Better Business Bureau Report for
Interfaith Community Council

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires February 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Interfaith Community Council
Address: 702 E. Market Street
  New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-948-9248
Web Address: www.interfaithinc.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1967, Indiana
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of the Interfaith Community Council is to "partner with the faith-based community to best utilize the diverse resources of the whole community to provide a vast array of excellent services and opportunities, promote social justice and enhance community development".

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Evaluation Conclusions

              

Interfaith Community Council meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

              

Interfaith Community Council's services and programs include: Family & Emergency Services--assists individuals and families with food, emergency financial assistance, seasonal programs, case management, referral services, clearinghouse services in Floyd County and more. Volunteerism for all ages: Youth Groups, Work Teams, Families and Individuals -- in addition to volunteering here, we coordinate opportunities elsewhere in the community. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)--provides meaningful opportunities for adults, 55 years of age and older, to volunteer. More that 1,280 volunteers strong, currently at 160 sites in 5 counties. Dial-A-Care Program--provides reassuring telephone calls to those who are elderly, alone, homebound or have a disability. Snack Attack Cafe Partnership--serves children a nutritious snack or meal five afternoons per week at various sites in New Albany. Youth Development Services--promote the positive development of youth through building developmental assets. This area of service is increasingly collaborative and often partners with our Family programming to provide for more than just physical needs.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Interfaith Community Council's program expenses were:

  
Family Services 449,075
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 201,640
Youth Services 155,136
Total Program Expenses: $805,851
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Governance

              

Chief Executive : Christine Harbeson, Executive Director
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Vern Eswine
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Owner/President

Board Size: 9

Paid Staff Size: 10

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Fund Raising

              

Method(s) Used:

Fund raising methods include direct mail, print, and website appeals, personal speaking engagements, special events, a Kroger Card promotion, and grant proposals.

In addition, the Interfaith Community Council is a Metro United Way participating agency.

Fund raising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $997,460, 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 Interfaith Community Council’s audited financial statements for the year that ended June 30, 2010.

Ending net assets as reported below include $457,571 in unrestricted net assets, $171,588 in temporarily restricted net assets, and $6,603 in permanently restricted net assets.

Total assets as reported include $16,729 invested in property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation.


Source of Funds  
Donated services and supplies 456,346
Contributions-General public 264,164
Contributions-Metro United Way 183,855
Grants from government agencies 93,095
Rental income 9,600
Change in net assets of Interfaith Community Council Foundation 8,603
Other 3,274
Interest income 447
Total Income $1,019,384


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 82%  Fund Raising: 3%  Administrative: 15% 

Total income   $1,019,384
  Program expenses $805,851
  Fund raising expenses 29,123
  Administrative expenses 143,935
 
Total expenses   $978,909
Income in Excess of Expenses   40,475
Beginning net assets   595,307
Ending net assets   635,782
Total liabilities   19,044
Total assets   $654,826


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