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San Antonio TX | IRS ruling year: 1985 | EIN: 74-2285793
Organization Mission
San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries, founded in 1983, is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attain s ... (More)
San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries, founded in 1983, is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attain self-sufficiency. SAMMinistries does this by providing transitional housing, employment development, education assistance, and San Antonio's largest resource for homeless prevention services to families and individuals in Bexar County. SAMMinistries also provides volunteers opportunities to be renewed and fulfilled as they serve. (Less)
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This charity's score is 92%, 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: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% 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 | |||
| 4/1/2021 | 2019 | 90.63 | |
| 10/1/2019 | 2018 | 92.48 | |
| 9/1/2018 | 2017 | 86.35 |  |
| 12/1/2017 | 2016 | 85.92 | |
| 10/1/2016 | 2015 | 85.85 | |
| 6/1/2016 | 2014 | 91.13 | |
| Rating Version: 2.0 | |||
| 8/1/2015 | 2014 | 86.28 | |
| 7/1/2014 | 2013 | 93.11 | |
| 5/1/2013 | 2012 | 97.37 | |
| 7/1/2012 | 2011 | 97.39 | |
| 10/1/2011 | 2010 | 97.36 | |
| 9/20/2011 | 2010 | 94.39 | |
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. | |||
| Rating Version: 1.0 | |||
| 11/1/2010 | 2009 | 95.89 | |
| 4/1/2010 | 2008 | 95.82 | |
| 6/1/2008 | 2007 | 90.58 | |
| 12/1/2007 | 2006 | 88.90 | |
| 6/1/2006 | 2005 | 81.84 | |
| 8/1/2005 | 2004 | 90.31 | |
| 9/1/2004 | 2003 | 86.56 | |
| 6/9/2003 | 2002 | 80.66 | |
| 10/15/2002 | 2001 | 89.50 | |
The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for SAMMinistries is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations.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.
SAMMinistries has earned a 91% 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 2019, 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 - 17.59% - 7.5/10 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 17.59% - 7.5/10 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 - 0.34 years - 5/10 ptsWorking Capital Ratio - 0.34 years - 5/10 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 - $0.08 - 10/10 ptsFundraising Efficiency - $0.08 - 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 - 3.80% - 10/10 ptsAdministrative Expense Ratio - 3.80% - 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 - 8.10% - 10/10 ptsFundraising Expense Ratio - 8.10% - 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 - 87.90% - 10/10 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 87.90% - 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 - 4.88% - 4.88/10 ptsProgram Expense Growth - 4.88% - 4.88/10 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.
Presented here are this organizations key compensated staff members as identified by our analysts. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Navarra R. Williams, President, CEO
$203,223 (1.72% of Total Expenses)
Current CEO and Board Chair can be found in the Leadership & Adaptability report below.
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
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:
Church 170(b)(1)(A)(i) (BMF foundation code: 10)
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 (SAMMinistries) or EIN (742285793) 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.
SAMMinistries reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
SAMMinistries: -Received an outpouring of financial support from the community through the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund to ensure that families and individuals did not go without, prevented people from becoming homeless, and ensured they had basic supplies during this difficult time. -Identified, applied for, and received COVID grants and a PPP loan and thus were able to maintain staffing levels. -Rescheduled our gala three times, causing staff rework and delaying receipt of funds. -Experienced a 42% decrease in volunteers which reduced our ability to provide extra engagement for clients and impactful service experiences to community members that help us deepen our relationships with them. During uncertain times, caring donors kept our clients safe and healthy. Donations also helped pay rent, late fees, and mortgages, making us a “one-stop shop” to address the housing needs of clients in financial crisis.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Staff: -Accepted some programs documents electronically. -Suspended some programs (medical clinic, Teen Center, and Empowerment Group) and later reopened them. -Limited face-to-face contact with clients and the public as needed and used safety equipment. -Saw increased requests for help from people in our community who have never needed help from nonprofits before. -Suspended some volunteer activities such as tutoring (when COVID rates were up) and later reopened them -Adapted programs to ensure the needs of clients were met while protecting the health and safety of clients and staff. -Opened the community's only non-congregate Shelter to assist the chronically homeless with complex physical and mental health needs, helping them address their health and wellness and prepare them for housing and avoid the spread of COVID-19 that comes with contact in congregate settings.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
The people SAMMinistries serves struggle during normal circumstances to maintain stability. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the vulnerabilities of our clients and issues such as food insecurity, access to hygiene, cleaning supplies, and transportation became even more of a concern than ever before. The pandemic created another level of struggle for many--especially those living in our transitional housing program for families who lost many outlets to socialize and for their kids to expend their energy. Several times, SAMMinistries provided convenient opportunities for staff and clients to get COVID-19 vaccines and testing. During the early months of the pandemic, SAMMinistries adjusted to new ways of doing work and underwent a significant organizational change. Our longtime president and CEO announced his retirement in April 2020. In early September 2020, the organization announced its new President and CEO, Nikisha J. Baker, who previously was the Chief Development Officer.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
While SAMMinistries added safety protocols and transitioned services to a virtual environment to ensure staff and client safety, the organization adjusted fairly quickly and moved forward with minimal disruption. With COVID-19's ups and downs, SAMMinistries continues to make adjustments based on community conditions. To communicate and collaborate with efficiency, SAMMinistries uses technology that allows us to work from home or office, keeping in touch with each other and our community. Being able to work virtually provides flexibility that will serve us and our clients well now and into the future.
Not Currently Scored
SAMMinistries 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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SAMMinistries reported its three largest programs on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
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Permanent Supportive Housing
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Homeless Prevention Services
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Transitional Services
SAMMinistries has earned a 99% 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
30% 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.
SAMMinistries serves low-income people who have experienced homelessness including children and youth, families, veterans, adults, chronically homeless people, and people with disabilities. By providing housing and supportive services, SAMMinistries' comprehensive programs address many needs: Street Outreach to assist the unsheltered homeless; the community's only non-congregate Shelter to assist the chronically homeless with complex physical and mental health needs; Homeless Prevention to help families avoid falling into the cycle of homelessness; Rapid Re-housing to help families obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed; Transitional and Supportive Housing to help those who need longer-term care and essential support services to live independently.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Community meetings or town halls, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees, Suggestion box/email
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 identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, 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
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?
Gathering and putting feedback to use has enhanced and increased communication with those we serve. People in our programs have expressed gratitude with the organization’s willingness to truly be responsive to needs and concerns. When we have received feedback requesting an action or a change that we are unable to make, staff offer explanations as to practical or ethical challenges that prevent the change from being possible. This type of communication shifts power in the working relationship, and we see clients being more open and more willing to share. We also see increased investment from them in the program, as they recognize they can affect change in the services offered. Our clients become more confident and empowered with some of their dignity restored.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don't have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to get honest feedback from our clients
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
We changed planned operation hours for the Youth Homeless Drop-In Center based upon feedback received from youth experiencing homelessness, as well as formerly homeless youth. Their feedback will increase ease of access to services for the largest number of individuals within the specific target population. From client feedback received in our Permanent Supportive Housing program, we adjusted some of the topics discussed and the presenter we partnered with in Life Skills groups, to be more relevant and helpful to our clients. We also began facilitating a support group specifically for men, as we received feedback that men in the program wanted to engage with other men, and would feel more comfortable sharing some of their challenges in an all-male group.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 98/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 98/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 98 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 10 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (5/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (5/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
SAMMinistries 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
SAMMinistries is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attain self-sufficiency by offering, with dignity and compassion, shelter, housing, and services. Since 1981, SAMMinistries has provided a range of homelessness prevention/intervention services, which together with the emergency shelter, have been the safety net for some of Bexar County's most vulnerable citizens. SAMMinistries' programs comprehensively encompass the entire continuum of care and include homeless prevention services, street outreach, emergency shelter and services, rapid re-housing, transitional living and learning, and permanent supportive housing. We serve the full spectrum of homeless populations including children and youth, families, veterans, adults, chronically homeless people, and people with disabilities. SAMMinistries is one of San Antonio’s most influential and impactful social service programs.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Our vision is that all individuals in our community needing a home and supportive services have access to those resources. We are dedicated to reducing the rate of homelessness in the city, which is critical for a healthy, vibrant community. The organization was born from the compassion and ministry of 11 downtown church congregations, which began in 1981 to care for those experiencing homelessness. In 1983 it was incorporated as San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry, Inc. (dba SAMMinistries), a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Today, SAMMinistries’ 100+ employees execute cutting-edge services rooted in evidence-based practices targeted at men, women, and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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 supportive housing for low-income in our community.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Expand/provide new programs to better serve all parts of the homeless population.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Three: Increase staff capacity and ability of organization to serve community.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
SAMMinistries invested in its senior leadership team by recruiting Holt Development Services, Inc. to conduct DiSC Assessments and facilitate workshops to help employees understand themselves, learn strategies to improve interactions with others, and achieve higher workplace satisfaction and results. Some managers recently participated in the C12 Leadership Series Presentation - Employee Engagement - Going beyond the KPIs. The organization also encourages employees to share their expertise on boards and committees, to join professional organizations, and to participate in conferences and professional development opportunities.
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
Raising Awareness
Our community approach builds partnerships and connects clients to existing resources to maximize assets, minimize duplication, and extend the resource network for each individual/family. SAMMinistries: -Is cited as a "major partner" by the City of San Antonio in offering services and housing to individuals experiencing homelessness (Strategic Plan to Respond to Homelessness in San Antonio and Bexar County, December 2020). -Collaborates with the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH) on the Point-in-Time Count in San Antonio and on other issues affecting homeless people. SAMMinistries employees serve on SARAH committees. -Is one of five organizations becoming a Trauma-Informed Care Certified Agency through the Ecumenical Center, the Certifying Entity of the South Texas Trauma-Informed Care Consortium. -Is one of ten organizations selected to become "health literate" in partnership with UT Health's Confianza program. SAMMinistries is active on social media channels.
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.
A lack of affordable housing and low wages combine to make homelessness a persistent problem in Bexar County, as homelessness is inextricably tied to poverty, low education, lack of employment, poor mental and physical health, and history of trauma and victimization. SAMMinistries provides long-term solutions to families & individuals, meeting their needs 'wherever they are' & helping them achieve stable housing and resources that would enable them to live independently but there is still more that we can do. Currently there are more than 1,000 homeless households on the waitlist for a housing referral in San Antonio; disturbingly, only 80 or so will get placed in supportive housing due to a lack of supply of affordable housing in our community. In November 2021, SAMMinistries purchased the Hudson Apartments to increase the supply of supportive housing units available for people with complex mental and physical health needs or disabilities who are experiencing homelessness. Given the urgent community need for it, SAMMinistries plans to continue its efforts to expand supportive housing. In recognition of the limited supply of high-quality and affordable childcare for low-income parents, SAMMinistries is in the process of opening a new Children's Enrichment Center for school-aged children (projected to open in the summer of 2022). Given the rise in number of homeless youth, ages 18-24, SAMMinistries, in collaboration with two community partners, is in the process of opening a center that will offer a safe space and resources needed to help these young people reach their full potential.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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