Better Business Bureau Report for
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2009
Better Business Bureau Report expires March 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency
Address: 1740 Langdon Farm Road
  Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: (513) 569-1840
Web Address: www.cincy-caa.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1964, Ohio
Affiliates: Cincinnati - Hamilton County Community Action Agency Foundation
Stated Purpose: To act as advocate, provider, and facilitator for the full range of public and private resources, programs, and policies, which give low-to moderate-income individuals the opportunity to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency meets the 20Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) serves as a lifeline for low-income children and adults throughout Hamilton County. The Head Start Program is an early childhood education experience that prepares 3 and 4 year olds for entering grade school. The Early Head Start Program provides pregnant women, infants, and toddlers with education and assistance. The Supportive Services Program assists in emergency situations by providing rental and mortgage assistance, food vouchers, bus tokens, utility assistance, medical prescriptions for the elderly and physically disabled, transitional housing for qualified families, and coordination with other CAA programs to ensure that clients have access to all services needed. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) assists individuals and families threatened with disconnection of their heating source. Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) helps homeowners and renters reduce their gas and electric bills by making homes more energy efficient. Workforce Development Programs provide job-readiness training and job placement to individuals facing barriers to gainful employment. The program offers Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE), GED preparation, and computer training classes. The Fresh Start Program further assist individuals who are facing the unique barriers ex-offenders encounter upon re-entering the workforce. The Directions for Dads Program strengthens families by providing training and support to help fathers remain an integral part of their children’s lives. Youth Services Programs offer a variety of opportunities for young at-risk men and women to complete a high school diploma while receiving construction skills and other vocational skills training.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency's program expenses were:

  
Child Development 30,531,814
Community Services 3,545,194
Home Weatherization 3,509,493
Emergency Assistance 2,970,126
Social Development and Enrichment 194,733
Total Program Expenses: $40,751,360
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Gwen L. Robinson-Benning, President/CEO
Compensation*:
 $150,922

Chair of the Board: Mr. Mark B. Lawson, Esq.
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney

Board Size: 17

Paid Staff Size: 300

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

               

Method(s) Used:

grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were less than 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,470,702, 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 Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency's audited financial statements - consolidated for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Federal Grants 35,272,410
In-Kind Contributions 5,402,954
Local Grants 1,897,063
Rent Income 187,461
Gain on interest rate swap agreement 160,494
Program Income 133,700
Other 111,398
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments 95,798
Donations 52,201
Interest Income 15,547
Gain on Disposal of property and equiptment 9,000
Other Support 8,245
Increase in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 508
Net Realized Loss on Investments -17,569
Total Income $43,329,210


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 95%  Fund Raising: Less than 1%  Administrative: 5% 

Total income   $43,329,210
  Program expenses $40,751,360
  Fund raising expenses 5,523
  Administrative expenses 1,966,733
 
Total expenses   $42,723,616
Income in Excess of Expenses   605,594
Beginning net assets   9,257,702
Ending net assets   9,863,296
Total liabilities   18,381,970
Total assets   $28,245,266


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