2026-04-01T14:08:37-07:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 741604560 MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING MOTI 2816895544 PO BOX 1838 New Caney TX 773571838 Cherri Brignac Finance Director 8324327168 2026-04-01 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ENRIQUE MONTALVO PO BOX 1653 EAGLE PASS TX 78853 49676904 0 X www.metinc.org X 1967 TX Motivation Education & Training, Inc. (MET) empowers and inspires rural and underserved populations through motivation, education, and training. Operating across Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Wyoming, MET delivers a broad range of human services with a strong emphasis on career development and educational achievement. While serving farmworkers remains a cornerstone of its mission, MET's scope extends to initiatives that support disadvantaged communities. The organization's vision is to be the most trusted partner in building strong, self-sustaining rural and underserved communities through empowerment and opportunity. 8 8 1596 3100 0 0 41878476 48319776 0 0 9084 12732 2120128 1344396 44007688 49676904 0 0 0 0 19239716 21665302 0 0 0 24281859 27415434 43521575 49080736 486113 596168 4183792 5597431 2183798 3001269 1999994 2596162 Motivation Education & Training, Inc. (MET) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has served rural areas of southeast Texas since 1967. MET's mission is to empower and inspire rural and underserved populations through motivation, education, and training. Operating across Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Mexico, and Wyoming, MET provides employment training, family services, and community-based programs through a network of service centers. The organization serves some of America's most vulnerable populations, including children and families, fathers and father figures, veterans and service members, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and senior citizens. While MET's scope is broad, its focus remains on being a force for positive regional change. The organization's vision is to be the most trusted partner in building strong, self-sustaining rural and underserved communities through empowerment and opportunity. 0 0 19387801 0 0 Head Start and Early Head Start - This program provides a comprehensive continuum of early childhood services designed to promote school readiness for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. These programs support children's cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development through high-quality early education, health and nutrition services, mental health supports, and family engagement activities. MET also emphasizes parent involvement and family well-being to strengthen the home environment and ensure children enter school prepared to succeed academically and socially. Motivation, Education and Training, Inc. (MET) serves eight counties in southeastern Texas: Montgomery, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty, Harris, Waller, Austin, Polk, and San Jacinto. The organization offers services at 2 Head Start sites, 13 Early Head Start sites, and 10 combined Head Start/Early Head Start Learning Centers. MET provides full-day child development services to 712 infants and toddlers, 42 pregnant women, and 425 Head Start children. In addition, home-based services are available, where a Family Educator visits families weekly to offer programming. Families receiving home-based services also come together for group learning experiences led by Head Start staff. MET employs an integrated approach that combines developmentally appropriate, family-centered, and culturally sensitive services to foster school readiness and promote strong, healthy families. During the last program year, 42 parents participated in job training or adult education, 18 attended English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, 1,263 parents received health education, and 120 parents participated in financial literacy training. Furthermore, 1,304 individuals volunteered in Head Start or Early Head Start programs, including 402 program parents. 9252118 0 0 MET administers the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) through Department of Labor funding across Texas (TX), Louisiana (LA), Kentucky (KY), Minnesota (MN), North Dakota (ND), New Mexico (NM), and Wyoming (WY). Additionally, MET offers specialized services such as NFJP TX Housing and TX YouthBuild. This funding primarily supports farmworker training to address chronic unemployment and underemployment among farmworkers and their families, who rely largely on agricultural labor. Services provided include career services, training programs, housing assistance, youth services, and emergency support. The program aims to stabilize agricultural employment and help individuals gain new skills to pursue higher-paying, year-round careers. A key focus is also addressing the critical need for safe and sanitary housing, both permanent and temporary. To achieve these goals, MET collaborates with 60 training providers across the states, offering educational instruction (CRT) and skills training (WEX and OJT) in various fields. The program's primary objective is to equip farmworkers with the entry-level skills necessary for job placement. In the 2024/2025 program year, MET exceeded all projected