Better Business Bureau Report for
Concerned Haitian-Americans of Illinois

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


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Concerned Haitian-Americans of Illinois
Address: P.O. Box 5584
  Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: 773-242-9007
Web Address:
Also known as:CHAI
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1991, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: This organization shall provide primary education, nutrition, medical assistance and clothing to children and those in need in rural areas of Northern Haiti. CHAI shall be non-profit and non-political.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Concerned Haitian-Americans of Illinois meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

We currently provide schooling to over 400 children, year around. We also provide a hot lunch for each student. We provide medical assistane at our medical clinic. And during our mission in October, our volunteers see over 1800 patients.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, Concerned Haitian-Americans of Illinois's program expenses were:

  
Other 20,227
Grants 4,000
Total Program Expenses: $24,227
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Governance

               

Chief Executive :
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Thierry Dubois, MD
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President- Physician

Board Size: 15

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:

invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet, membership
Fund raising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $14,749, 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 Concerned Haitian-Americans of Illinois's unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Contributions and Grants 10,373
Gaming and Fundraising Events 4,376
Membership Dues 970
Investment Income 39
Total Income $15,758


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 95%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 4% 

Total income   $15,758
  Program expenses $24,227
  Fund raising expenses 376
  Administrative expenses 1,032
 
Total expenses   $25,635
Expenses in Excess of Income   (9,877)
Beginning net assets   80,733
Ending net assets   70,856
Total liabilities  
Total assets   $70,856


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