Better Business Bureau Report for
A Grace Place Adult Care Center

Better Business Bureau Report issued March 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires March 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: A Grace Place Adult Care Center
Address: 8030 Staples Mill Road
  Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: 804-261-0205
Web Address: http://www.agraceplaceacc.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Adult Care Services

Year, State Incorporated: 1967, Virginia
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Our community is committed to improving lives everyday by igniting hope, instilling pride, and offering compassionate support for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. And in so doing, we will promote a more civil and humane society.

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Evaluation Conclusions

              

A Grace Place Adult Care Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

              

During 2008-2009, A Grace Place provided services to 264 individuals through: The Adult Daytime Health Program serves adults with disabilities or age related conditions (including Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Head Injury, Vision or Hearing Impaired, Stroke, Heart Disease, Post-Polio Syndrome, and others.) During 2008-2009, 62 individuals were served. The Memory Support Program focuses on care and support of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Most participants are over the age of 70 and in various stages of the dementia process. During 2008-2009, 20 individuals were served. The Explorers Program offers a combination of community and center-based daytime activities to adults who with Cerebral Palsy and/or Intellectual Disabilities, all of which require the use of mobility aids. All participants reside in area nursing homes or residential care communities within the Richmond Metro area. Transportation is provided by Center's fleet of lift equipped vans. During 2008-2009, 41 individuals were served. The Connections Program is a day support program that provides goals oriented community based living skills for adult individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. The program provides a collaborative team approach, with complete personal care and treatment, individualized goals, and positive behavioral interventions. During 2008-2009, 141 individuals were served. Integral to all of our programs is Person-Centered planning for the development of each individual’s care plan, which provides a higher than average staff-to-client ratio and greater individual achievements. Vital to the success of this planning are wrap-around services that include: Nursing and Health Monitoring, Nutrition and Wellness, Therapeutic Recreation, Creative Arts, and Care Giver Education.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, A Grace Place Adult Care Center's program expenses were:

  
Day Support 1,956,438
Adult Day Care 860,692
Transportation 82,007
Total Program Expenses: $2,899,137
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Governance

              

Chief Executive : Lynne K. Seward, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*:
$90,375

Chair of the Board: Aaron C. Ball
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Senior Vice President and R&P Product Counsel, Genworth Financial

Board Size: 12

Paid Staff Size: 95

*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, grant proposals, internet, cause-related marketing
Fund raising costs were 29% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $338,756, 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 A Grace Place Adult Care Center's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Medicaid Service Reimbursements 2,140,704
Other State and Local Govt Reimbursements 568,030
Program Service Fees 173,045
Other Contributions 171,091
United Way 122,581
Donated Services and Goods 45,084
Interest and Other Income 9,645
Total Income $3,230,180


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 86%  Fund Raising: 3%  Administrative: 11% 

Total income   $3,230,180
  Program expenses $2,899,137
  Fund raising expenses 99,539
  Administrative expenses 368,155
 
Total expenses   $3,366,831
Expenses in Excess of Income   (136,651)
Beginning net assets   982,656
Ending net assets   846,005
Total liabilities   266,882
Total assets   $1,112,887


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