Better Business Bureau Report for
Chicago Cares

Better Business Bureau Report issued August 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires August 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Chicago Cares
Address: 2 N. Riverside Plaza Ste. 2200
  Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-780-0800
Web Address: chicagocares.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2000, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Our mission is to respond to the critical human service, educational and environmental needs of Chicago by creating, managing and leading effective and innovative volunteer service programs which foster the ethic of volunteerism, promote a sense of community and support our partnerships with community organizations.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Chicago Cares meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Chicago Cares builds stronger communities in Chicago through volunteerism. We work closely with community leaders to identify and research critical needs. We then develop targeted programs and mobilize thousands of volunteers to address those needs. Our programs support the elderly, students, the environment, and the hungry. Our programs make Chicago a better place to live for everyone. We inspire people to give of their time and energy, creating a real sense of community and shared responsibility. Since 1991, Chicago Cares volunteers have completed more than 1.1 million hours of service through more than 25,000 group volunteer projects.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Chicago Cares's program expenses were:

  
Education and Support 2,186,447
Human Services 536,790
Environment 146,699
Total Program Expenses: $2,869,936
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Bridget Altenburg, Executive Director
Compensation*: 
 $121,481

Chair of the Board: Jeffrey Braun
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Sales Director

Board Size: 14

Paid Staff Size: 41

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

               

Method(s) Used:

invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, internet
Fund raising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,559,236, 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 Chicago Cares's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Public Support 3,559,236
Interest Income 2,854
Total Income $3,562,090


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 86%  Fund Raising: 7%  Administrative: 7% 

Total income $3,562,090
Program expenses $2,869,936
Fund raising expenses 241,032
Administrative expenses 238,834
Total expenses $3,349,802
Income in Excess of Expenses 212,288
Beginning net assets 2,009,879
Ending net assets 2,222,167
Total liabilities 186,184
Total assets $2,408,351


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