BBB Wise Giving Report for
Salvation Army (National Corporation)

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


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Salvation Army (National Corporation)
Address: 615 Slaters Lane
  Alexandria, VA 22313
Phone: 703-684-5500
Web Address: www.salvationarmyusa.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1899, New York
Affiliates: The Salvation Army Central Territory, The Salvation Army Eastern Territory, The Salvation Army Southern Territory, The Salvation Army Western Territory, and The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO).
Stated Purpose: "to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

This report covers the national office of the Salvation Army. Evaluations of local Salvation Army offices are completed by local BBBs where available. Visit www.bbb.org to search for local charity reports.
The Salvation Army (National Corporation) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

In reaching the conclusion that Salvation Army meets Standard 4, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance considered the fact that the organization developed an advisory body that reviews, among other things, its financial statements and budgets. The advisory body then communicates its recommendations based on these reviews to the board of directors. The creation of such a board is offered by the Alliance as a way for church organizations with paid clergy serving on the board to meet the standard addressing board member compensation.
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Programs

               

The Salvation Army operates a network of 7,675 facilites in 5,000 communities across the United States. The organization reports that nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance each year through an array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, opportunities for underpriviledged children, and rehabilitation services for adults.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, The Salvation Army (National Corporation) program expenses were:

  
Other Services 38,016,335
Education and Publications 3,648,396
Training and Development 1,612,485
Disaster Services 367,994
Total Program Expenses: $43,645,210
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : William A. Roberts, National Commander
Compensation*:
 $126,920

Chair of the Board: William A. Roberts
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: National Commander of The Salvation Army National Corporation

Board Size: 7

Paid Staff Size: 100

*October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Grant proposals
Fund raising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $19,630,055, 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 the Salvation Army (National Corporation) audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Other revenue 13,767,279
Legacies & bequests income 9,465,205
Territorial assessments 5,764,786
Donations in-kind 5,357,906
Contributions 3,577,683
Sale of publications 2,269,900
Change in value of split-interest agreements 1,648,521
Contributions from split-interest agreements 1,229,261
Unrealized gains on value of investments 981,323
Dividends and interest (net) 717,009
Realized Gains on Sale of Investments 602,300
Program service fees 55,169
Total Income $45,436,342


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 84%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 15% 

Total income   $45,436,342
  Program expenses $43,645,210
  Fund raising expenses 282,618
  Administrative expenses 7,473,398
 
Total expenses   $51,401,226
Expenses in Excess of Income   (5,964,884)
Beginning net assets   107,882,273
Ending net assets   101,917,389
Total liabilities   55,841,074
Total assets   $157,758,463


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Combined Financials

               

 The following financial review covers the National Office of the Salvation Army and all of its affiliates in the USA.  This information is based on the unaudited combined financial review in the Salvation Army's 2010 annual report.

Total Revenue:  $3,745,103,000

Total Expenses: $3,239,149,000

Programs: $2,655,565,000

Fundraising: $190,721,000

Administrative: $392,863,000

 

Expenses in Excess of Income: $505,954,000

Beginning net assets:  $8,826,309,000

Other changes in net assets:  ($101,692,000)

Ending net assets:  $9,230,571,000

Total liabilities:  $3,762,273,000

Total assets:  $12,992,844,000

 

Note:  In the above financial review, other changes in net assets represents ($47,843,000) in pension related expenses, ($541,000) in a change in venture, ($38,596,000) for a change in interest rate swaps, and ($14,712,000) for a change in estimated additional liability for retirement benefits.

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