Better Business Bureau Report for
American Red Cross- Texas Gulf Coast Region

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


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Charity Contact Information

Name: American Red Cross- Texas Gulf Coast Region
Address: 2700 Southwest Freeway
  Houston, TX 77098
Phone: 713-526-8300
Web Address: www.houstonredcross.org
Also known as:American Red Cross- Greater Houston Area Chapter
American Red Cross- South Texas Chapter
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1881, Washington
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

American Red Cross- Texas Gulf Coast Region meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The American Red Cross- Greater Houston Area Chapter operates and maintains the following programs: Disaster Services, Services to military families and veterans, Health and safety services, and Transportation services. Disaster Services: Assists the community by providing temporary shelter and other necessities before, during, and after a disaster. During the 2011 fiscal year, they provided disaster services community disaster education and general disaster preparedness activities to 74,944 people. Services to military families and veterans: Provides financial and other assistance to families of members in the military. Through emergency communication/casework, military briefings, and international tracing services, they served 15,469 during the 2011 fiscal year. Health and safety services: Provides safety education to the community and workplace. This includes emergency responses, first aid and CPR, AED operation, and water safety. During the 2011 fiscal year, they served 94109 through CPR/First Aid/AED courses, Aquatics/Water Safety courses, Babysitters training, and HIV education.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, American Red Cross- Texas Gulf Coast Region's program expenses were:

  
Domestic disaster services 4,728,491
Health and safety services 3,431,064
Community services 1,748,545
Services to the Armed Forces 1,191,613
National disaster relief and humanitarian servicesnetwork 916,715
Biomedical services 7,488
International relief and development services 3,276
Total Program Expenses: $12,027,192
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Steve Vetrano, Regional Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*: 

Chair of the Board: Steve Brown
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Ernst & Young LLP, Partner Assurance Services

Board Size: 27

Paid Staff Size: 100

*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
Fund raising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $13,004,830, 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 American Red Cross- Greater Houston Area Chapter's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

Source of Funds  
United Way and other federated 6,032,865
Corporate, foundation and individual giving 5,393,111
Products and services 2,635,043
Contracts, including federal government 1,025,276
Legaces and bequests 469,884
Other revenue 435,853
Investment income 107,088
Services and materials 83,694
Total Income $16,182,814


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 74%  Fund Raising: 17%  Administrative: 9% 

Total income $16,182,814
Program expenses $12,027,192
Fund raising expenses 2,710,612
Administrative expenses 1,445,010
Total expenses $16,182,814
Beginning net assets 0
Ending net assets 0
Total liabilities 0
Total assets $0


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Complaints

               

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

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Note on the financials

               

According to The American National Red Cross' audited financial statements for the year ended, June 30, 2012, "The chartered chapters and regional groupings are managed as one network; funds are raised for the Network and are used where needed," and "The operating revenues and expenses reported on the regional schedule do not include classifications of net assets, revenues, gains, and losses based in the existence or absence of donor-imposed restriction."

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