Better Business Bureau Report for
First Love International Ministries

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


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Charity Contact Information

Name: First Love International Ministries
Address: 2515 Highcrest Rd.
  Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: 815-229-3065
Web Address: firstloveinternational.com
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2001, Illinois
Affiliates: First Love Kenya, First Love India, First Love Nepal, First Love Philippines, First Love Peru
Stated Purpose: First Love is a non-denominational mission agency founded for the purpose of bringing the life-giving message of salvation through Jesus Christ to un-reached people residing in impoverished regions of the world.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

First Love International Ministries meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

First Love International Ministries attempts to do good works in order to build a platform for having the privilege of sharing the good word! All of First Love's ministry programs are being accomplished outside of the USA. Some of First Love's programs include: The feeding and care of the poor and destitute. Homes for orphans and widows. Free medical clinics. Micro-enterprise and livelihood projects. Christian Schools & other educational programs.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, First Love International Ministries's program expenses were:

  
Program 2,166,388
Total Program Expenses: $2,166,388
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Thomas Clinton, Executive Director/CEO
Compensation*: 
 $87,731

Chair of the Board: Steven Johnson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Chairman of the Board of Williams Manny insurance Company

Board Size: 7

Paid Staff Size: 34

*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, grant proposals, internet
Fund raising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,403,539, 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 First Love International Ministries's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Contributions 2,401,089
Interest Income 2,797
In-Kind donations 2,450
Realized/unrealized gain/(loss) on investment 180
Total Income $2,406,516


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 92%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative: 6% 

Total income $2,406,516
Program expenses $2,166,388
Fund raising expenses 35,306
Administrative expenses 136,821
Total expenses $2,338,515
Income in Excess of Expenses 68,001
Beginning net assets 748,575
Ending net assets 816,576
Total liabilities 72,803
Total assets $889,379


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