BBB Wise Giving Report for
Survivors Network for Those Abused by Priests

BBB Wise Giving Report issued September 2011
BBB Wise Giving Report expires December 2012


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: Survivors Network for Those Abused by Priests
Address: 700 W Green St.,
#504
  Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 312-409-2720
Web Address: http://www.snapnetwork.org
Also known as:SNAP
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2001, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "to provide support for victims of sexual abuse by clergy, including moral support, information and advocacy."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Survivors Network for Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) does not meet the following Standard for Charity Accountability.

Standard 4: Compensated Board Members - Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.

SNAP does not meet this Standard because:

  • Two members out of the seven member board of directors (29%) are paid staff.
Survivors Network for Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

SNAP's programs include the facilitation of support groups located throughout the United States, as well as online support groups.

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

  
Member support services 413,885
Total Program Expenses: $413,885
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Barbara Blaine, President
Compensation*:
 $82,460

Chair of the Board: Steve Theisen
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Director, SNAP of Northeast Iowa

Board Size: 7

Paid Staff Size: 8

*2009 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, telemarketing, special events, and Internet appeals.
Fund raising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $331,750, 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 SNAP's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Contributions 327,887
Conference fees 19,214
SNAP ad book and silent auction (net) 3,863
Interest income 356
Total Income $351,320


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 79%  Fund Raising: 8%  Administrative: 13% 

Total income   $351,320
  Program expenses $413,885
  Fund raising expenses 41,431
  Administrative expenses 65,309
 
Total expenses   $520,625
Expenses in Excess of Income   (169,305)
Beginning net assets   202,500
Ending net assets   33,195
Total liabilities   0
Total assets   $33,195


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