Morning Star Mission Ministries

Organization Overview

Morning Star Mission Ministries is located in Joliet, IL. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Morning Star Mission Ministries employed 115 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morning Star Mission Ministries 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 12/2020, Morning Star Mission Ministries generated $8.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS OF JOLIET AND SURROUNDING WILL COUNTY AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TREASURE CHEST IS A RESALE SHOP, PROVIDING WORK FOR MISSION RESIDENTS AS WELL AS EMERGENCY VOUCHERS FOR FAMILIES WHO CAN NOT AFFORD CLOTHING OR FURNITURE. VOUCHERS MAY BE REDEEMED AT THE TREASURE CHEST LOCATIONS.


COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM DISTRIBUTING EASTER BASKETS TO CHILDREN, FOOD BASKETS FOR CHRISTMAS, THANKSGIVING AND EASTER, AS WELL AS CHRISTMAS GIFT BASKETS. OVER 3,361 CHRISTMAS GIFTS WERE DISTRIBUTED DURING 2021 THROUGH STARS OF HOPE.


EAST SIDE CAFE SERVES THREE MEALS A DAY AND TWO MEALS ON SUNDAY TO THE HOMELESS AND NEAR HOMELESS IN THE JOLIET COMMUNITY SERVING 85,706 MEALS IN 2021.


THE MISSION PROVIDES THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY FROM ADDICTIONS TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AS WELL AS CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS.THE JUMP ON THE BUS PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO 230 CHILDREN.THE COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDES THERAPY TO RESOLVE DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, GRIEF, UNMANAGED ANGER, MARITAL DISCORD, AND OTHER PERSONAL CONCERNS FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. SHOP WITH A SHERIFF PROGRAM HELPS AT-RISK YOUTH TO HAVE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH A LOCAL POLICE OFFICER AND HELPS THEM TO AFFORD GIFTS FOR THEIR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.THE WOMEN AND FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER ASSISTS HOMELESS WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN RE-ENTERING THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SHELTER. THE CENTER SERVED 3,263 PEOPLE IN THE CURRENT YEAR.THE RESIDENTIAL LIVING PROVIDES HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A MODIFIED RENT ACCORDING TO THE INCOME THAT THEY EARN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sandra Perzee
Executive Director
$150,000
Steve Medvesky
President
$0
Jeff Baker
Treasurer
$0
Jerry Goergen
Vice President
$0
Bob Wetterman
Secretary
$0
Graham Rogers
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
True Sense
Fundraising
$256,843
I5810 Media
Fundraising
$104,215
Busy Bea's Media Group
Fundraising
$125,441
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,691,718
Investment income $3,492
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $14,423
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $8,948
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,147,845
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,988,362

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Morning Star Mission Ministries has recieved totaling $530,903.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Northern Illinois Food Bank

Geneva, IL

PURPOSE: FEED THE HUNGRY

$463,735
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12,258
Carl R Hendrickson Fam Fdn Tua

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$10,000
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

St Petersberg, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Albert J And Susan E Rot Foundation

Naperville, IL

PURPOSE: DONATION

$10,000
Edward A And Evelyn M Dik Family Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$201,872
Earnings$11,650
Ending Balance$213,522

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