Marriage Encounter Support Foundation

Organization Overview

Marriage Encounter Support Foundation is located in Muscatine, IA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (P11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Marriage Encounter Support Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Marriage Encounter Support Foundation 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, Marriage Encounter Support Foundation generated $315.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $430.9k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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

VISION: TO SEE THE UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER LEGACY IS AVAILABLE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS. MISSION: THE MISSION OF THE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER SUPPORT FOUNDATION (MESF) IS TO SUPPORT UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER'S (UME) VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES. MESF IS CALLED TO SUPPORT THE VOLUNTEERS' EFFORTS WITH STAFFING AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. THIS WILL ALLOW MORE COUPLES THE ABILITY TO EXPERIENCE A WEEKEND BY ABSORBING THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE UME ORGANIZATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUR PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST ENTIRELY OF SUPPORT FOR UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (UME) AND ITS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MARRIED COUPLES AND FAMILIES SERVED BY UME. THIS INCLUDES ALL OUR PROGRAM SERVICES REFERRED TO IN PART III. OUR SUPPORT INCLUDES PROVIDING STAFF, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, FUND-RAISING SERVICES AND PAYMENT FOR OTHER NEEDED SERVICES AND EXPENSES. OUR SUPPORT ENABLES UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER TO OFFER AND PRESENT ITS MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS AND SHORT COURSES FOR MARRIED COUPLES, PLUS RELATED FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT, MEETINGS, SMALL GROUPS, INFORMATION, WEBSITE, PUBLICATIONS AND ACTIVITIES. OUR SUPPORT ALLOWS UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER TO USE ALL ITS INCOME FOR PROGRAM SERVICES. OUR SUPPORT HELPS UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN ITS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY TO IMPROVE MARRIAGES, FAMILIES AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY SUPPORTING UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER EXCLUSIVELY WITH ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. UNITED MARRIAGE ENOUNTER PROVIDED SERVICES TO MORE THAN 4,000 MARRIED COUPLES DURING THE YEAR. MANY COUPLES REPORT THAT THEIR UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND WAS A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE, THAT HELPED THEM STRENGTHEN THEIR MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER AND GOD.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$30,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$30,000
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $239,187
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $315,007

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Marriage Encounter Support Foundation has recieved totaling $30,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
New Hope Foundation

Muscatine, IA

PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, PRO-MARRIAGE

$30,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$7,171,894
Earnings$218,273
Admin Expense$43,638
Other Expense$443,594
Ending Balance$6,902,935

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