Better Business Bureau Report for
Growthtrac Ministries

Better Business Bureau Report issued July 2008
Better Business Bureau Report expires July 2010


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Growthtrac Ministries
Address: 551 Clover Drive
  Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847-458-6166
Web Address: www.growthtrac.com
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2004, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Growthtrac seeks to reduce the likelihood of one of today's social crises, divorce, through marriage preparation, education and enrichment. Today, Growthtrac is a global Christian marriage organization touching thousands with encouragement and guidance through the very best articles, exclusive interviews, events, studies, and community. Growthtrac is committed to maintaining a high bar on excellence, creativity and relevance.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Growthtrac Ministries meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Through it's website, www.growthtrac.com, Growthtrac desires to build strong marriages through relevant content, engaging community and events, and quality resources. Since it's launch in 2001, growthtrac.com has grown to a world-class presence, and built a solid following among pro-marriage organizations throughout the country. Growthtrac provides marriage enrichment through seminars and conferences at church and Christian organization venues. Additionally, Growthtrac supports the local church through marriage ministry consulting services, with emphasis on marriage mentoring.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, Growthtrac Ministries's program expenses were:

  
growthtrac.com 11,287
Total Program Expenses: $11,287
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : James Mueller, President
Compensation*:
 $

Chair of the Board: James Mueller
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President

Board Size: 5

Paid Staff Size: 0

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

               

Method(s) Used:


Fund raising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $15,107, 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 Growthtrac Ministries's IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

Source of Funds  
Public Support, Contributions and Program Service Rev 15,107
Total Income $15,107


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 72%  Fund Raising: 5%  Administrative: 23% 

Total income   $15,107
  Program expenses $11,287
  Fund raising expenses 784
  Administrative expenses 3,606
 
Total expenses   $15,677
Expenses in Excess of Income   (570)
Beginning net assets   439
Ending net assets   (131)
Total liabilities   131
Total assets   $


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