Better Business Bureau Report for
Emanuel Community Center

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


This BBB Accredited charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and is a Seal Holder. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Emanuel Community Center
Address: 1308 Race Street
  Cincinnati, OH 45210
Phone: (513) 241-2563
Web Address: www.emanuelcenter.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1871, Ohio
Affiliates: None

Stated Purpose: To be a resource for a cohesive community, providing education and shared neighborhood experiences that connect all residents of Over-the-Rhine.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Emanuel Community Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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A BBB Accredited Charity since 05/07/2008.

BBB has determined that in addition to meeting BBB's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, Emanuel Community Center adheres to the BBB Code of Business Practices, which includes a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any complaints. Charities that display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal pay a fee for review / monitoring and for support of BBB's services to the public.

BBB accreditation does not mean that the charity's programs or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB or that BBB has made a determination as to the charity's competency in performing services.

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Programs

               

The Emanuel Learning Center for Children is for children ages 18 months (toddlers) through preschoolers. The Center prepares children for kindergarten socially, emotionally, and cognitively with nutritious daily breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, reading readiness, and age-appropriate computer instruction and access. At the Center there are reading rooms, a library, a gym, and an outdoor play area with playground equipment. The program also offers toilet training assistance, personal hygiene training, and field trips. The EmanULearn After School Program is for school-aged children and prepares the children to maximize their educational experiences towards becoming industrious young men and women. The program offers a Computer Café, Science Club, math and reading tutors, art classes with the Art Academy, Classics for Kids with WGUC (classical radio station), Brownies, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts. According to the charity, 92% of the students who participated in the program showed improvement on their report cards, while 93% of students demonstrated improvement in social and behavioral skills. Emanuel Community Center offers baseball, football, and basketball for the students. The charity also provides resources and referrals to help clients restore their family roles and also assists families in time of critical need.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Emanuel Community Center's program expenses were:

  
Program Services 428,579
Total Program Expenses: $428,579
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Nicole Ware, CEO
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Mr. Russ Naber
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Retired

Board Size: 15

Paid Staff Size: 9

*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 fundraising events, grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 32% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $207,697, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity 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 Emanuel Community Center's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Government Grants and Fees 219,223
Contributions 174,366
Change in Value of Trust 35,148
Rental Income 35,102
Donated Services 15,193
United Way Allocation 15,000
Investment Return 14,320
Special Events, Net 3,138
Miscellaneous 1,523
Program Income 809
Total Income $513,822


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 68%  Fund Raising: 11%  Administrative: 21% 

Total income   $513,822
  Program expenses $428,579
  Fund raising expenses 67,323
  Administrative expenses 132,631
 
Total expenses   $628,533
Expenses in Excess of Income   (114,711)
Beginning net assets   2,736,286
Ending net assets   2,621,575
Total liabilities   599,939
Total assets   $3,221,514


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