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Blue Ash OH | IRS ruling year: 1992 | EIN: 31-1348100
Organization Mission
Matthew 25 Ministries (M25M) is an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helping the poorest of the poor and disaster victims locally, nati ... (More)
Matthew 25 Ministries (M25M) is an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helping the poorest of the poor and disaster victims locally, nationally and internationally regardless of race, creed or political persuasion. By rescuing and reusing products from major corporations, manufacturers, hospitals and individuals, Matthew 25: Ministries provides basic necessities, skill development and disaster relief across the US and worldwide. Since its founding in 1991, M25M has shipped more than 170,000,000 pounds of aid across the US and into more than 60 countries worldwide. (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
| Rating Version: 2.1 | |||
| 4/1/2023 | 2020 | 100.00 | |
| 7/1/2021 | 2019 | 100.00 | |
| 5/1/2020 | 2018 | 100.00 | |
| 3/1/2019 | 2017 | 100.00 | |
| 4/1/2018 | 2016 | 100.00 | |
| 4/1/2017 | 2015 | 97.17 | |
| 6/1/2016 | 2014 | 97.17 | |
| Rating Version: 2.0 | |||
| 12/22/2015 | 2014 | 94.69 | |
| 5/1/2015 | 2013 | 97.14 | |
| 4/1/2015 | 2013 | 94.32 | |
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990. | |||
| 12/20/2013 | 2012 | 99.49 | |
| 12/20/2012 | 2011 | 99.95 | |
| 2/1/2012 | 2010 | 99.96 | |
| 10/1/2011 | 2009 | 99.96 | |
| 9/20/2011 | 2009 | 89.39 |  |
| Rating Version: 1.0 | |||
| 3/1/2011 | 2009 | 99.94 | |
| 5/1/2010 | 2008 | 99.94 | |
| 4/1/2009 | 2007 | 92.44 | |
| 2/1/2008 | 2006 | 94.91 | |
| 2/1/2007 | 2005 | 92.42 | |
| 1/1/2006 | 2004 | 78.60 |  |
| 10/1/2005 | 2003 | 71.07 | |
The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Matthew 25: Ministries is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Matthew 25: Ministries has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has these governance practices in place.
Sources Include: IRS Form 990
| Independent Voting Board Members ... (More) The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. Our analysts check the Form 990 to determine if the independent Board members are a voting majority and also at least five in number. (Less) | |
| No Material Diversion of Assets ... (More) A diversion of assets – any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft – can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. We check the charity's last two Forms 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets. If the charity does report a diversion, then we check to see if it complied with the Form 990 instructions by describing what happened and its corrective action. This metric will be assigned to one of the following categories:
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| Audited Financials Prepared by Independent Accountant ... (More) Audited financial statements provide important information about financial accountability and accuracy. They should be prepared by an independent accountant with oversight from an audit committee. (It is not necessary that the audit committee be a separate committee. Often at smaller charities, it falls within the responsibilities of the finance committee or the executive committee.) The committee provides an important oversight layer between the management of the organization, which is responsible for the financial information reported, and the independent accountant, who reviews the financials and issues an opinion based on its findings. We check the charity's Form 990 reporting to see if it meets this criteria.
