Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc.

A BBB Accredited Charity since 08/09/2004.

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

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Name:	Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc.
Phone:	(937) 672-8724
Fax:	(937) 879-1161
Address:	PO Box 33871
	Dayton, OH 45433
Website:	www.fnhi.org
Report Creation Date:	January 5, 2012
Report Expiration Date:	December 1, 2013
Original Business Start Date:	May 1980
Principal:	Mr. Christopher Stanley, Executive Director
Customer Contact:	Mr. Christopher Stanley, Executive Director - (937) 672-8724
Incorporated:	January 1998, OH
Employees:	1
Type of Business:	Charity - Local
BBB Accreditation:	This organization is a BBB Accredited Charity.

Additional DBA Names

Nightingale Fisher Houses

Nightingale Fisher Support Associaton, Inc.

Stated Purpose

Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc. provides shelter and support to families and outpatients in need of temporary housing during medical treatment at the Wright-Patterson Airforce Base Medical Center.

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

The Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc. are available to families from all branches of the service. In coordination with the Wright-Patterson Airforce Base Medical Center and billeting, the Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc. identifies families with a need for the services provided and assists with guest prioritization.

Total Program Expenses:

$665,008

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:	Chris Stanley, Executive Director
Chair of the Board:	Janice C. Beckett
Board Size:	13

Fund Raising

Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc. raises funds through fund raisers such as a charity ball, a holiday gift wrap, popcorn sales and coin sales as well print advertisements and public contributions.

Fund raising expenses for the year ending December 31, 2010 totaled 6% 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 Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc.'s audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2010:


Income
	Direct public support	$395,908
	Special events income	$73,881
	Interest and dividend income	$15,097
	Other	$12,564
	Total Income:	$497,450

Expenses			% of total Expenses	% of total Income
	Programs:	$665,008	94.94%	133.68%
	Fund Raising:	$20,675	2.95%	4.16%
	Administrative:	$14,734	2.10%	2.96%
	Other:	$0	0.00%	0.00%
	Total Expenses:	$700,417

Excess of Expenses over Income		$202,967
Ending Net Assets:		$926,539

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

Notes and Comments

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