Better Business Bureau Report for
Association for the Developmentally Disabled

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


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Association for the Developmentally Disabled
Address: 1392 Dublin Road
  Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-486-4361
Web Address: www.addohio.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1971, Ohio

Stated Purpose: To embrace innovation. To improve the quality of life, one person at a time.
Stated Purpose: To embrace innovation, to improve the quality of life, one person at a time.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Association for the Developmentally Disabled meets BBB's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Association for the Developmentally Disabled ("ADD") provides residential, day array, educational, and employment supports for individuals with developmental disabilities, whether they live an ADD operated home or their own apartment.

Supports are designed to enhance everyday life, including assistance with cooking, laundry, budgeting, personal care, and nutrition.

Individuals can attend the ADDvantage Center during the week for recreational and education day array service.  Activities range from cookies classes and book clubs to activities around town.

Community Connections partners with four Franklin County Board ARC Workshops and offers individuals inclusion community recreational activities to participate.

Buckeye Connections is a partnership with The Ohio State University and allows participants to experience campus life through involvements at the university’s fitness center, sporting events, classes, and campus events.

The Dahlberg/Gibson Learning Center is an early childhood program providing education and therapy services for children ages 18 months to five years of age.  The Center provides a safe and nurturing environment that supports physical, emotional, and intellectual development.

ADD Employment Services provides employment opportunities to individuals that include office/residential home cleaning, carpet/door matt cleaning, exterior/interior painting, and clerical work.

For the year-ended December 31, 2008, ADD's program expenses were:

Residential
10,858,542
Dahlberg Learning Center
1,459,774
ADDvantage Center
723,900
Community Connection
528,254
Rental Projects
168,474
Employment Services
118,256
Total Program Expenses:
$13,857,200

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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Mr. Donald Bashaw, President & CEO
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Mr. Michael T. Kozlowski
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Vice President, GBQ Partners LLP

Board Size: 17

Paid Staff Size: 400

*Compensation information was not provided to your BBB.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

grant proposals, Internet
According to information in BBB files, ADD's volunteers, board members, and staff personally absorbed 100% of the charity's fundraising costs for the year ended December 31, 2008. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,030, are donations received as a result of fund raising 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 ADD's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Source of Funds  
Residential 11,867,358
Dahlberg Learning Center 1,622,316
ADDvantage Center 725,943
Community Connection 629,104
Rental Income 156,669
Employment Services 113,846
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Facility 3,648
Grants and Donations 2,030
Investment Income (Loss) -678,309
Total Income $14,442,605


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 89%    Administrative: 11% 

Total income   $14,442,605
  Program expenses $13,857,200
  Fund raising expenses
  Administrative expenses 1,629,042
 
Total expenses   $15,486,242
Expenses in Excess of Income   (1,043,637)
Beginning net assets   8,317,728
Ending net assets   7,274,091
Total liabilities   1,953,997
Total assets   $9,228,088


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Charities that solicit public donations within the City of Columbus may be required to obtain a permit from the Columbus Public Safety Department License Section Charitable Solicitation Board. Donors may wish to contact the City of Columbus at 614-645-7471 for further information.

Charities that solicit public donations anywhere within the State of Ohio may also be required to register with the Ohio Attorney Generals Office Charitable Law Section. Donors may wish to contact the State of Ohio at 614-466-3180 for further information.

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