Better Business Bureau Report for
Shelter Care Ministries

Better Business Bureau Report issued July 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires July 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: Shelter Care Ministries
Address: 412 N Church St.
  Rockford, IL 61103
Phone: 815-964-5520
Web Address: www.shelter-care.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1984, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Serving families that are homeless and adults living with mental illness as they move to self-sufficiency.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Shelter Care Ministries does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability.

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.

Shelter Care Ministries does not meet this standard because:

  • The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in the past year.

Standard 17: Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

Shelter Care Ministries does not meet this Standard because the organization's website, www.shelter-care.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:

  • Total income.
  • Total program expenses.
  • Total fund raising expenses.
  • Total administrative expenses.
  • End of year net assets.
  • Electronic access to the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990.

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.

Shelter Care Ministries 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 and finances and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following 7Standards for Charity Accountability: 1, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14.
Shelter Care Ministries meets the remaining 10 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Housing Program serves parents and children who are homeless (the only agency in Rockford to serve families) offering Emergency and Transitional housing & services. Focus is on self-sufficiency, permanent housing, education, employment, counseling, transportation, and money management. MAYA'S House is a day-time child care provider for homeless children & parents. Parents are able to seek employment, job training, and attend meetings and classes. We also aid in parents developing partnerships with children's schools. Focus on the children is to provide a safe environment, social, emotional, educational, and health needs. Jubilee Drop-In Center serves individuals with mental illness and homelessness. The focus is to advocate for individuals needing mental health, substance abuse, and nutritional services. Assistance with permanent housing, veterans programs, and medical and financial counseling available. Recovery through socialization and encouragement towards self-sufficiency.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, Shelter Care Ministries's program expenses were:

  
Salaries 311,298
Scattered site housing: Rent and Utilities 59,572
Insurance 42,488
In-kind program supplies 39,312
Shelter 26,180
Payroll taxes 26,101
In-kind Rent 20,610
Professional fees 14,281
Support group 10,086
Miscellaneous 9,173
Scattered site housing: Maintenance 8,248
Telephone 7,875
Food 6,519
Supplies 5,434
Client services 3,361
Auto and truck 3,296
Interest expense 3,068
Transportation 2,565
Rent and utilities 2,173
Repairs and maintenance 2,050
Total Program Expenses: $603,690
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Cheryl Roger, Executive Director
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Judith E. Pike
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President

Co-Chair of the Board : Mary Gubbe Lee

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:

Board Size: 14

Paid Staff Size: 11

*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, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, television, radio, grant proposals, internet, cause-related marketing
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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 Shelter Care Ministries's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Illinois Department of Human Services 133,028
Fundraising 121,357
Episcopal Charities 84,000
In-kind Revenue 59,922
Janet Wattles Center 52,898
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 47,763
Department of Housing and Urban Development 39,777
United Way 32,813
Federal Emergency Management Agency 22,767
Southern Imperial, Inc. 20,000
Community development 18,000
Community funds 12,335
Interest 3,179
Transitional rent 2,623
Unrealized gain (loss) in marketable securities 388
Total Income $650,850


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

     

Total income   $650,850
  Program expenses $0
  Fund raising expenses 0
  Administrative expenses 0
 
Total expenses   $0
  0
Beginning net assets   0
Ending net assets   0
Total liabilities   0
Total assets   $0


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