Memory Matters
Memory Matters
EIN: 58-2291775
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The brain is our last medical frontier. It has long been a mystery, and it is masked in myths. We long believed – erroneously – the brain was set from birth and could not be healed when injured by trauma or a dementia. Now we know differently. A brain can repair itself through neurogenesis. This is attributed to neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to generate and reorganize “synaptic connections,” especially when learning or following injury at any age. While we are far from a pharmaceutical solution for dementias, there are easy measures healthy adults can take. Leading physicians and researchers believe adopting tenets of the Mediterranean lifestyle can measurably improve brain function. For those who already have mild-to-moderate level memory impairment we offer a cadre of memory care programs. Families rely on our seasoned, compassionate care to sustain them through their journey. Our programming generates a positive environment to give each participant a “best brain day."
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Dementia-specific adult daycare
A "failure-free" zone for those with Alzheimer's or any type of dementia in which their abilities, not their disabilities, are emphasized. This program offers music and art therapy, stimulating games, pet therapy, socialization, and hot meals--all delivered with dignity and compassion.
Caregiver Support
We offer several support groups that offer family caregivers a safe and confidential venue to share concerns and get powerful tools for their caregiver toolkits. We offer a mixed gender group, a male caregiver group, a women's group, and a transitional bereavement group. We proudly offer the only Savvy Caregiver training course in our state to help family caregivers learn how to better care for their loved one and themselves as they navigate this journey together. An additional program offered monthly is our Friday's for Caregivers featuring various topics related to caregiver concerns. We also provide family care partner coaching and licensed counseling. These services are all available virtually and in-person.
Brain Boosters
Optimize your brain with a 10-week class that focuses on maintaining brain health. With over 500 million synaptic connections, the brain is the most powerful machine in the world. This class teaches techniques to improve brain function and memory and how to focus on life style changes to keep healthy.
Connections
A cutting edge program for those recently diagnosed with memory problems who are living independently and who wish to take a proactive approach to managing their disease. This program is for people who do not wish to be defined by their disease, and who want socialization, stimulation and good tools for their toolkits.
Free Baseline Memory Screening (MoCA)
Using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment offers a non-medical evaluation that includes consultation for
next-step recommendations and program options. More than 500 studies have shown that MoCA is superior to existing cognitive screening tools to detect Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia. In 1996 the MoCA was recognized as the worldwide cognitive screening test for Alzheimer's and other disorders,
adopted by many of the greatest healthcare institutions including Harvard, the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo
Clinic, and National Institute of Health. The MoCA can detect Alzheimer's disease up to two years earlier than other instruments, such as the MMSE. The screening only takes about 15 minutes and is administered by a Memory Matters certified and trained professional. To register for a free baseline memory screen, please email [email protected] or call 843-842-6688.
Where we work
Awards
Affiliations & memberships
AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) 2015
Chamber of Commerce 2004
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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?
Our goals are to increase advocacy and awareness about the growing numbers of senior citizens in our community and, consequently, the impact of Alzheimer's disease as Baby Boomers age.
We want to strategically increase our programming to those with early signs of dementia, and to emphasize brain health and fitness to the community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Provide free Memory Screens to all residents of Beaufort County.\
Provide classes for those with mild memory impairment.
Provide a Brain Boosters class for those who are interested in proactively supporting their brain health.
Provide respite and caregiver support services.
Provide a social day program which provides those with moderate-level memory loss a best brain day of engaging activities.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are financially sound and have the monetary capabilities of increasing advocacy and marketing.