objectives, including enrolling participants in career training and providing emergency assistance. Notable achievements include training 1,140 individuals in classroom certifications, leading to an 80 percent placement rate based on these certifications. Training tracks ranged from Diesel Mechanics and Welders to Emergency Medical Technicians and Professional Truck Drivers. Furthermore, MET successfully placed participants in On-the-Job Training (OJT) positions, Work Experience (WEX) placements, and coordinated unsubsidized job opportunities. Historically, MET has provided employment and training services to over 100,000 farmworkers and emergency support to more than 200,000 farmworkers, including housing assistance. National Farmworkers Job Program Housing: This program supports the improvement of safe, decent, and affordable housing for migrant and seasonal farmworkers by providing housing rehabilitation services for owner-occupied single-family homes. MET ensures that all rehabilitation activities comply with applicable construction standards, local building codes, accessibility requirements, and energy-efficiency guidelines. The program helps reduce health and safety risks, extends the lifespan of housing units, and improves overall living conditions for eligible farmworker families. YouthBuild: This program serves eligible young adults by combining education, workforce training, and leadership development to help participants achieve long-term self-sufficiency. MET supports participants in earning a high school diploma or equivalent credential while receiving industry-recognized skills training across multiple career pathways. YouthBuild participants gain hands-on experience, develop employability skills, and receive stipends, wages, or living allowances during program participation, enabling them to transition successfully into employment, postsecondary education, or advanced training 11375479 0 0 The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) offers training and employment services to assist low-income individuals aged 55 and older in gaining the skills necessary to secure jobs and achieve financial independence. Participants in SCSEP work approximately 30 hours a week for nonprofit organizations, school districts, or government agencies, where they receive work-based training while providing valuable services to their communities. These job seekers earn at least minimum wage during their training assignments, enabling them to earn income while gaining experience. Through the program, participants learn new skills or build on existing ones, becoming more competitive in today's workforce. Services offered include skill assessments, evaluation of work experience and education, and guidance in identifying job placement opportunities. Additionally, participants have access to free annual health check-ups and support with job searches. MET manages the SCSEP in Texas and Minnesota. The program provides a dual benefit: participants earn income during job training while contributing to the community. Priority enrollment is given to veterans and their spouses, as well as individuals aged 55 or older who face challenges such as disabilities, limited English proficiency, low literacy skills, living in rural areas, or being homeless or at risk. In the 2024-2025 program year, 902 SCSEP participants received individualized training. The benefits included acquiring new job skills and earning income toward economic independence. Moreover, participants experience a sense of purpose, make new connections, and gain a greater sense of accomplishment, knowing they are making a valuable contribution to their community. 5928349 0 0 MET's additional federal and state program expenses include initiatives such as Fatherhood Fire, Fatherhood Effect, CACFP, THV - Texas Home Visiting, PROJECT HOPES, SMVF - Service Members, Veterans and Families, and TTF - Texas Thriving Families. Fathers and Families Program - This program delivers integrated services designed to strengthen family stability and promote responsible fatherhood. The program provides economic stability supports, relationship and healthy marriage education, parenting instruction, and supportive activities focused on increasing positive parental involvement. The program emphasizes skill-building, family engagement, and personal responsibility to improve outcomes for fathers, partners, and children. Home Visiting Programs - This combination of programs delivers coordinated services to pregnant women and families with young children, particularly those experiencing increased risk factors. Through evidence-based home visiting models, families receive education, guidance, and support to strengthen parenting practices, improve child health and development, and enhance family functioning. These programs aim to ensure children are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy and adequately prepared for school success. These programs play a crucial role in MET's comprehensive vision. The primary aim is to support families by connecting parents with resources that provide guidance, advice, and service recommendations. MET is dedicated to enhancing family well-being through education, health, and self-sufficiency. Key focus areas encompass Child Health & Development, Education, Financial Literacy, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Child