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Name:	MorningStar Mission Ministries, Inc.
Address:	350 E. Washnington Street
	Joliet, IL 60433
Phone:	815-722-5780
Web Address:	http://www.morningstarmission.org/
Also known as: MorningStar Mission MorningStar Treasure Chest MorningStar Counseling Center

MorningStar Mission Ministries, Inc. does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 16: Annual Report - Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets. MorningStar Mission Ministries, Inc. does not meet this standard because: The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in the past year. Standard 17: Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990. MorningStar Mission Ministries, Inc. does not meet this Standard because the organization's website, http://www.morningstarmission.org/, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include: A roster of the board of directors. Total income. Total program expenses. Total fund raising expenses. Total administrative expenses. End of year net assets. Electronic access to the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990.

MorningStar Mission Ministries, Inc. meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS MEALS. Any hungry person may come to MorningStar Mission at regularly scheduled meal times for breakfast, lunch and supper and receive the prepared meal without cost. At least one hot meal a day is prepared including meat, bread, vegetables, and beverage. SHELTER. Beds are available daily on a first come first serve basis for men. We are able to accommodate 22 men. We also have long-term recovery program beds available for 20 men. Transitional living is available for 8 men. None are available for women or families at this time. USED ITEMS. The Treasure Chest at 2221 W. Jefferson Street accepts gently used clothing, furniture and house wares. A voucher system is available for those in need. RECOVERY ASSISTANCE. The mission does provide long-term assistance to individuals who request aid in overcoming certain debilitating habits or frustrated life styles. This program is voluntary. Persons requesting such help are required to regularly report to a qualified staff counselor identify specific problems and needs and establish a personal care plan for recovery. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. The Advance Transitional Housing Program was established as a response to a growing number of Will County residents who have completed a homeless shelter program or a transitional housing program but still need support as they adjust to permanent housing. GENERAL ASSISTANCE. From time to time on a case by case basis the mission will consider such additional financial assistance as will enable a person to be restored to their family. Or establish independent, or transitional living arrangements through cooperative efforts with appropriate enabling agencies, local churches and/or concerned individuals. COUNSELING. The Morning Star Counseling Center at 621 Rollingwood Drive, Shorewood, IL offers affordable, professional, biblical counseling to every segment of our community. Licensed, multi-disciplined therapists who seek to offer biblical counsel for each specific issue staff the Counseling Center. SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE. Mission services are offered in the name of Jesus Christ. Chapel services, Bible studies, devotionals, table prayers, and biblical counseling are a regular part of this ministry. All guests are encouraged toward a personal relationship with Jesus as a foundation for successful recovery. FAMILIES SHELTER. Six month to one year recovery program 72 bed motel style rooms are available for women with children and intact families. This program centers on parenting, life skills, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, MorningStar Mission Ministries, Inc.'s program expenses were:

In Kind Food, Clothing, Toys	5,071,442
Wages and Payroll	483,082
Depreciation	186,907
AH Rent	166,836
In Kind Salaries	146,585
Interest	143,458
Insurance	124,673
Utilities	75,665
Repairs and Maintainence	68,359
Postage	37,600
Supplies	32,978
Miscellaneous Expense	31,922
Sales Tax	27,213
Telephone	24,477
Food and Clothing	21,843
Fuel	20,954
Professional Services	18,023
Vouchers	17,577
Printing and Publications	14,614
Disposal	13,023
Holiday Baskets	11,792
Advertising	11,333
Utilities Assistance	7,568
Outside Labor	6,355
Rent	5,007
Shop with a Cop	4,789
Stars of Hope	4,279
Jump on the Bus	4,012
Dues and Subscriptions	2,392
Seminars and Education	2,335
Vending	1,699
Board Directives	1,437
Alarm	1,262
Contract Labor	1,112
Service Contracts	997
Activities	766
Thrift Store Supplies	726
Parades	581
Mileage and Tolls	279
Total Program Expenses:	$6,795,952

Chief Executive : Marilyn Farmer, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$87,000

Chair of the Board: Jerome Goergen
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney

Co-Chair of the Board : Steven Medvesky

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Accountant

Board Size: 6

Paid Staff Size: 53

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, telephone, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, radio, grant proposals, internet, planned giving arrangements

Fund raising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $8,245,524, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on MorningStar Mission Ministries, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds
Public Support	8,245,524
Net Assets Released	15,000
Investment Income	212
Net Unrealized Loss on Investments	-652
Total Income	$8,260,084

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 82%  Fund Raising: 8%  Administrative: 10%

Total income				$8,260,084
	Program expenses			$6,795,952
	Fund raising expenses			673,381
	Administrative expenses			818,766
Total expenses				$8,288,099
Expenses in Excess of Income				(28,015)
Beginning net assets				4,432,613
Ending net assets				4,394,598
Total liabilities				4,430,284
Total assets				$8,824,882