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From Related Parties ... (More) Making loans to related parties such as key officers, staff, or Board members, is not standard practice in the sector as it may divert the charity's funds away from its charitable mission and can lead to real and perceived conflict-of-interest problems. This practice is discouraged by sector trade groups which point to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act when they call for charities to refrain from making loans to directors and executives. And the IRS is concerned enough with the practice that it requires charities to disclose on their Form 990 any loans to or from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and other "disqualified persons." Furthermore, some state laws go so far as to prohibit loans to board members and officers. And although employees and trustees are permitted to make loans to charities, this practice can also result in real and/or perceived conflict of interest problems for the charity. Furthermore, it is problematic because it is an indicator that the organization is not financially secure. (Less) | |
| Documents Board Meeting Minutes ... (More) An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference. Charities are not required to make their Board meeting minutes available to the public. As such, we are not able to review and critique their minutes. For this performance metric, we are checking to see if the charity reports on its Form 990 that it does keep those minutes. In the future, we will also track and rate whether or not a charity keeps minutes for its committee meetings. (Less) | |
| Distributes 990 to Board Before Filing ... (More) Providing copies of the Form to the governing body in advance of filing is considered a best practice, as it allows for thorough review by the individuals charged with overseeing the organization. The Form 990 asks the charity to disclose whether or not it has followed this best practice. If the charity has not distributed its Form 990 to the board before filing, then we deduct 4 points from its Accountability and Transparency score. (Less) | |
| Does not Compensate Board Members ... (More) The IRS requires that any compensation paid to members of the charity's governing body be listed on the Form 990. Furthermore, all members of the governing body need to be listed whether or not they are compensated. It is not unusual for some members of the board to have compensation listed. The executive director of the organization frequently has a seat on the board, for instance, and is compensated for being a full time staff member. However, it is rare for a charity to compensate individuals only for serving on its Board of Directors. Although this sort of board compensation is not illegal, it is not considered a best practice. (Less) | |
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990, or for some metrics on the charity's website, that the organization has these policies in place.
Sources Include: IRS Form 990 and organization's website
| Conflict of Interest ... (More) Such a policy protects the organization, and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the organization. Charities are not required to share their conflict of interest policies with the public. Although we can not evaluate the substance of its policy, we can tell you if the charity has one in place based on the information it reports on its Form 990. If the charity does not have a Conflict of Interest policy, then we deduct 4 points from its Accountability and Transparency score. (Less) | |
| Whistleblower ... (More) This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report any financial mismanagement. Here we are reporting on the existence of a policy as reported by the charity on its Form 990. (Less) | |
| Records Retention and Destruction ... (More) Such a policy establishes guidelines for handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promotes data integrity. Here we are reporting on the existence of a policy as reported by the charity on its Form 990. If the charity does not have a Records Retention and Destruction Policy, then we deduct 4 points from its Accountability and Transparency score. (Less) | |
| CEO Compensation Process ... (More) This process indicates that the organization has a documented policy that it follows year after year. The policy should indicate that an objective and independent review process of the CEO's compensation has been conducted which includes benchmarking against comparable organizations. We check to be sure that the charity has reported on its Form 990 its process for determining its CEO pay. (Less) | |
| Donor Privacy ... (More) Donors can be reluctant to contribute to a charity when their name, address, or other basic information may become part of donor lists that are exchanged or sold, resulting in an influx of charitable solicitations from other organizations. Our analysts check the charity's website to see if the organization has a donor privacy policy in place and what it does and does not cover. Privacy policies are assigned to one of the following categories:
The privacy policy must be specific to donor information. A general website policy which references "visitor" or "user" personal information will not suffice. A policy that refers to donor information collected on the website is also not sufficient as the policy must be comprehensive and applicable to both online and offline donors. The existence of a privacy policy of any type does not prohibit the charity itself from contacting the donor for informational, educational, or solicitation purposes. (Less) | |
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990, or for some metrics on the charity's website, that the organization makes this information easily accessible.
