Better Business Bureau Report for
People Working Cooperatively, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued October 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires October 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: People Working Cooperatively, Inc.
Address: 4612 Paddock Road
  Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-351-7921
Web Address: www.pwchomerepairs.org
Also known as:PWC
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1975, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: People Working Cooperatively performs essential repairs and services so that low-income homeowners can remain in their homes, living independently in a safe, sound environment.

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BBB Accreditation

               

A BBB Accredited Charity since 03/21/2005.

BBB has determined that in addition to meeting BBB's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, People Working Cooperatively adheres to the BBB Code of Business Practices, which includes a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any complaints.  Charities that display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal pay a fee for review / monitoring and for support of BBB's services to the public. 

BBB accreditation does not mean that the charity's programs or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB or that BBB has made a determination as to the charity's competency in performing services.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

People Working Cooperatively, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

People Working Cooperatively (PWC) provides critical home repairs, energy conservation, modification, maintenance, and education services for low-income homeowners and energy consideration services for renters. PWC focuses on basic living essentials, such as heat, running water, working toilets, solid roofing, and other repairs that keep a home safe and habitable. The charity does not provide cosmetic repairs, such wall papering. PWC also provides home modification for the elderly and persons with disabilities so that their homes are accessible, safe for residents, and provide them with the ability to live independently. Volunteers often help in providing these services. PWC currently provides services to 19 Counties in Kentucky (Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, and Pendleton Counties), Ohio (Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Warren Counties), and Indiana (Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties).

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, People Working Cooperatively's program expenses were:

  
Home Repair Services 4,657,087
Energy Conservation Services 4,390,761
Volunteer Services 378,994
Total Program Expenses: $9,426,842
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Mr. Jock J. Pitts, President
Compensation*:
 $174,864

Chair of the Board: Mr. Mike Viox
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President, Viox Services, Inc.

Board Size: 18

Paid Staff Size: 97

*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
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,869,996, 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 People Working Cooperatively's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Grants - Government 5,913,107
Grants - Corporate 4,177,722
Contributions for Operating Activities 282,390
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments 258,552
Doanted Materials and Services 181,003
Event Revenue, Net of Expenses of $89,659 118,665
Grants - Foundation 110,216
Investment Income 31,696
Miscellaneous 917
Total Income $11,074,268


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 86%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 13% 

Total income   $11,074,268
  Program expenses $9,426,842
  Fund raising expenses 150,244
  Administrative expenses 1,476,953
 
Total expenses   $11,054,039
Income in Excess of Expenses   20,229
Beginning net assets   4,073,156
Ending net assets   4,093,385
Total liabilities   3,117,083
Total assets   $7,210,468


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Complaints

               

When evaluating complaint information, please consider the charity's size and volume of business. The number of complaints filed against the charity may not be as important as the type of complaints and how the charity handled them.

BBB processed a total of 1 complaint about this charity in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. It was closed more than a year ago.

These complaints concerned:
1 regarding Service Issues

These complaints were closed as:
1 Resolve

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