BBB Wise Giving Report for
National Inclusion Project

BBB Wise Giving Report issued December 2011
BBB Wise Giving Report expires December 2013


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: National Inclusion Project
Address: 104 TW Alexander Drive, Building 1, Post Office Box 110104
  Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919-314-5540
Web Address: www.inclusionproject.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2003, North Carolina
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "to bridge the gap that exists between young people with disabilities and the world around them."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

National Inclusion Project (NIP) does not meet the following Standard for Charity Accountability.

Standard 1: Oversight of Operations and Staff - Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.

NIP does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not:

  • Have a voting member of the board who is assigned the responsibility of serving as the treasurer. In general, the board’s treasurer helps provide independent oversight of the organization’s finances.
National Inclusion Project (NIP) meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

NIP’s “Let's ALL Play Together” program model brings an inclusive recreational experience to children with disabilities by giving them the same experience as children without disabilities. All children come together to participate in typical recreational activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, community service, physical fitness, and more. Program providers and facilitators benefit from a research validated model that includes training and best practices. To date, NIP reports supporting over 135 inclusive programs benefiting approximately 24,000 children. The organization supports events and programs across the country that increases the awareness and importance of inclusion. In March 2011, NIP held its first Inclusion Conference with over 100 participants.

For the year ended December 31, 2010, NIP's program expenses were:

  
Let's ALL Play 512,272
Other programs/grants 279,969
TWMAD 56,334
Total Program Expenses: $848,575
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Jerry Aiken, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $51,000

Chair of the Board: Clay Aiken
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Entertainer

Co-Chair of the Board : Diane Bubel

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Homemaker

Board Size: 5

Paid Staff Size: 3

*2010 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Special events, grant proposals, Internet appeals, and planned giving.
Fund raising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $792,343, 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 NIP's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Individual contributions 473,793
Business and foundation contributions 199,673
Golf outing, net 62,543
Inclusive service learning curriculum grants 56,334
Interest income 9,543
Total Income $801,886


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 86%  Fund Raising: 4%  Administrative: 10% 

Total income   $801,886
  Program expenses $848,575
  Fund raising expenses 40,867
  Administrative expenses 97,153
 
Total expenses   $986,595
Expenses in Excess of Income   (184,709)
Beginning net assets   1,677,462
Ending net assets   1,492,753
Total liabilities   130,333
Total assets   $1,623,086


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