Better Business Bureau Report for
Southwest Center for the Developmentally Disabled

Better Business Bureau Report issued June 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires June 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Southwest Center for the Developmentally Disabled
Address: 8009 Terry Road
  Louisville, KY 40258
Phone: 502-935-1848
Web Address: www.thesouthwestcenter.com
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1982, Kentucky
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of the Southwest Center is to provide a structured and supportive environment combined with enriching work opportunities that foster growth and independence for adults with disabilities.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Southwest Center for the Developmentally Disabled meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Southwest Center supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a variety of community based programs including, Adult Day Training, On-site employment, Supported Employment, Residential services, Transportation, PT, ST, OT and Community Living Supports.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Southwest Center for the Developmentally Disabled's program expenses were:

  
Residential 249,761
ADT 116,157
Other 111,095
Transportation 110,395
Workroom 87,774
Supported Employment 50,564
Ceramics 37,375
CLS 20,042
Total Program Expenses: $783,163
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Dana Slucher, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $85,083

Chair of the Board: Derrick Singletary
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Director of Internal Audit, Stock Yard Bank

Co-Chair of the Board : Mary Lou Rippy

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Owner, Dixie Florist

Board Size: 17

Paid Staff Size: 45

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Fundraising methods include invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, and internet appeals.
Fund raising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $183,138, 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 Southwest Center for the Developmentally Disabled's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Ending net assets as reported below are unrestricted net assets.

Total assets as reported below include $226,862 invested in property and equipment, net.

Source of Funds  
Program and Client Fees 869,301
Grants/Donations 159,843
Rental Income 50,597
Merchandise Sales 24,099
Fundraising 23,295
Work Program 20,945
Misc. 6,851
Interest 1,131
Membership Dues 380
Total Income $1,156,442


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 76%  Fund Raising: Less than 1%  Administrative: 24% 

Total income   $1,156,442
  Program expenses $783,163
  Fund raising expenses 2,905
  Administrative expenses 251,802
 
Total expenses   $1,037,870
Income in Excess of Expenses   118,572
Beginning net assets   315,964
Ending net assets   434,536
Total liabilities   191,052
Total assets   $625,588


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