We have a fulltime Community Education Director and a Development Director
We have a dedicated Brain Health Specialist.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have completed a strategic plan 2019-2021 adopted by the Board and are currently on task.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
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Months of cash in 2022 info
4.3
Fringe rate in 2022 info
9%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Memory Matters
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of Memory Matters’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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Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $214,247 | $207,313 | $202,677 | $161,033 | -$244,230 |
As % of expenses | 17.9% | 17.9% | 19.6% | 14.5% | -21.0% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $143,441 | $139,424 | $133,506 | $92,293 | -$317,643 |
As % of expenses | 11.3% | 11.4% | 12.1% | 7.8% | -25.7% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $1,232,984 | $1,315,503 | $1,233,161 | $1,230,370 | $1,222,882 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 6.7% | -6.3% | -0.2% | -0.6% |
Program services revenue | 29.0% | 27.8% | 11.1% | 14.4% | 21.0% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
Government grants | 1.0% | 1.2% | 13.1% | 14.3% | 0.0% |
All other grants and contributions | 68.6% | 68.3% | 73.0% | 69.6% | 76.9% |
Other revenue | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $1,197,872 | $1,157,081 | $1,032,514 | $1,109,958 | $1,164,528 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | -3.4% | -10.8% | 7.5% | 4.9% |
Personnel | 62.0% | 65.4% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 71.3% |
Professional fees | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 7.7% |
Occupancy | 6.4% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 4.7% | 3.8% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 5.0% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
All other expenses | 21.0% | 21.3% | 19.0% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $1,268,678 | $1,224,970 | $1,101,685 | $1,178,698 | $1,237,941 |
One month of savings | $99,823 | $96,423 | $86,043 | $92,497 | $97,044 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,693 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $1,368,501 | $1,321,393 | $1,187,728 | $1,343,888 | $1,334,985 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Months of cash | 6.9 | 7.3 | 10.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Months of cash and investments | 13.5 | 16.2 | 21.0 | 20.9 | 16.7 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 10.2 | 12.3 | 15.9 | 15.7 | 12.2 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Cash | $691,083 | $700,624 | $866,977 | $354,921 | $420,943 |
Investments | $654,169 | $862,124 | $937,063 | $1,573,768 | $1,198,025 |
Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $1,881,514 | $1,918,836 | $1,936,506 | $1,920,260 | $1,946,646 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 28.0% | 31.0% | 34.2% | 33.4% | 36.5% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Unrestricted net assets | $2,368,946 | $2,508,370 | $2,641,876 | $2,734,169 | $2,416,526 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $105,513 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $228,518 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $334,031 | $386,810 | $443,976 | $478,779 | $459,674 |
Total net assets | $2,702,977 | $2,895,180 | $3,085,852 | $3,212,948 | $2,876,200 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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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
Jill C Horner
Jill began working for Memory Matters in August 2022. Prior to moving to Bluffton, she was the Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York for five and half years. While in this position Jill directed the WNY chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association across 8 counties with $3.7M in annual donations, $2M in grant funding, and managed 24 employees, and 100 volunteers. Before working at the Alzheimer’s Association, Jill spent 17 years working for a national political advertising agency where she led campaigns, ballot initiatives, and public affairs for candidates running for office.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Memory Matters
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Memory Matters
Board of directorsas of 10/02/2023
Board of directors data
Bryce Edwards
Retired Financial Advisor
Term: 2024 - 2021
Kim Baretta
Retired Chef
Kelley Jewett
Business Executive
Ted Orban
Financial Consultant
Chelsou Shin
Retired Neurologist
George Bafundo
Retired Business Strategist
Malcolm Binks
Retired Financial Advisor
Pete DeHebreard
Retired Business Owner and GM of US Sales & Service for Cummins Inc.
Tom Lennox
USCB Center for Strategic Planning and dformer Town of HHI Councilman
Jason Luckasevic
Attorney with Goldberg, Persky & White
John McCann
Retired Town of HHI Mayor and Councilman
Elizabeth Mintz
Retired Finance
Patricia O'Neil
Retired Deputy Asst. Secretary for Policy Department of Veterans Affairs
John Weymouth
Retired Engineering Executive
Lisa Mazzeo
Neurology Office Executive
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:
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Contractors
Fiscal year endingProfessional fundraisers
Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G