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South Louisville Community Ministries

South Louisville Community Ministries

Louisville, KY 40214
Tax ID31-0891259

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About this organization

Revenue

$903,823

Expenses

$840,636

Website

slcm.org

Mission

South Louisville Community Ministries, Inc. (SLCM), located in Louisville, Kentucky is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1975. SLCM’s mission is to provide emergency assistance and compassionate advocacy to low-income neighbors in crisis. We address immediate needs of hunger and stable housing while creating lasting community.

About

THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WORKS TO MEET THE BASIC INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THOSE FAMILIES IN THE SOUTH END WHO ARE FACING FINANCIAL CRISIS. THE PROGRAM WORKS TO STABILIZE THE FAMILYS SITUATION FOR THIRTY DAYS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS AND HOUSING PAYMENTS, AS WELL AS PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM MAINTAINS AN EXTENSIVE DARE TO CARE PANTRY THAT DISTRIBUTES CANNED GOODS, FROZEN MEAT PRODUCTS, REFRIGERATED DAIRY PRODUCTS, FRESH PRODUCE, AND PERSONAL ITEMS EVERY WEEKDAY. THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RECEIVES INQUIRIES FOR ASSISTANCE WITH LG&E, WATER, RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS FROM OVER 230 FAMILIES EACH MONTH, AND THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS OVER 100 OF THOSE FAMILIES IN MOST CRITICAL NEED EACH MONTH. ADDITIONALLY, SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES ASSISTS BETWEEN 25-40 FAMILIES MONTHLY BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR NECESSARY MEDICATIONS AND INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING - DISTRIBUTING UP TO 200 PER YEAR/PER PERSON. OVER THE LAST YEAR, THE FOOD PANTRY HAS BEEN SERVING AROUND 535 FAMILIES OR 1750 INDIVIDUALS MONTHLY, INCLUDING AN AVERAGE OF 75 FAMILIES WITH FRESH PRODUCE DURING WEEKLY DISTRIBUTIONS. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO OVER 7,000 FAMILIES EACH YEAR. FUNDING AND IN-KIND DONATIONS FOR THIS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COMES FROM SUPPORTING CHURCHES, METRO LOUISVILLE GOVERNMENT, CHI/JEWISH HOSPITAL AND ST. MARYS HEALTHCARE, DARE TO CARE FOOD BANK, SPECIAL GRANTS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS. 2018-2019 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: -RENT (METRO/CHURCH FUNDS)- 188 -WATER (METRO/CHURCH FUNDS) - 178 -LGE (METRO/CHURCH FUNDS) -333 -MEDICATION (METRO AND SISTERS OF CHARITY OF NAZARETH) - 224 -FOOD (ORDERS) - 6391

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “To empower our neighbors in crisis to move toward stability and self- sufficiency. we do this by demonstrating respectful compassion; practicing faithful stewardship; and providing: -emergency assistance with food, medicine, housing and utilities -comprehensive referral services and partnerships (individual, family and marriage counseling) -daily enrichment services for senior adults”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “To empower our neighbors in crisis to move toward stability and self- sufficiency.”.

  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 6 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $63,187.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval from a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $208,883 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $17,041 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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