Better Business Bureau Report for
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

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


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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: Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
Address: 400 E Illinois Road
  Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-283-0908
Web Address: www.glasa.org
Also known as:GLASA
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1999, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The purposes of this Association are to promote and sponsor sports training, competition and recreational opportunities primarily for people with physical or visual disabilities.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

The BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois requested but did not receive complete information on the organization’s governance and oversight and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard for Charity Accountability: 1.
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Throughout the year GLASA offers a continuum of programs, services and events for youth and adults who have a primary physical or visual impairment. Participants are from a wide geographic area that ranges from Green Bay, Wisconsin to the north, to Indiana to the south. The majority of participants are from Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. GLASA serves all levels of impairments, skills, and interests. Developmental, Intermediate, Advanced & Elite athletes are all welcome.

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2010, Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association's program expenses were:

  
Program Services 378,920
Total Program Expenses: $378,920
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Cindy Housner, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $54,075

Chair of the Board: Dave Olson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: VP, Leo Burnett (Retired)

Board Size: 10

Paid Staff Size: 9

*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, print advertisements, internet, 5K Run
Fund raising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $318,958, 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 Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Contributions 143,589
Net Assets Released from Restrictions 119,482
Foundation and Corporate Grants 87,758
Special Events 58,577
Program Fees 41,473
Individual Contributions 29,034
Interest Income 232
Total Income $480,145


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 85%  Fund Raising: 3%  Administrative: 12% 

Total income   $480,145
  Program expenses $378,920
  Fund raising expenses 13,892
  Administrative expenses 54,091
 
Total expenses   $446,903
Income in Excess of Expenses   33,242
Beginning net assets   153,026
Other Changes in Net Assets (7,385)
Ending net assets   178,883
Total liabilities   38,028
Total assets   $216,911


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