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Name:	BAWAC, Inc.
Address:	7970 Kentucky Drive
	Florence, KY 41042
Phone:	(859) 371-4410
Web Address:	www.bawac.org

BAWAC, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Vocational Evaluation Program assesses the potential, limitations, interests and assets of the individual, to determine appropriate vocational goals. Community Based Adjustment & Work Transition Program provides preparation and training designed to assist the individual in obtaining and maintaining competitive community jobs and school to work transition. Supported Employment & Employment Maintenance Program provides placement and long term follow-up services to help the individuals maintain competitive jobs in the community. Work Services provides training, instruction, and supervision in work and work-related skills and provides transitional and sustained employment with access to services. Community Support Services and School Transition Program provides training in self help, communication, interpersonal, social, and vocational skills that are necessary in developing optimal personal functioning within the community. Transportation Program provides daily transportation for eligible consumers to and from daily programs.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, BAWAC's program expenses were:

Program Services	1,757,094
Total Program Expenses:	$1,757,094

Chief Executive : Mr. Kenneth R. Schmidt, President & CEO

Compensation*:

$63,005

Chair of the Board: Mr. John Brockett
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Manager, Hertz Car Rental - CVG

Board Size: 10

Paid Staff Size: 45

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

invitations to fundraising events, grant proposals, Internet

Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $203,019, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

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.

The following information is based on BAWAC's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Source of Funds
Medicaid - S.C.L. and M.P.W.	684,031
LKLP Transportation Contract	378,402
Contract Sales	252,180
Kenton County Fiscal Court	157,808
State of Kentucky - Department of Vocational Rehabilitation	152,244
Boone County Fiscal Court	145,000
Community Chest	68,424
Planks Grant	62,400
MH-MR Regional Board State Funds	55,152
Miscellaneous Income	54,669
Campbell County Fiscal Court	24,000
Fundraising - Bean Bash	23,229
Donations	21,751
Fundraising - Golf Outing	19,917
Transportation Grant Income	11,769
Investment Income	10,430
Fundraising - Horse Show	7,298
Fee for Service Revenue	6,418
Transportation Income - North Key	5,624
Transportation Income - Department of Vocational Rehabilitation	1,398
Transportation Income - TANK	716
Program Service Fees and Private Evaluation Revenue	180
Total Income	$2,143,040

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 84%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 8%  Other Expenses: 7%

Total income				$2,143,040
	Program expenses			$1,757,094
	Fund raising expenses			28,067
	Administrative expenses			157,891
	Other Expenses			142,276
Total expenses				$2,085,328
Income in Excess of Expenses				57,712
Beginning net assets				547,717
Ending net assets				605,429
Total liabilities				462,519
Total assets				$1,067,948