Sources Include: IRS Form 990 and organization's website
| CEO Salary Listed on 990 ... (More) Charities are required to list their CEO's name and compensation on the Form 990. Our analysts check to be sure that the charities complied with the Form 990 instructions and included this information in their filing. (Less) | |
| Board of Directors Listed on Website ... (More) Our analysts check to see if the charity lists Board members on its website. Publishing this information enables donors and other stakeholders to ascertain the make up of the charity's governing body. This enables stakeholders to report concerns to the Board. Charity Navigator does not cross-check the Board members listed on the website with that reported on the Form 990, because the latter often isn't available until more than a year after the charity's fiscal year ends. In that time, the charity's Board members may have changed, and the charity typically reflects those more recent changes on the website. (Less) | |
| Key Staff Listed on Website ... (More) It is important for donors and other stakeholders to know who runs the organization day-to-day. Charity Navigator does not cross-check the leadership listed on the website with that reported on the Form 990 because the latter often isn't available until more than a year after the charity's fiscal year ends. In that time, the charity's leadership may have changed and the charity typically reflects those more recent changes on the website. In other words, since the Form 990 isn't especially timely, it can not be used to verify the leadership information published on the charity's site. (Less) | |
| Audited Financial Statements Listed on Website ... (More) We check the charity's website to see if it has published its audited financial statements for the fiscal year represented by the most recently filed IRS Form 990. It is important for donors to have easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well. We currently rate charities on whether or not they publish their audit on their website. (Less) | |
| Form 990 Available on Website ... (More) We check the charity's website to see if it has published its most recently filed IRS Form 990 (a direct link to the charity's 990 on an external site is sufficient). It is important for donors to have easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well. (Less) | |
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 3.10% - 10/10 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 3.10% - 10/10 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990).
Part of our goal in rating the financial performance of charities is to help donors assess the financial capacity and sustainability of a charity. As do organizations in other sectors, charities must be mindful of their management of total liabilites in relation to their total assets. This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and or long term sustainability. Dividing a charity's total liabilities by its total assets yields this percentage.
Source: IRS Form 990
Working Capital Ratio - 0.51 years - 10/10 ptsWorking Capital Ratio - 0.51 years - 10/10 pts
Determines how long a charity could sustain its level of spending using its net available assets, or working capital, as reported on its most recently filed Form 990. We include in a charity's working capital unrestricted and temporarily restricted net assets, and exclude permanently restricted net assets. Dividing these net available assets in the most recent year by a charity's average total expenses, yields the working capital ratio. We calculate the charity's average total expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Efficiency - $0.00 - 10/10 ptsFundraising Efficiency - $0.00 - 10/10 pts
The amount spent to raise $1 in charitable contributions. To calculate a charity's fundraising efficiency, we divide its average fundraising expenses by the average total contributions it receives. We calculate the charity's average expenses and average contributions over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Administrative Expense Ratio - 0.30% - 10/10 ptsAdministrative Expense Ratio - 0.30% - 10/10 pts
As reported by charities on their IRS Form 990, this measure reflects what percent of its total budget a charity spends on overhead, administrative staff and associated costs, and organizational meetings. Dividing a charity's average administrative expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Expense Ratio - 0.20% - 10/10 ptsFundraising Expense Ratio - 0.20% - 10/10 pts
This measure reflects what a charity spends to raise money. Fundraising expenses can include campaign printing, publicity, mailing, and staffing and costs incurred in soliciting donations, memberships, and grants. Dividing a charity's average fundraising expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 99.30% - 10/10 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 99.30% - 10/10 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s).
This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver. Dividing a charity's average program expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Growth - 10.51% - 10/10 ptsProgram Expense Growth - 10.51% - 10/10 pts
Organizations that demonstrate consistent annual growth in program expenses are able to outpace inflation and thus sustain their programs year to year. These organizations also supply givers with greater confidence by maintaining broad public support for their programs. We compute the average annual growth of program expenses using the following formula: [(Yn/Y0)(1/n)]-1, where Y0 is a charity's program expenses in the first year of the interval analyzed, Yn is the charity's program expenses in the most recent year, and n is the interval of years passed between Y0 and Yn.
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Key Persons salary data is currently unavailable for this organization.
