Better Business Bureau Report for
Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center

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


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center
Address: 420 West Wyoming Avenue
  Cincinnati, OH 45215
Phone: (513) 821-3233
(513) 821-3212
Web Address: www.vifcc.org
Also known as:VIFCC
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1989, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: To assist our neighbors in need with food, clothing, emergency financial assistance, and other necessary services.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

According to the charity, in 2009, Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center (VIFCC) provided almost 23,000 of individuals and families in need with food, clothing, financial assistance and other necessary services. Every 30 days individuals and families are provided with one complete clothing outfit and household items, which include pots and pans, towels, sheets, and dishes. In addition, every 30 days clients are able to choose food staples based on family needs at the Choice Food Pantry. VIFCC provides emergency financial assistance, which is limited to one time a year, to individual and families that are trying to forestall utility disconnection or eviction. The charity also provides funds for emergency medical prescriptions for life threatening illnesses. Bus tokens are provided to clients in order for them to obtain transportation to job interviews, doctors appointments, agency appointments, or educational purposes. Each client receives ten tokens per month.

The Back-to-School Program, designed to help students from needy families get a positive start on their academic year. VIFCC provides each student with new backpacks, new shoes, as well as school supplies and personal care products.

The Christmas Program provides food baskets, clothing, and toys to over 480 families representing over 1000 children.  Congregations contribute to these programs via their own "sharing tree" donations.  Recipients are provided with the ingredients for a holiday feast, as well as toys, clothing items, toiletries, mittens and gloves.

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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center's program expenses were:


Program Expenses 195,465
Total Program Expenses: $195,465

 

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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Barbara Campbell, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $58,479

Chair of the Board: Ms. Marne Kappes
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Not Provided

Board Size: 10

Paid Staff Size: 2

*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, print advertisements, grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $246,281, 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 Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Source of Funds  
Donations 246,281
Sale of Merchandise 5,602
Interest 3,127
Total Income $255,010


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 68%  Fund Raising: 18%  Administrative: 14% 

Total income   $255,010
  Program expenses $195,465
  Fund raising expenses 52,120
  Administrative expenses 38,981
 
Total expenses   $286,566
Expenses in Excess of Income   (31,556)
Beginning net assets   429,300
Ending net assets   397,744
Total liabilities  
Total assets   $397,744


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