Better Business Bureau Report for
Albany Park Community Center, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued May 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires May 2012


Does not meet one or more standards
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: Albany Park Community Center, Inc.
Address: 3403 W. Lawrence - #300
  Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 773-583-5111
Web Address: apcc-chgo.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1975, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The Albany Park Community Center educates and supports members of the community as they determine their own path of growth and development, by providing diverse programs and services for individuals, families, groups and businesses

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Albany Park Community Center, Inc. does not meet the following Standard for Charity Accountability.

Standard 14: Budget - Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.

Albany Park Community Center, Inc. does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided budget information, it indicated that the budget:

  • Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
Albany Park Community Center, Inc. meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Principal service activities include Headstart full and half-day programs, preschool, school age and parent education programs. Over 350 families are served between 250-270 days a year. Social Development programs include teen reach youth programs at Albany Park area elementary and high schools, life skills for youth, parenting and violence prevention for adults and housing assistance and referral programs. 300 families are served between 220-250 days a year. The education program includes literacy programs for adults and teens, citizenship classes and community technology programs 2200 individuals are served over 48 weeks a year. The workforce development department services veterans and others in locating jobs and preparing themselves to enter the workforce.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, Albany Park Community Center, Inc.'s program expenses were:

  
Child care 2,376,344
Education 1,185,650
Social Development 627,651
Work force development 317,422
Neighborhood Development 214,075
Counseling 121,599
Total Program Expenses: $4,842,741
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : David M. Lyke, Chief Operating OFficer
Compensation*:
 $90,499

Chair of the Board: Mr. Frank Kross
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Partner - PFS

Co-Chair of the Board : Ms. Marla Mason

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Partner-JMM Developments

Board Size: 15

Paid Staff Size: 160

*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
Fund raising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $534,659, 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 Albany Park Community Center, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Program Service 5,462,547
Grants 456,269
Contributions 78,390
Total Income $5,997,206


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 87%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 12% 

Total income   $5,997,206
  Program expenses $4,842,741
  Fund raising expenses 38,910
  Administrative expenses 657,654
 
Total expenses   $5,539,305
Income in Excess of Expenses   457,901
Beginning net assets   629,951
Ending net assets   1,087,852
Total liabilities   1,086,464
Total assets   $2,174,316


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