Better Business Bureau Report for
Nutrition Council of Greater Cincinnati

Better Business Bureau Report issued September 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires September 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: Nutrition Council of Greater Cincinnati
Address: 2400 Reading Road, Suite 201B
  Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 621-3262
Web Address: www.nutritioncouncil.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1976, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: To promote healthy environments and lifestyles through nutrition education, physical activity, and advocacy.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

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

Standard 13: Accuracy of Expenses in Financial Statements - Accurately report the charity's expenses, including any joint cost allocations, in its financial statements. For example, audited or unaudited statements which inaccurately claim zero fund raising expenses or otherwise understate the amount a charity spends on fund raising, and/or overstate the amount it spends on programs will not meet this standard.

Despite evidence of fundraising efforts, the charity reported zero fundraising expenses in its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

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.

Despite written requests, BBB was not provided with the charity's most recent annual report.

 

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.

The charity has a website that requests contributions, but the website does not include financial information for the past fiscal year that includes total income, expenses by program, fundraising, and administrative, and total ending net assets.

 
In addition, BBB requested but did not receive complete information on the charity's finances and is unable to verify the charity's compliance with the following Standard for Charity Accountability: 9.
Nutrition Council of Greater Cincinnati meets the remaining 16 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The charity’s programs and services provide the knowledge, skills, and motivation people need to make healthier food choices and to be more active. The staff of registered dietitians provides nutrition information, practical tips, and recipes to help consumers put nutrition science into action. According to the charity, in 2008, Nutrition Council worked with over 2000 families in the Greater Cincinnati area. The primary focus of the charity is to work with parents of young children to help them establish healthy eating and physical activity patterns early in life. The Nutrition Council and the Flying Pig Marathon co-sponsor the Kid’s Marathon each year. This incremental marathon helps children practice healthy eating and activity habits each year in the ten weeks leading up to the marathon. The Nutrition Council partners with schools, employers, churches, and other community organizations to help foster environments that promote and support healthy lifestyles. The charity’s nutrition education resources are used in a variety of settings reaching children and adults with accurate nutrition information and healthy eating tips. The charity advocates for policy and environmental changes that support healthy eating and physical activity.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, Nutrition Council of Greater Cincinnati's program expenses were:

  
Program Services 231,599
Total Program Expenses: $231,599
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Lauren Niemes, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $51,316

Chair of the Board: Ms. Bonnie J. Brehm, PHD, RD, LD
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Not Provided

Board Size: 12

Paid Staff Size: 5

*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, Internet
Because the charity did not provide sufficient financial information, BBB is unable to determine what percentage of related contributions was spent on fundraising. (Related contributions, which totaled $211,411, 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 Nutrition Council of Greater Cincinnati's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Source of Funds  
United Way Allocation 142,675
Contributions 50,069
Program Service Fees 33,010
Special Events (Net of Direct Costs) 18,667
Sales to Public 8,404
Fees - Governmental 7,710
Membership Fees 4,838
Investment Income (Loss) -2,431
Total Income $262,942


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 80%    Administrative: 20% 

Total income   $262,942
  Program expenses $231,599
  Fund raising expenses 0
  Administrative expenses 58,485
 
Total expenses   $290,084
Expenses in Excess of Income   (27,142)
Beginning net assets   215,621
Ending net assets   188,479
Total liabilities   7,578
Total assets   $196,057


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