Better Business Bureau Report for
Center on Halsted

Better Business Bureau Report issued April 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires April 2014


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Center on Halsted
Address: 3656 N. Halsted Street
  Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: 773-472-6469
Web Address: www.centeronhalsted.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Horizons Comunity Services

Year, State Incorporated: 1974, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: In a safe and nurturing environment, Center on Halsted serves as a catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides community resources, and enriches life experiences.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Center on Halsted meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Focus on HIV Testing and Prevention, Youth and Senior Services, Community and Cultural, Mental Health

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, Center on Halsted's program expenses were:

  
Salary and wages 1,935,406
depreciation 491,594
payroll taxes and fringe benefits 380,511
professional fees 339,018
occupancy 184,719
conferences, meetings, and travel 57,034
supplies 41,086
repairs and maintainence 39,636
insurance 37,135
food 28,816
program events 15,522
advertising and promotional 13,250
telephone 12,139
printing and copying 7,111
postage 5,632
software and equipment rental 3,148
dues and subscriptions 3,058
Total Program Expenses: $3,594,815
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Modesto Valle, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*:
 $154,469

Chair of the Board: Marcus Brady
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: National Sales Manager

Board Size: 27

Paid Staff Size: 66

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

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, grant proposals, planned giving arrangements, membership
Fund raising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,284,271, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Center on Halsted's audited financial statements - consolidated for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Government Grants 1,693,983
Foundation and corporate contributions 649,599
Individual Contributions 558,881
Rental income 489,580
Special Events 377,199
Program service fees 158,178
Investment income 57,203
Other income 9,195
In-kind revenue 4,609
Total Income $3,998,427


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 81%  Fund Raising: 6%  Administrative: 13% 

Total income   $3,998,427
  Program expenses $3,594,815
  Fund raising expenses 260,213
  Administrative expenses 598,169
 
Total expenses   $4,453,197
Expenses in Excess of Income   (454,770)
Beginning net assets   19,145,219
Ending net assets   19,053,296
Total liabilities   6,209,035
Total assets   $25,262,331


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