Better Business Bureau Report for
Partners in Prime

Better Business Bureau Report issued December 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires December 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Partners in Prime
Address: 140 Ross AVe
  Hamilton, OH 45013
Phone: 513-867-1998
Web Address: www.PartnersInPrime.org
Also known as:West Chester Activity Center
Prime Transportation
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Senior Citizens Inc.

Year, State Incorporated: 1954, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Partners in Prime shall provide enrichment and support that enhances the lives of mature adults in Butler County.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Partners in Prime meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Partners in Prime provide services that help people remain independent in their own homes, where many choose to stay as long as is practical. According to the charity, Partners in Prime delivers 500 to 600 meals on wheels daily, giving rides to 200 people a week, or assisting over 50 people a week in their homes. In addition, Partners in Prime operates three senior centers, also referred to as prime clubs. The prime clubs keep people connected to others and to the community and help reduce the barriers that can occur as a result of isolation. According to the charity, the prime clubs serve approximately 1,500 members with more than 200 monthly wellness-related activities including group dining, fitness classes, health check-ups, socials, education, and dancing.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Partners in Prime's program expenses were:

  
Program Expenses 1,810,058
Total Program Expenses: $1,810,058
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Mr. F. Stephen Schnabl, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*:
 $99,039

Chair of the Board: Mr. Mike Abrams
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Vice President Investments, Cincinnati Financial Corp

Board Size: 17

Paid Staff Size: 49

*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 appeals, invitations to fundraising events, grant proposals, Internet, planned giving arrangements, membership appeals
Fundraising costs were 28% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $425,057, 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 Partners in Prime's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Butler County Elderly Services 1,000,718
Council on Aging Title III 362,844
Program and Related 122,542
Contributions 111,810
Local Governments - West Chester Township - Operating 100,000
PASSPORT 88,144
Local Governments - Ohio Department of Transportation 54,608
Special Events 47,719
United Way 46,008
Other 39,948
Local Governments - City of Fairfield - Operating 35,000
Unrealized Gains / (Losses) 32,833
Facility Rental 27,038
Membership Fees 26,004
Local Governments - City of Hamilton - Transportation Operating 22,000
In-Kind Donations 20,600
Interest 13,935
Local Governments - City of Hamilton - Patio 13,489
Realized Gains / (Losses) 3,306
Memorials 2,427
Other Federal Grants 1,948
Local Governments - Butler County - Recycling 1,893
Total Income $2,174,814


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 84%  Fund Raising: 5%  Administrative: 11% 

Total income   $2,174,814
  Program expenses $1,810,058
  Fund raising expenses 118,445
  Administrative expenses 247,158
 
Total expenses   $2,175,661
Expenses in Excess of Income   (847)
Beginning net assets   1,447,032
Ending net assets   1,569,609
Total liabilities   175,287
Total assets   $1,744,896


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