Better Business Bureau Report for
Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati

Better Business Bureau Report issued November 2009
Better Business Bureau Report expires November 2011


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: Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati
Address: 7030 Reading Road, Suite 642
  Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: (513) 681-4129
Web Address: www.cccgc.org
Also known as:Linking Families Together
Man-to-Man/Woman-to-Woman of Cincinnati, Inc
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1914, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Called to be the visible expression of Christian unity, an effective witness to the Gospel, partners in Christ's service, and builders of bridges, the Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati is composed of churches and other religious bodies committed to working together.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 8: Program Service Expense Ratio - Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.

According to the charity’s IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, the charity spent $84,363 or 62%, of its total expenses ($135,420) on program service activities.

 

Standard 11: Financial Statements - Make available to all, on request, complete annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. When total annual gross income exceeds $250,000, these statements should be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $250,000, a review by a certified public accountant is sufficient to meet this standard. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $100,000, an internally produced, complete financial statement is sufficient to meet this standard.

Despite gross revenues of $138,848 for the year ended December 31, 2009, the charity did not obtain a review of its financial statements by an independent certified public accountant (CPA).

 

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.

The charity's website does not provide access to a privacy policy.

 
In addition, BBB requested but did not receive complete information on the charity's governance and oversight, effectiveness measures, solicitation materials, and fundraising disclosures and is unable to verify the charity's compliance with the following 5 Standards for Charity Accountability: 1, 6, 7, 15, and 19.
Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati meets the remaining 12 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Weekday Released Time Program provides Christian education to public school students by releasing them early to attend the instruction. The Bridges Mentoring Program has police officers and DARE officers assist the charity's staff in mentoring at-risk students at Winton Woods Middle School. The Serving Teams Program provides mentoring to at-risk youth at the Hamilton County Juvenile Center with volunteers from area churches. In addition, Council of Christian Communions provides anger management and conflict resolution training at the Juvenile Center. The Jail Ministry Church Worship teams are made up of volunteers that hold worship services with inmates in the Hamilton County Justice System. The Police & Clergy Program has area clergy ride with police to assist in emergency situations by providing support to victims and families. Man-Man/Woman-Woman Bus Ministry Program is a bus program that transports family members to inmates at twelve Ohio State prisons.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati - OLD's program expenses were:

  
Council of Christian Communions 43,185
Man-to-Man/Woman-to-Woman 41,178
Total Program Expenses: $84,363
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Joellen W. Grady, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $49,758

Chair of the Board: Bishop Dwight Wilkins
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Not Provided

Board Size: 19

Paid Staff Size: 4

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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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 Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati's IRS Form 990-EZ for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants 123,037
Program Service Revenue 10,316
Other Income 2,957
Special Events (Less Costs of Direct Benefits to Donors $5,341) 2,430
Investment Income 108
Total Income $138,848


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 63%  Fund Raising: 9%  Administrative: 28% 

Total income   $138,848
  Program expenses $84,363
  Fund raising expenses 12,497
  Administrative expenses 38,560
 
Total expenses   $135,420
Income in Excess of Expenses   3,428
Beginning net assets   3,925
Ending net assets   8,378
Total liabilities   11,782
Total assets   $20,160


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