDRAISING, CLIENT ACTIVITIES, OR IMPROVING THE FACILITIES. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT IS A VITAL COMPONENT TO THE PROGRAM AND SERVICES.PROGRAM SERVICES:WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE IS THE FOCUS ON COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES. UPON ENTERING THE PROGRAM AT MARY'S SHELTER, THE CASE MANAGER, COUNSELOR, AND RESIDENT ESTABLISH LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM GOALS. THE PRIMARY AREAS OF FOCUS ARE MEDICAL CARE, LIFE- SKILLS TRAINING, PERSONAL COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND FUTURE HOUSING. THESE GOALS ARE REVIEWED AND UPDATED WITH THE RESIDENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. GOALS ARE WRITTEN WITH ASSOCIATED MEASURABLE TASKS. RESIDENTS ARE GIVEN A TIMETABLE FOR COMPLETION AND EVALUATION.ANALYSIS:THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO SEEK HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FROM MARY'S SHELTER ARE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE PERSONAL LIFE PROBLEMS AND OBSTACLES THAT HINDER THEIR PROGRESS TOWARD INDEPENDENCE. THE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOCUS PRIMARILY ON ASSISTING THE CLIENTS WITH THE TASKS RELATED TO COMPLETING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WITH REGARD TO THEIR MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING, THEREBY ADDRESSING THE ISSUES OF HOMELESSNESS, LOW PAY, AND LOW ACHIEVEMENT. THE COUNSELING SERVICES FOCUS ON ASSISTING THE CLIENTS WITH INTERNAL OBSTACLES TO SUCCESS SUCHAS LOW SELF-ESTEEM, LOW EXPECTATIONS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS."


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christine Folk
Executive Director
$103,658
Jeff Morris
President
$0
Sue Keddie
Secretary
$0
Terry Heckman
Treasurer
$0
Beth Hahn
Vice President
$0
Thomas O'brien
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$11,229
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,456,653
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,467,882
Total Program Service Revenue$144,290
Investment income $14,166
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $16,081
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,642,419

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Marys Shelter has recieved totaling $195,051.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Berks County

Reading, PA

PURPOSE: IMPACT GRANT: HOUSING PROGRAM RENOVATIONS & OPERATING COSTS

$93,900
Mitzvah Circle Foundation

Norristown, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$45,758
United Way Of Berks County

Reading, PA

PURPOSE: PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: VESS PROGRAM

$30,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$8,354
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$7,550
Berks County Tuberculosis Society

Reading, PA

PURPOSE: MEDICAL CARE

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$87,191
Earnings$20,098
Other Expense$7,745
Ending Balance$99,544

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