CHOICES, Inc. Foster Care & Independent Living

A BBB Accredited Charity since 04/19/2010.

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

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Name:	CHOICES, Inc. Foster Care & Independent Living
Phone:	(937) 264-0084
Address:	1785 Big Hill Rd
	Dayton, OH 45439
Website:	www.choicesfostercare.com
Report Creation Date:	October 19, 2011
Report Expiration Date:	September 1, 2013
Principal:	Ms Shellie Stolfo, Executive Director
Customer Contact:	Ms Shellie Stolfo, Executive Director - (937) 264-0084
Employees:	27 Full Time. 5 Part Time.
File Open Date:	March 2007
Type of Business:	Charity - Local, Foster Child Care
BBB Accreditation:	This organization is a BBB Accredited Charity.

Additional DBA Names

CHOICES, Inc.

Stated Purpose

According to CHOICES, Inc. its mission is "fosters a meaningful quality of life for youth and families. We inspire hope, strengthen foundations, and enrich environments through supportive individualized services."

Evaluation Conclusions

This organization has been evaluated according to the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.This organization meets all those Standards and is a BBB Accredited Charity.

BBB Charity Seal Participation

Charities that meet the Standards for Charity Accountability are eligible to participate in BBB Wise Giving Alliance Charity Seal program. This seal, which can be displayed on the charity's web site and in printed materials, helps inform the public that the charity meets these standards. This organization participates in this program.

Programs

This organization provides educational services to the community related to foster care, mentoring and independent living.

For the year ended June 30, 2010, CHOICES, Inc. Foster Care & Independent Living's program expenses were:

Foster care:	$1,734,632
Independent living:	$627,997
Home based services:	$425,927

Total Program Expenses:	$2,788,556

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:	Shelly Stolfo, Executive Director
Chair of the Board:	John Board, Chair
Board Size:	8
Paid Staff Size:	27 Full Time. 5 Part Time.

Fund Raising

CHOICES, Inc. raises funds through special events, grant proposals and internet appeals.

Fund raising expenses for the year ending June 30, 2010 totaled 4.3% of related 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 CHOICES, Inc. Foster Care & Independent Living's audited financial statement for the year ended June 30, 2010:


Income
	Contributions	$79,704
	Service fees	$1,461,338
	Administrative fees	$1,905,840
	Investment income	$154
	Total Income:	$3,447,036

Expenses			% of total Expenses	% of total Income
	Programs:	$2,788,556	81.83%	80.90%
	Fund Raising:	$3,476	0.10%	0.10%
	Administrative:	$615,791	18.07%	17.86%
	Other:	$0	0.00%	0.00%
	Total Expenses:	$3,407,823

Excess of Income over Expenses		$39,213
Ending Net Assets:		$919,430

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

Notes and Comments

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Additional Contact Information

Additional Addresses

8517 N Dixie Dr Ste 500
Dayton, OH 45414

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