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Name:	Chimes International Limited
Address:	4815 Seton Drive
	Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone:	410-358-6400
Web Address:	www.chimes.org

Chimes International Limited (Chimes) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Chimes Family of Services is an international multi-service agency that reports delivering a range of programs, services and supports to more than 14,000 people of all ages and many levels of ability. Chimes is the support organization and provides executive management and business support services for the subsidiaries. Chimes includes agencies in six states, the District of Columbia, and Israel. The organization supports people with disabilities including intellectual, mental health and other specialized needs. All services and facilities in the Chimes Family of Services are state licensed and accredited. Services offered include employment, education, residential, day habilitation, supported living, clinical, senior living, early intervention, behavioral health, drug and alcohol counseling, vocational training and psycho-social programs.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, Chimes's program expenses were:

Developmental disabilities services	60,242,214
Employment contractual services	58,807,812
Mental health services	17,435,597
Grants	213,844
Total Program Expenses:	$136,699,467

Chief Executive : Terry Allen Perl, President and CEO

Compensation*:

$378,362

Chair of the Board: Patrick J. Bagley
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Accountant

Board Size: 13

Paid Staff Size: 2691

*July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, special events, grant proposals, and Internet appeals.

Fund raising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,243,425, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

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.

The following information is based on Chimes's audited financial statements (combined with related entities) for the year ended June 30, 2009.

Source of Funds
Developmental disabilities services	70,188,473
Employment contractual services	62,704,050
Mental health services	20,960,346
Miscellaneous	1,998,417
Donations and grants	832,746
Management fees	428,117
Fundraising income	410,679
Investment income	25,948
Loss on sale of assets	-95,607
Loss on dissolution of closely held corporation	-485,246
Total Income	$156,967,923

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 87%  Fund Raising: Less than 1%  Administrative: 13%

Total income				$156,967,923
	Program expenses			$136,699,467
	Fund raising expenses			213,076
	Administrative expenses			20,449,125
Total expenses				$157,361,668
Expenses in Excess of Income				(393,745)
Beginning net assets				18,443,510
Ending net assets				18,049,765
Total liabilities				42,755,626
Total assets				$60,805,391