Better Business Bureau Report for
Albany Park Community Center, Inc.

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


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Albany Park Community Center, Inc.
Address: 3403 W. Lawrence - #300
  Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 773-583-5111
Web Address: apcc-chgo.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1975, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of Albany Park Community Center is to educate and support members of the community as they determine thier own path of growth and development, by providing diverse programs and services for individuals.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Albany Park Community Center, Inc. does not meet the following Standard for Charity Accountability.

Standard 6: Board Policy on Effectiveness - Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

The organization stated that they are in process of implementing this policy.
Albany Park Community Center, Inc. meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Albany Park Community Center, Inc. (APCC), is a not-for-profit, community-based organization located in the multi-ethnic Chicago neighborhood of Albany Park. The Center operates a wide range of programs and services in and around the community and since its inception, has been the largest social service agency exclusively serving Albany Park.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, Albany Park Community Center, Inc.'s program expenses were:

  
Child Care 2,458,170
Education 1,381,980
Neighborhood Development 831,567
Work Force Devlopment 463,733
Social Development 260,110
Counseling 153,426
Total Program Expenses: $5,548,986
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Harold Rice, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*: 

Chair of the Board: Peggi Boyd
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Human Resources Professional

Board Size: 14

Paid Staff Size: 170

*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, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet, planned giving arrangements
Fund raising costs were 36% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $449,228, 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 Albany Park Community Center, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Program Service Fees 6,141,454
Grants 309,838
Contributions 139,390
Total Income $6,590,682


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 87%  Fund Raising: 3%  Administrative: 10% 

Total income $6,590,682
Program expenses $5,548,986
Fund raising expenses 163,671
Administrative expenses 630,231
Total expenses $6,342,888
Income in Excess of Expenses 247,794
Beginning net assets 1,563,862
Ending net assets 1,811,656
Total liabilities 1,303,997
Total assets $3,115,653


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