and Family Safety. Services offered include Home-Based programs aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect, targeting families with children from birth to five years old. Additional services include parenting sessions, youth sessions for ages 11-17, and fatherhood sessions. Collaboration with community organizations in targeted counties is a cornerstone of MET's outcomes and mission. This collaboration supports the development of community coalitions and services that promote child welfare, early childhood education, and other essential family services. These services are available to all eligible individuals, regardless of race, age, gender, disability, or religion. Investing in families who utilize these services has a lasting impact, ensuring that high-risk children are supported on their path to becoming educated, psychologically healthy, and productive adults. 5928349 0 0 45943747 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 87 0 1 1596 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 KY LA MN ND NM TX WY X X Cherri Brignac 8324327168 PO BOX 1838 New Caney TX 773571838 Stacey Taylor Executive Director 45 0 X X 162208 0 34402 Renae Marx HS Director 45 0 X 139643 0 26532 Cherri Brignac Finance Director 45 0 X 119362 0 22679 Cynthia Verdeja Director of Employment and Training 45 0 X 107454 0 20416 Betsy Foucha HR Director 45 0 X 104126 0 19784 Sylvia Salinas Board Secretary 8 0 X 0 0 0 Jose Lopez Board Treasurer 8 0 X 0 0 0 Valerie Rivera Board Member 8 0 X 0 0 0 G W Neal Board Member 8 0 X 0 0 0 Carmen Gonzalez Board Vice President 8 0 X 0 0 0 Juan Antonio Chavira Board Member 8 0 X 0 0 0 Enrique Montalvo Board President 8 0 X 0 0 0 Katrell Quillens Board Member 8 0 X 0 0 0 632793 0 123813 6 0 1 0 418 Land Group PO BOX 99 Kountze TX 77625 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP 598626 Hendrick Construction 12109 Rebel Road Cleveland TX 77327 Repairs / Remodeling / Construction 578583 Snipes Services 642 BAYOU TECHE CT CONROE TX 77301 REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION / MINOR RENOVATIONS 577900 D&D Design 7544 FM 1960 E 344 HUMBLE TX 77346 MINOR RENOVATIONS / SECURITY MONITORING & INSTALLATION 419838 Highway Masters Truck Driver Training 4408 HWY 359 LAREDO TX 78043 TRUCK DRIVING TRAINING SCHOOL 394250 15 0 0 0 0 48319776 0 0 48319776 0 12732 12732 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Non Monetary Contributions - In-Kind 921190 1344396 1344396 0 0 0 0 0 0 1344396 49676904 1357128 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 632793 247097 385696 0 0 0 0 0 15648772 14778924 869848 0 457760 430567 27193 0 3443777 3317408 126369 0 1482200 1393636 88564 20776 0 20776 0 68007 0 68007 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4271855 3796914 474941 0 85319 85319 0 0 3578915 3194613 384302 0 208153 84356 123797 0 0 0 0 4375287 4096724 278563 0 769704 682185 87519 0 0 0 0 403249 352226 51023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 349706 270802 78904 0 356141 284654 71487 0 Direct Payments to Program Particpants 10569070 10569070 0 0 Supportive Services for Program Participants 1161602 1161602 0 0 HeadStart Program Supplies 1197650 1197650 0 0 0 0 0 0 49080736 45943747 3136989 0 1950440 1433699 0 116479 1788373 2323491 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122956 299405 2274980 850623 322023 1424357 4183792 5597431 2183798 3001269 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2183798 3001269 X 1633994 2596162 366000 0 1999994 2596162 4183792 5597431 596168 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 1 X 1 1 1 X 40688362 40092675 39931755 41853476 48319776 210886044 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40688362 40092675 39931755 41853476 48319776 210886044 210886044 2520 2675 4023 9084 12732 31034 24528 21100 0 25000 0 70628 0 1244650 1757478 1754128 1344396 6100652 217088358 0 0.97143 0.97584 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 8 Schedule A, Part II, Line 8 - Interest Income earned in the amount of $12,732 was treated in accordance with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(9). All interest earned was treated as program income and was expended during the grant period it was earned. In addition, it was disbursed for expenditures prior to requesting new cash advance payments. Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 - MET recognizes contribution revenue for certain services received at fair value of such services, and as follows: Non-monetary contributions recognized include reduced rent for office and classroom space $1,105,891, donated supplies and materials $118,985, professional and specialized services received $111,120, and reduced tuition and supplies $8,400. The total of Non-Federal Match In-kind is considered Other Income and is totaled at $1,344,396. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1554424 0 509631 1044793 720556 0 340992 379564 0 0 0 0 1424357 48319776 0 0 0 0 0 48319776 0 1357128 1357128 49676904 49080736 0 0 0 0 0 49080736 0 0 0 49080736 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b -Contributions (In-Kind) $1,344,396 / Interest Income $12,732. