Better Business Bureau Report for
Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County, Texas, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2013
Better Business Bureau Report expires February 2014


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County, Texas, Inc.
Address: 916 East Hackberry
  McAllen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-688-3700
Web Address: www.PlanItHidalgo.com
Also known as:PPAHC
Planned Parenthood Hidalgo
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1964, Texas
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County, Texas, Inc. is: - To provide comprehensive reproductive health care in a private and confidential setting; - To ensure that all individuals in our community have access to our quality health care services; - To provide education and programs which promote reproductive rights, reproductive health and the prevention of unwanted pregnancy; and - To advocate public policies that protects the reproductive and health care rights of all.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County, Texas, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Medical Services They offer services for women, men and teens. Special funding programs are available, including the new Women’s Health Program, which provides free annual exams and birth control for those who qualify. Providing: Reproductive Physical Exam Birth control methods Emergency Contraception (EC/Plan B) Pap and testicular exams Pregnancy Testing Testing and treatment for: - Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Vaginal Infections - HIV Rapid Testing New- STD test– no physical exam required New- Herpes HSV-2 test New– HPV Vaccine (helping prevent cervical cancer and genital warts) Referrals for medical & social services There were 35,835 total health center visits in 2011 and 22,857 total clients at health centers. Community Education During 2011, programs promoting healthy and responsible choices reached 8,093 people in Hidalgo & Starr Counties. Promotora Peer Health Educator Project– Education & outreach in rural colonias and low income neighborhoods Family Communication Workshops for parents & adolescents Male Involvement Program reaching juveniles and adults in local boot camps and jails, substance abuse treatment centers, court-mandated and alternative schools College student outreach at local campuses Presentations to Community, Civic & Religious Groups about: - Human sexuality & anatomy - Contraception - Sexually Transmitted Infections, including HIV/AIDS - Cancers of the reproductive system - Decision Making Skills

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County, Texas, Inc.'s program expenses were:

  
Program Services 3,528,573
Total Program Expenses: $3,528,573
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Patricio C. Gonzales, CEO
Compensation*: 
 $149,609

Chair of the Board: Rene Ramirez Jr.
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: IT Business Owner

Board Size: 11

Paid Staff Size: 33

*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, telephone, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, television, radio, grant proposals, internet, membership
Fund raising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,642,994, 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 Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County, Texas, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Government Financial 3,270,536
Fees for Service 581,409
Foundations, Grants 246,832
Fundraising Events 125,626
Other Support 78,592
Interest Income 25,560
Miscellanous Income 13,970
Sale of Assets 1,198
Total Income $4,343,723


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 90%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative: 8% 

Total income $4,343,723
Program expenses $3,528,573
Fund raising expenses 58,330
Administrative expenses 294,696
Total expenses $3,881,599
Income in Excess of Expenses 462,124
Beginning net assets 4,287,736
Ending net assets 4,749,860
Total liabilities 1,288,243
Total assets $6,038,103


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Complaints

               

The BBB has processed no complaints about this organization nin the past 36 months, our standard reporting period.

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