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 12/2023, Marriage Encounter Support Foundation employed 6 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 12/2023, Marriage Encounter Support Foundation generated $279.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $492.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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 LEGALLY MARRIED, ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, COUPLES THE ABILITY TO EXPERIENCE A WEEKEND BY ABSORBING THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE UME ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST ENTIRELY OF SUPPORT FOR UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (UME) AND ITS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LEGALLY MARRIED, ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES SERVED BY UME. THIS INCLUDES ALL OUR PROGRAM SERVICES REFERRED TO IN PART III. OUR SUPPORT INCLUDES PROVIDING STAFF, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, FUNDRAISING 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 LEGALLY MARRIED, ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, 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 ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, MARRIAGES, FAMILIES AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY SUPPORTING UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER EXCLUSIVELY WITH ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER PROVIDED SERVICES TO MORE THAN 4,000 LEGALLY MARRIED, ONE MAN,ONE WOMAN,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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bob Katzman Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jaylen Katzman Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jerry Webb Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Carolyn Webb Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kendall Thomas Executive Clergy Couple | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Cathy Thomas Executive Clergy Couple | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $249,784 |
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 | $279,784 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,120 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,824 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $124,116 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,805 |
Other employee benefits | $12,626 |
Payroll taxes | $18,977 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $44,671 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,125 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,583 |
Information technology | $34,779 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,528 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,515 |
All other expenses | $4,860 |
Total functional expenses | $492,754 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $355,119 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,105 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,592,780 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,701 |
Total assets | $6,964,705 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,766 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $11,701 |
Total liabilities | $21,467 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $681,948 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,261,290 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,964,705 |