South Hills Interfaith Movement
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
South Hills Interfaith Movement
EIN: 25-1213332
as of December 2022
as of December 12, 2022
Programs and results
Reports and documents
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SHIM's mission is to mobilize community resources and implement sustainable programs that compassionately help our neighbors meet basic needs, achieve self-sufficiency, and build community. SHIM's goal has always been to provide effective services that meet current community needs. SHIM aims to adapt programs to better serve the South Hills community through diligently evaluating and anticipating evolving needs to better serve the South Hills community. SHIM is increasing awareness and amplifying impact, to establish itself as a regional leader and partner in social services provision through strategic public communications. SHIM will also improve its capacity to capture and share impact data with constituents. SHIM will improve our organizational infrastructure and professional culture by recruiting skilled employees and improving employee experience and retention. This will increase the efficiency and impact of our programs.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Direct Assistance
SHIM's Direct Assistance programs help to meet families' basic needs. Families in crisis reach out to SHIM for help when they find themselves without food, clothing, heat, household supplies, school supplies, etc. We recognize that our goal of family self-sufficiency requires that families have access to these important items. SHIM offers the following types of assistance: food distribution, clothing distribution, seasonal assistance, back-to-school, winter coats, utility assistance.
Family Support
SHIM's Family Support programs are designed to provide families with the resources and education needed to succeed. The staff of our Family Support programs work intensively, one-on-one and in groups, with individuals and families to help them identify their goals and overcome any obstacles to achieving those goals. SHIM's Family Support programs include: Family Support Center, Early Childhood Program, Summer Camp, After-School Program, Youth Mentoring, WorkAble Employment Support, Home Visits, Referrals, and other Supportive Services.
Interfaith Dialogue and Education
As an interfaith organization, SHIM is committed to serving as a conduit for local congregations and their members to put their faith in action. We welcome the active participation of faith communities in our programs and also organize two annual events that promote interfaith understanding: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service Interfaith Holocaust Observance.
SHIM Community Gardens
In the spring of 2012, SHIM planted a small garden at its Bethel Park office that produced more than 1,500 pounds of fresh produce for SHIM's food pantries. In 2021, the SHIM Community Garden Program has 15 gardens, managed by local groups in the faith community, day care centers, schools, senior living communities and more. On average this program provides over 15,000 pounds of fresh produce on a yearly basis that benefits over 4,000 individuals that are food insecure. SHIM is not only focused on feeding people, but feeding them healthier food options.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, Immigrants and migrants
Related Program
Direct Assistance
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
This metric is related to SHIM's three food pantries. Many more people are served through other comprehensive programs.
Number of households served with eviction notice or forced displacement
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Direct Assistance
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
SHIM has experienced an enormous increase in need from individuals facing eviction. As COVID emergency relief funds run out, SHIM is working to help the many people struggling to stay in their homes.
Number of mentors recruited
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Hours of mentoring
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of students receiving homework help
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of youth who plan to attend post-secondary education
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of youth who volunteer/participate in community service
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
SHIM's goal is to build a stronger and more focused organization that can nimbly and confidently adapt to meet the needs in the South Hills as they arise.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
SHIM will enhance its capacity to collect, analyze and report data, proactively implementing programming integral to addressing community need.
SHIM will grow its organizational footprint through enhanced marketing and communications strategies.
SHIM will energize it's Board of Directors, engaging and empowering them to support fundraising and outreach efforts.
SHIM will amplify diverse community voices, educating the community on the diverse constituencies of the South Hills.
SHIM will celebrate support and encourage engagement from donors, volunteers, and supporters, to increase opportunities for engagement and support.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Case management notes,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2020 info
5.17
Months of cash in 2020 info
8.3
Fringe rate in 2020 info
14%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
South Hills Interfaith Movement
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
South Hills Interfaith Movement
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of South Hills Interfaith Movement’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
Profitability info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$179,652 | $152,069 | -$177,447 | $199,413 | $1,676,167 |
As % of expenses | -8.8% | 6.6% | -7.6% | 8.4% | 61.5% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$207,887 | $122,184 | -$219,229 | $152,330 | $1,614,313 |
As % of expenses | -10.0% | 5.2% | -9.2% | 6.3% | 57.9% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $1,806,105 | $2,445,370 | $2,221,907 | $2,539,660 | $4,450,831 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 11.9% | 35.4% | -9.1% | 14.3% | 75.3% |
Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -0.1% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other grants and contributions | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.8% | 99.8% | 99.9% |
Other revenue | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $2,052,288 | $2,300,452 | $2,342,818 | $2,367,755 | $2,723,881 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | 20.2% | 12.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 15.0% |
Personnel | 47.8% | 44.3% | 43.4% | 42.2% | 44.0% |
Professional fees | 9.3% | 10.0% | 6.3% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
Occupancy | 4.5% | 4.5% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 23.0% | 26.6% | 30.5% | 31.6% | 26.2% |
All other expenses | 15.3% | 14.7% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 17.0% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $2,080,523 | $2,330,337 | $2,384,600 | $2,414,838 | $2,785,735 |
One month of savings | $171,024 | $191,704 | $195,235 | $197,313 | $226,990 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $98,583 | $70,526 | $220,092 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $2,251,547 | $2,522,041 | $2,678,418 | $2,682,677 | $3,232,817 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Months of cash | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 8.3 |
Months of cash and investments | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 8.6 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 7.7 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Cash | $458,129 | $516,561 | $295,673 | $445,076 | $1,888,606 |
Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,081 | $70,328 |
Receivables | $54,517 | $177,680 | $210,495 | $148,257 | $390,689 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $606,343 | $628,723 | $709,494 | $780,019 | $943,251 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 39.3% | 42.7% | 41.2% | 43.5% | 36.5% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 11.1% | 12.3% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 13.1% |
Unrestricted net assets | $671,244 | $793,428 | $574,199 | $726,529 | $2,340,842 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $212,331 | $205,180 | $261,716 | $234,208 | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $212,331 | $205,180 | $261,716 | $234,208 | $284,991 |
Total net assets | $883,575 | $998,608 | $835,915 | $960,737 | $2,625,833 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Mr. James Guffey
Jim has over 25 years of experience in fundraising and public relations for non-profits. Prior to joining South Hills Interfaith Ministries, Jim served with the United Way of Allegheny County in various capacities for six years. Jim also has work experience with the American Heart Association as well as the City of Pittsburgh- Office of Special Events.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
South Hills Interfaith Movement
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
South Hills Interfaith Movement
Board of directorsas of 01/20/2023
Board of directors data
Mr. Pace Markowitz
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Term: 2023 - 2020
James Guffey
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as: