BBB Wise Giving Report for
InStep International

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


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Charity Contact Information

Name: InStep International
Address: 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 510
  Dunwoody, GA 30346
Phone: 678-578-4444
Web Address: www.instep-usa.com
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2000, Georgia
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by evangelizing, discipling, and providing practical help to all people worldwide."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

InStep International (InStep) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

InStep involves Christian leaders in strategic partnerships by sharing resources and relationships. This includes leadership training and development; educational programs for children; disaster and humanitarian relief; and community development programs, primarily outside the United States.

For the year ended December 31, 2009, InStep's program expenses were:

  
Programs 269,924
Grants 9,681
Total Program Expenses: $279,605
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Gregory S. Smith, President
Compensation*:
 $36,000

Chair of the Board: Fredrick Wayne Cerrone
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President/CEO, Hotel Equities

Board Size: 7

Paid Staff Size: 2

*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, special events, print advertisements, Internet appeals, and cause-related marketing.
Fund raising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $349,311, 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 InStep's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Contributions 349,311
Interest and dividends 13,985
Investment return -1,231
Total Income $362,065


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 88%  Fund Raising: 4%  Administrative: 8% 

Total income   $362,065
  Program expenses $279,605
  Fund raising expenses 13,226
  Administrative expenses 24,838
 
Total expenses   $317,669
Income in Excess of Expenses   44,396
Beginning net assets   539,946
Ending net assets   584,342
Total liabilities  
Total assets   $584,342


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