Better Business Bureau Report for
DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation

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: DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation
Address: 400 N. County Farm Road
  Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-784-4267
Web Address: www.dpccfoundation.org
Also known as:DPCC Foundation
DPCCF
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1993, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: To secure the necessary resources to enhance and expand quality of life programs and services available to DuPage Convalescent Center residents

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 3: Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings - An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.

DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors did not hold a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings in the past fiscal year.

Standard 16: Annual Report - Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.

DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation does not meet this standard because the most recent annual report did not include:

  • The organization’s mission statement
  • A summary of program service accomplishments.
  • A roster of the board of directors

Standard 18: Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy - Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation does not meet this Standard because:
In addition, the BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois requested but did not receive complete information on the organization’s governance and oversight, effectiveness measures, and donor privacy and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following 5Standards for Charity Accountability: 1, 4, 6, 7, and 17.
DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation meets the remaining 12 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Center is committed to providing long-term nursing and rehabilitation services to DuPage County residents. With dignity and hope, the Center provides their residents with the ability to do as much as they can, as well as they can, for as long as they can. For more than 100 years, DPCC has provided quality therapy and care to those residing in DuPage County.

For the fiscal year ended July 30, 2008, DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation's program expenses were:

  
Facility Upgrades and Resident Services 91,523
Total Program Expenses: $91,523
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Governance

               

Chief Executive :
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Ray Valadez
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:

Co-Chair of the Board : Kathe Moses

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:

Board Size: 6

Paid Staff Size: 12

*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, internet
Fund raising costs were 35% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $74,724, 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 DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation's unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ended July 30, 2008.

Source of Funds  
Special Events 38,727
Donations 29,257
Other 21,773
Memorials 6,740
Total Income $96,497


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 71%  Fund Raising: 20%  Administrative: 9% 

Total income   $96,497
  Program expenses $91,523
  Fund raising expenses 26,235
  Administrative expenses 12,222
 
Total expenses   $129,980
Expenses in Excess of Income   (33,483)
Beginning net assets   253,628
Ending net assets   220,145
Total liabilities  
Total assets   $220,145


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