Better Business Bureau Report for
Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires February 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield
Address: 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd.
P. O. Box 170
  Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804-706-6689
Web Address: www.shepctrchesterfield.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2001, Virginia
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: “To enrich the lives of adults 50 and over by offering opportunities for interfaith community service, lifelong learning, and assistance in maintaining an independent lifestyle.”

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

1.Free transportation to medical appointments, for prescription pickup and for food shopping for people 50 years old and above who are mobile without a wheelchair and live in zip code areas where we have at least 2 volunteer drivers. 2.A minor home repair service called “HandyHands” for people 50 years old and above who reside in their own homes 3.A 24-week low-cost lifelong learning program, Adventures in Learning, available to all seniors who desire to continue learning and remain connected in their community. All classes are taught by senior volunteers so a single tuition payment of $15 entitles members to attend any or all of the 25-30 classes offered during the 8-week term.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield's program expenses were:

  
Lifelong Learning 104,072
Transportation 101,121
Home Repair Service 11,806
Total Program Expenses: $216,999
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Tricia Wolfe, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $35,048

Chair of the Board: John Chamberlain
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Retired marketing

Board Size: 11

Paid Staff Size: 3

*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, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, internet, membership, Fundraising events
Fund raising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $82,938, 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 Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield's unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds  
In-kind Donations 154,882
Grants 67,301
Program Income 12,772
Contributions 11,102
Special Events 4,535
Service Donations 2,296
Interst income 460
Total Income $253,348


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 88%  Fund Raising: 7%  Administrative: 5% 

Total income   $253,348
  Program expenses $216,999
  Fund raising expenses 17,468
  Administrative expenses 13,041
 
Total expenses   $247,508
Income in Excess of Expenses   5,840
Beginning net assets   26,201
Ending net assets   32,041
Total liabilities  
Total assets   $32,041


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