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Name:	United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, Inc.
Address:	3601 Victory Parkway
	Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone:	(513) 221-4606
Web Address:	www.ucp-cincinnati.org

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. (UCP) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) educates, advocates and provides support services to ensure a life without limits for people with a spectrum of disabilities. Programs focus on teens and adults facilitating the transition from high school to independence and inclusive adulthood. UCP's Services and Supports for INCLUSION, EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT include: The Academy of Technology Advancement, Art a la Carte!, Summer Technology Camp, Community Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Advocacy and Education, Individual & Family Support, Connections Cafe', Assistive Technology Services, and Information and Referral. The Academy of Technology Advancement offers tech-knowledge in computer hardware, software, social media, with instruction in adaptive computer skills, and use of assistive technology. The Academy links students to a global certification program that validates skills and competency in computer and internet literacy and is a resume-building credential recognized world-wide. Art a la Carte! gives UCP artists the opportunity to develop their talents while learning about a variety of art forms and artists. The goal is to foster creativity and to integrate visionary artists into the community while building awareness of individuals with disabilities through the arts. For more than 60 years, UCP has worked to ensure the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in every facet of society. Together, with parents and caregivers, UCP continues to push for the social, legal and technological changes that increase accessibility and independence, allowing people with disabilities to dream their own dreams.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, UCP's program expenses were:

Program Expenses	875,588
Total Program Expenses:	$875,588

Chief Executive : Ms. Susan S. Schiller, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$100,912

Chair of the Board: Mr. Thomas R. Williams
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Not Provided

Board Size: 18

Paid Staff Size: 20

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

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fundraising events, grant proposals, Internet

Fundraising costs were 25% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $380,126, 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 UCP's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Source of Funds
Adult Program Service Fees	498,610
Contributions and Memorials	116,666
Special Events Revenue	103,124
Grant Revenue	93,486
United Way	66,850
Other Income	8,569
Change in Value of Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trust	-2,452
Investment Return	-39,057
Total Income	$845,796

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 80%  Fund Raising: 8%  Administrative: 12%

Total income				$845,796
	Program expenses			$875,588
	Fund raising expenses			93,279
	Administrative expenses			133,697
Total expenses				$1,102,564
Expenses in Excess of Income				(256,768)
Beginning net assets				4,306,302
Ending net assets				4,049,534
Total liabilities				39,650
Total assets				$4,089,184