Better Business Bureau Report for
Christian HomeCare Services

Better Business Bureau Report issued January 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires January 2013


This BBB Accredited charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and is a Seal Holder. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Christian HomeCare Services
Address: 115 West Randle Street
  Lebanon , IL 62254
Phone: 618-537-9590
Web Address: www.chcsinc.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1996, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "exists to offer faith-based, quality, and compassionate support services to individuals 60+ through comprehensive programs to allow them to remain independent at home."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Christian HomeCare Services (CHCS) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Christian HomeCare Services, Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers, and Answers on Aging.

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

  
Home care 321,392
Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers 92,959
Information and Assistance 70,796
Total Program Expenses: $485,147
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Kate Baker , Executive Director
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Rod Cook
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Board Size: 9

Paid Staff Size: 24

*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, print advertisements, grant proposals
Fund raising costs were 23% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $218,193, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Financial

               

The following information is based on CHCS's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Client fees 356,428
Grants 154,767
Donations 42,418
Special event revenue (net) 14,156
In-kind donations 6,852
Interest income 2
Total Income $574,623


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 88%  Fund Raising: 9%  Administrative: 3% 

Total income   $574,623
  Program expenses $485,147
  Fund raising expenses 49,478
  Administrative expenses 16,128
 
Total expenses   $550,753
Income in Excess of Expenses   23,870
Beginning net assets   94,952
Ending net assets   118,822
Total liabilities   34,357
Total assets   $153,179


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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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BBB Membership

              

This organization is a member of this Better Business Bureau. 

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