Better Business Bureau Report for
Stepping Stones Center

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


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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: Stepping Stones Center
Address: 5650 Given Road
  Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 831-4660
513-732-0240
Web Address: www.steppingstonescenter.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1963, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of Stepping Stones Center is to increase independence, improve lives and promote inclusion for children and adults with disabilities.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Stepping Stones Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Provide year-round Adult services for individuals with varying disabilities featuring Individual Plans, development of improved skills for daily living and an emphasis on decision making. Accredited 4 star Pre-school program for 3-5 year olds with

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Stepping Stones Center's program expenses were:

  
Total Program Expenses: $
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Chris Adams, Executive Director
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: John Borchers
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President, Simplicool Technoligies International

Co-Chair of the Board : John McIllwraith

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Managing Director, Blue Chip Venture Co

Co-Chair of the Board : Al Koncius

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Owner, Koncius Enterprises

Board Size: 29

Paid Staff Size: 124

*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, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet
Fund raising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $673,309, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization 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 Stepping Stones Center's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Third Party Payer Fees 1,498,608
Contributions 673,309
United Way of Greater Cincinnati 281,910
Service Fees 243,638
Rotary Club of Cincinnati 125,000
Facilities Rental 124,847
Satisfaction of Program Requirements 89,458
Other Income 4,603
Total Income $3,041,373


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 85%  Fund Raising: 3%  Administrative: 12% 

Total income   $3,041,373
  Program expenses $2,543,778
  Fund raising expenses 85,659
  Administrative expenses 368,215
 
Total expenses   $2,997,652
Income in Excess of Expenses   43,721
Beginning net assets   3,032,129
Ending net assets   3,367,398
Total liabilities   0
Total assets   $0


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