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Name:	Christopher House
Address:	2507 N. Greenview Ave
	Chicago, IL 60614
Phone:	773 472 1083
Web Address:	http://www.christopherhouse.org

Christopher House meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Christopher House’s program model focuses on helping low-income children, youth and their families. Our approach is two-fold: while we serve their needs directly through high-quality full-day and afterschool educational programs, we also know that to truly maximize the impact of our services and create sustainable change, we must engage the entire family by supporting parents. This innovative, family-centered approach expands opportunities and raises expectations for both parents and children. Our programs for children and families include: - Accredited, full-day Early Childhood Education for children ages six weeks to five years that promotes early learning and healthy parent/child relationships while preparing children for school; - School Age and Youth Leadership Services to help youth develop into successful, confident and self-sufficient adults; - Parent and Prenatal Education to prepare teen and adult parents to respond to the needs of their children; - Adult Education, including ESL courses, to increase literacy levels, life and communication skills and computer competency so that families can fully engage in civic and community life; - Counseling and Parent Education provided by licensed clinical social workers to create healthy family relationships that foster children’s development; - Family Support Services, including food pantry and emergency financial assistance, to help maintain stable and healthy home environments.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Christopher House's program expenses were:

Employee Compensation	4,924,477
Supplies	542,447
In-kind rent	300,368
Occupancy	300,054
Depreciation and amortization expense	234,444
Professional fees and Contract Service Payments	184,573
In-kind Salaries	104,598
Equipment - repairs, purchases and rent	98,719
Tuition class/staff development	82,567
In-kind supplies	56,290
Interest	52,913
Insurance	50,536
Local transportation	35,757
Miscellaneous	35,314
Telephone	33,182
Financial assistance to individuals	27,138
Cultural activities	23,203
Parent involvement	20,648
Earnfare	5,988
Special event	5,654
Uncollectible account	5,106
Postage	1,982
Subscriptions and reference publications	1,919
Membership dues	1,450
Outside printing	1,372
In-kind equipment	1,000
Awards and grants	202
Total Program Expenses:	$7,131,901

Chief Executive : Lori Ann Baas, Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*:

$195,274

Chair of the Board: Thomas Woodrow
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney, Holland & Knight

Board Size: 21

Paid Staff Size: 172

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

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet, cause-related marketing

Fund raising costs were 19% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,672,971, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

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.

The following information is based on Christopher House's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds
Fees and Grants	6,761,253
Board of Education	825,000
In-kind Contributions	687,894
Contributions	547,787
Special Events	355,333
Program Services	282,250
United Way	115,510
Capital Campaign	107,715
Building Construction	32,506
Annual Fund Campaign	1,226
Total Income	$9,716,474

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 86%  Fund Raising: 6%  Administrative: 8%

Total income				$9,716,474
	Program expenses			$7,131,901
	Fund raising expenses			510,943
	Administrative expenses			647,920
Total expenses				$8,290,764
Income in Excess of Expenses				1,425,710
Beginning net assets				6,731,590
Other Changes in Net Assets				37,359
Ending net assets				8,194,659
Total liabilities				2,167,757
Total assets				$10,362,416