Current CEO and Board Chair can be found in the Leadership & Adaptability report below.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Matthew 25: Ministries) or EIN (311348100) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Matthew 25: Ministries reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
Grants Received
Balance Sheet
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Product and in-kind donations to our organization held steady or increased as corporate donors became aware of the support we were providing to front-line and essential workers. Matthew 25 received generous financial support from corporate, foundation and individual donors. Matthew 25 also applied for and received a PPP loan.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Due to travel, customs and shipping restrictions, an unusually large percentage (65%) of our distributions remained in the U.S. in 2020. We established new partnerships throughout the nation to better serve frontline workers and high-risk individuals. We increased distribution of PPE, sanitizer, and other essential items related to keeping people safe during the pandemic. In order to best protect our staff, volunteers, and the public against the spread of COVID-19, and in alignment with recommendations from state and national health officials, Matthew 25: Ministries implemented a work from home policy for vulnerable employees and suspended volunteer opportunities at our facility for the majority of 2020.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
As a disaster response organization, Matthew 25: Ministries is always planning and preparing to respond in the most effective manner during times of humanitarian crisis. As a product-based organization, Matthew 25 is in a unique position to either have or have access to critically needed emergency supplies. During the pandemic, Matthew 25: Ministries maintained internal operations and achieved a record year of shipments, all with reduced staff and no/minimal volunteers for the better part of 10 months. In 2020, Matthew 25 shipped 946 truckloads (approximately 19 million pounds) of cumulative aid and helped more than 23 million people – the most truckloads we have shipped and the most people we have helped in a single year.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Throughout our COVID-19 response, Matthew 25 continued to build additional relationships with new partners, and to expand our existing partner relationships. Matthew 25 is continuing to maintain relationships with many of these organizations. The economic challenges that are the result of the pandemic will persist for years to come and the essential items we supply will continue to be in high demand. Matthew 25 is continuing to work with partners and communities throughout the U.S. and worldwide to fill these gaps and to transition these efforts into long-term post-pandemic relief. Additionally, during the pandemic, Matthew 25 relied on in-country staff members to carry on essential international programming and will continue to foster the growth and development of our in-country staff to operate and develop our international programs.
Not Currently Scored
Matthew 25: Ministries cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Matthew 25: Ministries reported its three largest programs on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Humanitarian AidClothing, non-perishable food, first aid & medical supplies, school supplies, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, household items, baby products and latex paint provided to 35 countri ... (More)
Humanitarian AidClothing, non-perishable food, first aid & medical supplies, school supplies, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, household items, baby products and latex paint provided to 35 countries and 18 different states. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Disaster Relief Matthew 25: Ministries' focus during disasters is typically on moving large amounts of critically needed aid into the affected area. When our Disaster Response Team deploys, we utilize ... (More)
Disaster Relief Matthew 25: Ministries' focus during disasters is typically on moving large amounts of critically needed aid into the affected area. When our Disaster Response Team deploys, we utilize a fleet of specialty vehicles to distribute initial loa (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
KirkwoodYouth camps, adult and youth weekend retreats and mission conferences, as well as scouting events, band camps, nature hikes, for families churches and the underpriviledged.
Matthew 25: Ministries has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
100% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
Matthew 25 serves the poorest of the poor and disaster victims worldwide. The people we serve are as diverse as pregnant women and mothers with newborn infants, orphaned, abused and battered children, low-income and at risk youth, active and veteran military, the homeless, the extremely impoverished, the under- and malnourished, people with special needs and the elderly.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees, Suggestion box/email, Other means
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners, Other means
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
Our distribution partner organizations represent the needs of their constituents in their area. These needs may vary based on climate, geography, cultural background, specific events etc. Our partners are local to the recipient area – already established in the recipient location, aware of the needs in the surrounding community and able to get that aid to the people who need it. Our on the ground partners provide us with feedback on what their needs are and we collect, process and provide aid that meets that criteria, packaged and prepared for rapid distribution upon receipt. Because we work with local partners, listen to those partners and give those partners what they want and need, organized and packaged for immediate use, our products are always welcome, appreciated and useful.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Matthew 25’s Local Fresh Food Program was developed in response to our desire to expand services in our local community and the growing needs of our local partners, for whom food, especially fresh food, is a constant need. With the acquisition of some additional corporate product donors whose primary focus was responsibly donating excess fresh food items, Matthew 25 was able to build on our existing partner relationships to develop relationship with local pantries, shelters and service organizations with a need fresh and nonperishable food.
