Better Business Bureau Report for
United Way of South Central Missouri

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


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: United Way of South Central Missouri
Address: 1311 Kingshighway St
  Rolla, MO 65401
Phone: 573-364-3577
Web Address: www.unitedwayphelpscounty.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Rolla Area United Fund
United Way of Phelps County

Year, State Incorporated: 1957, Missouri
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "exists to provide responsible and responsive fundraising leadership to the health and human service agencies serving the citizens of the South Central Missouri region while adhering to the principles of the United Way of America."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

United Way of South Central Missouri (UWSCM) does not meet the following Standard for Charity Accountability.

Standard 3: Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings - An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.

The average number of directors attending this organization's board of directors meetings was less than 50% of the total board.  The organization has informed the BBB that it is working to comply with this Standard. 
United Way of South Central Missouri (UWSCM) meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

A not-for-profit organization that strives to coordinate human service, character building and health and social welfare programs, through an annual campaign for funds.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, UWSCM's program expenses were:

  
2010 Fund Allocation 112,327
2009 Fund Allocation 29,902
Total Program Expenses: $142,229
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Carolyn R. Peplow, Executive Secretary
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Stoney Byrne
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Agent, Jenks Long Insurance

Board Size: 21

Paid Staff Size: 1

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, radio, grant proposals, internet, door to door, Business Internal Campaigns
Fund raising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $188,735, 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 UWSCM's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.

Source of Funds  
2010 Contributions 170,082
Golf Tournament Income 9,556
2011 Contributions 6,869
Other Income 2,124
Luncheon - Kickoff 1,200
Combined Federal Campaign (net) 865
Interest Income 244
2009 Contributions 163
Total Income $191,103


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 76%  Fund Raising: 3%  Administrative: 21% 

Total income   $191,103
  Program expenses $142,229
  Fund raising expenses 6,178
  Administrative expenses 39,249
 
Total expenses   $187,656
Income in Excess of Expenses   3,447
Beginning net assets   93,051
Ending net assets   96,499
Total liabilities   1,427
Total assets   $97,926


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