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stacey Taylor Executive Director 162208 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34402 0 196610 0 0 0 Renae Marx HS Director 139643 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26532 0 166175 0 0 0 Cherri Brignac Finance Director 119362 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22679 0 142041 0 0 0 Cynthia Verdeja Director of Employment and Training 107454 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20416 0 127870 0 0 0 Betsy Foucha HR Director 104126 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19784 0 123910 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3- There are NO instances of the organization providing the following for the any persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. We DID NOT provide - First class or charter travel, travel for companions, tax indemnification, gross-up payments, discretionary spending accounts, housing allowances, payments for business, use of personal residence, health or social club dues, initiation fees, or personal services. The only forms of "Other Compensation" paid out from our agency was Healthcare and 403B Retirement. In accordance with requirements on Employee Compensation Caps Motivation Education & Training, Inc. assures that the agency is in full compliance with this regulation. The Executive Director's position, the highest paid salary position, is below the Executive Level II maximum amount allowed. In addition, approval by the Board of Directors after review of compensation study is used to establish the compensation of the organization's Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organization's Form 990 is prepared by the Director of Finance and distributed to all members of the Board of Directors for review prior to filing. The completed return is also reviewed with the Board during a scheduled meeting. In accordance with IRS public disclosure requirements, Motivation, Education & Training, Inc. (MET) makes its Form 990 available for public inspection upon request. The return is maintained by the Director of Finance and may be reviewed by appointment. Copies are provided upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization maintains a written conflict of interest policy that applies to officers, directors, trustees, and key employees. Individuals involved in the selection, award, or administration of contracts are required to disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest. If a real or apparent conflict exists, including situations involving the individual, an immediate family member, or an affiliated entity with a financial or other interest, the individual is recused from the related decision-making process. This policy ensures decisions are made in the best interests of the organization and in compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Compensation for the Executive Director, Directors, and Program Managers is determined through a formal review and approval process. When a position requires prior approval by funding or oversight agencies, compensation is established in accordance with those requirements and submitted for approval as applicable. The organization conducts an annual salary survey using relevant market and peer data to evaluate compensation levels for these key positions. Compensation decisions are reviewed and approved by the governing body or its designated committee prior to implementation. Additionally, the organization maintains an Executive Level II salary cap, with a maximum allowable compensation amount of 225,000 dollars, as approved by the Board of Directors and consistent with applicable funding guidelines. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 MET Inc. has made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, exemption application, annual Form 990, and other financial statements available for public inspection during the tax year. These documents are maintained by the Director of Finance and are available for review upon request. Copies of the return are provided at the requester's expense. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 During the tax year, the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. Form 990 is prepared by the Director of Finance and a copy of the final return is provided to all members of the Board of Directors prior to filing. The completed return is reviewed by the Board at a scheduled meeting. In accordance with IRS public disclosure requirements, MET makes its Form 990 information return available for public inspection upon request. The return, including all required schedules and audited financial statements, is maintained by the Director of Finance and is available for public review upon request. The organization's conflict of interest policy is publicly available on the corporate website and is also included in the Personnel Policies and Procedures manual. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g METs mission has long focused on promoting self-sufficiency and access to livable wages for American farmworkers. To support this objective, MET operates field offices in heavily agricultural regions, allowing the organization to deliver core and intensive training services to eligible participants. Contractual costs represent direct payments to approved training providers for the education and or certification of NFJP training participants. This return was not filed late, our agency has an approved 8868 Extension for this reporting year.