Equity Practices - No Data Available - UnscoredEquity Practices - No Data Available - Unscored
This organization has not provided information regarding the Equity Practices it is presently implementing. As such, the organization has not earned a score on this metric. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Matthew 25: Ministries has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
The mission of Matthew 25: Ministries is to fulfill Matthew 25:34-40 of the New Testament by providing nutritional food to the hungry, clean water to the thirsty, clothing to the naked, affordable shelter to the homeless, medical care to the ill, and humanitarian supplies to those in need.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
The vision of Matthew 25: Ministries is to fulfill founder Rev. Wendell Mettey's dream of being a place where all people can come together no matter their differences and work toward the common goal of helping those in need, as Matthew 25: 34-40 shows us how. In order to accomplish this in the most efficient and ethical way, we will continue to grow to help more people in need, welcome more volunteers, engage with more donors, and save more products from the landfill, allowing us to lead by example for all to witness. Caring for a needy world is not just something we want to do, it is what we are called to do, to show God's love.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: • Increase inbound shipments of products and outbound shipments of aid By increasing inbound and outbound shipments , we will be able to help more of the poorest of the poor and disaster victims.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: • Expand distribution partner relationships throughout the United States and worldwide By expanding distribution partner relationships, we can reach more people in need with essential supplies.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: • Help more people Everything Matthew 25 does is done with the goal of helping people in need. By achieving Goals 1 and 2, we are able to fulfill our most essential goal – to help more people.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Matthew 25: Ministries conducted a two-part staff training program in February and March of 2021 that reinforced or expanded staff knowledge of ministry and provided them with additional tools for communicating effectively. • Mission & Vision • Organizational Culture • Products and Operations • History • Our Finances • Our Volunteers • Special Programs • General Philosophies • Basic communication and public relations skills
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Matthew 25: Ministries is a product based organization with extensive experience in acquiring, processing and responsibly distributing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to people in need. Matthew 25’s operational template is to work with partners who are local to the recipient area – already established in the recipient location, aware of the needs in the surrounding community and able to get that aid to the people who need it. Additionally, Matthew 25 builds strategic partnerships that expand, enhance or enrich core activities. Matthew 25 provides ongoing training and enrichment for staff and meets with partners to assess the success of current programs and to discuss next steps. Matthew 25 participates in several reputable professional membership organizations relevant to their work. Matthew 25 promotes organizational awareness through marketing, PR and social media activities.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Matthew 25 is in a unique position to either have or have access to critically-needed emergency supplies. As a disaster response organization, Matthew 25: Ministries is always planning and preparing to respond in the most effective manner during times of humanitarian crisis. The focus of Matthew 25's process may shift to accommodate extraordinary circumstances like a pandemic, but we continue to do what we do every day, providing basic necessities, personal care, hygiene, cleaning and other supplies to partners who care for those in need. The WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Matthew 25: Ministries began COVID-19 relief efforts on March 16. In 2020, Matthew 25: Ministries distributed approximately 6.5 million pounds of COVID-19 aid to more than 1,300 unique organizations in 46 states, Washington DC and 2 U.S. territories. These items helped support our partners’ tireless efforts to care for high-risk populations including the sick, the elderly, the impoverished, and others in need. Matthew 25 established many wonderful partnerships during the onset period of the Coronavirus pandemic, and these partners continued needing our support. The economic challenges that are the result of closed or downsized businesses and elevated unemployment or under-employment will persist for years to come and the essential items we supply continue to be in high demand. Because of these challenges, many non-profits are struggling to serve their growing clientele. In 2021, Matthew 25 is continuing to work with partners to fill the gaps brought on by the pandemic and will provide COVID-19 hope and help as long as a need exists and we are able to meet that need efficiently and effectively.
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