Better Business Bureau Report for
Diabetes Scholars Foundation

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


This BBB Accredited charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and is a Seal Holder. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Diabetes Scholars Foundation
Address: 928 W. Hidden Hill Lane
  Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 312-215-9861
Web Address: www.diabetesscholars.org
Also known as:DSF
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Education for Children with Diabetes Foundation

Year, State Incorporated: 5, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of the Diabetes Scholars Foundation is to: Support activities related to education about diabetes in children Fund scholarships for activities related to diabetes education, including diabetes summer camps and diabetes education conferences, for both the child with diabetes and the child's family Work with schools and school districts to ensure that children with diabetes receive the support and care to which they are legally entitled (504 support and education) Work with organizations both in and outside of the United States to provide children with diabetes access to diabetes education Work with organizations both in and outside of the United States to strengthen ties between children with diabetes in the United States and children with diabetes in other countries Fund scholarships for higher education for children with type 1 diabetes in the United States

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Diabetes Scholars Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Diabetes Scholars Foundation funds scholarships for families to attend diabetes education conferences. These are need based scholarships. We also fund college scholarships for students with Type 1 diabetes. The scholarships are open to all students in the United States with Type 1 diabetes.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Diabetes Scholars Foundation's program expenses were:

  
Grants 135,984
Professional Fees 1,263
Total Program Expenses: $137,247
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Mary Podjasek, President
Compensation*:
 $17,996

Chair of the Board: Natalie Bellini
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:

Board Size: 10

Paid Staff Size: 1

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

               

Method(s) Used:

grant proposals
Fund raising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $55,476, 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 Diabetes Scholars Foundation's IRS Form 990-EZ for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Contributions 55,476
Investment income 650
Total Income $56,126


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 83%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 11%  Other Expenses: 5%

Total income   $56,126
  Program expenses $137,247
  Fund raising expenses 1,713
  Administrative expenses 17,998
  Other Expenses 8,941
Total expenses   $165,899
Expenses in Excess of Income   (109,773)
Beginning net assets   168,659
Ending net assets   58,886
Total liabilities   1,455
Total assets   $60,341


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