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Push America, Inc.


A BBB Accredited charity since 02/20/2009.

 
 

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Name: Push America, Inc.
Phone: (704) 504-2400
Fax: (704) 504-0880
Address: PO Box 241368
Charlotte, NC 28224-1368
Website: www.pushamerica.org
Report Creation Date: December 30, 2008
Report Expiration Date: December 30, 2010
Original Business Start Date: January 1977
Local Start Date: September 1984
Principal: Mr. Chad A Coltrane, CEO
Customer Contact: Mr. Chad A Coltrane, CEO - (704) 504-2400 or
Entity: non-profit
Incorporated: September 1984, NC
Employees: 9 Full Time.
Type of Business: Charity - Local
BBB Accreditation: Push America, Inc. is a BBB Accredited charity.

Evaluation Conclusions

This organization has been evaluated according to the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.Donors must decide for themselves the relative importance of the standards in question.

The following Standard for Charity Accountability was either not in effect or did not apply to this charity at the time of the evaluation.

20: Respond promptly to and act on complaints brought to its attention by the BBB about fund raising practices, privacy policy violations and/or other issues.

Push America, Inc. meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.


Programs

The purpose of Push America, Inc. is to promote the service projects of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Staff members provide support to Pi Kappa Phi chapters and individuals as well as guidance in fund raising and disability awareness efforts. Push America encourages chapters to develop and sustain long-term volunteer relationships with organizations in their communities, and through those organizations provide services and resources for people with disabilities.

Total Program Expenses:$1,017,600

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:Chad Coltrane
Paid Staff Size:9 Full Time.

Fund Raising

Method(s) Used:Push America, Inc.'s primary source of funds is donor contributions.

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.


Financial

According to Push America, Inc.'s Audited Financial Statement for the year ended September 30, 2006:


Income
 Total Income:$1,222,935
 
Expenses     % of total
Expenses
% of total
Income
  Programs: $1,017,600   83.87% 83.21%
  Fund Raising: $92,789   7.65% 7.59%
  Administrative: $102,903   8.48% 8.41%
  Other: $0   0.00% 0.00%
  Total Expenses: $1,213,292
 
Excess of Income over Expenses$9,643
Ending Net Assets:$743,182

* Excess for the year indicates the portion of income remaining after expenses.


ID: 119888
Report as of November 22, 2009 12:31
Copyright© 2009 Better Business Bureau


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