Campagna Academy

A BBB Accredited charity since 05/13/2008.

This BBB Accredited charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

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Name:	Campagna Academy
Phone:	(219) 322-8614
Fax:	(219) 322-8436
Address:	7403 Cline Ave
	Schererville, IN 46375-2645
Website:	www.campagnaacademy.org
Report Creation Date:	October 28, 2009
Report Expiration Date:	November 1, 2011
Principal:	Mr. Bruce D. Hillman, CEO
Customer Contact:	Ms. Izolda Snarskis, Associate Director of Development - (219) 322-8614
Incorporated:	November 1944, IN
File Open Date:	January 2008
Type of Business:	Charity - Local
BBB Accreditation:	This organization is a BBB Accredited charity.

Stated Purpose

Campagna Academy's mission is to restore and build dreams.
Campagna Academy's vision is to work toward a future in which every child belongs to a healthy family, living in a safe caring environment.

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

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Programs

Campagna Academy provides residential therapeutic and educational services to at-risk youth. The organization was founded over 60 years ago as Hoosier Boys' Town, Campagna Academy today helps over 250 youths and families per year. Campagna Academy serves children ages 6 to 21 who struggle with emotional, behavioral, and/or education problems and issues of abandonment, abuse, neglect, persistent truancy, depression, delinquency, substance abuse, or severe familial conflict. Its continuum of care is designed to meet the needs of the whole child, providing educational, therapeutic, psycho-educational, vocational, and independent living programs through: On-Campus Residential Care, Therapeutic Day Treatment, On-Campus Charter High School Education, and Therapeutic Foster Care. Each of these programs includes masters level clinicians outcome-based "phase system" treatment models, Hazelden model of substance abuse treatment, and CADAC licensed counselors. Campagna Academy works to strengthen and reunited families, giving young men and women the opportunity to make positive life changes that lead to social responsibility and personal success.

Total Program Expenses:

$6,005,577

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:	Mr. Bruce D. Hillman
Chair of the Board:	Linda Anderson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:	Retired/Indiana University NW
Board Size:	22
Paid Staff Size:	33 part time 116 Full Time.

Fund Raising

Method(s) Used:

Campagna Academy raises funds through direct mail appeals, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals and Internet appeals.

Fund raising costs were 20.41% of total related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,268,231 are donations received as a direct result of fund raising activities.)

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 Campagna Academy's Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2008:


Income
	Grants and Contracts	$71,074
	Tuition Related Revenue	$1,177,898
	Contributions	$1,061,364
	Per Diem Allowances	$4,391,789
	Outpatient Revenue	$37,795
	Medicaid Reimbursement	$500,751
	Food Reimbursement	$59,833
	Investment Income (Loss)	$-1,632,388
	Special Events	$123,284
	Other Income	$12,509
	Gain on Sale of Assets	$6,475
	Total Income:	$5,810,384

Expenses			% of total Expenses	% of total Income
	Programs:	$6,005,577	70.83%	103.36%
	Fund Raising:	$258,801	3.05%	4.45%
	Administrative:	$1,369,736	16.15%	23.57%
	Other:	$845,134	9.97%	14.55%
	Total Expenses:	$8,479,248

Excess of Expenses over Income		$2,668,864
Ending Net Assets:		$12,247,623

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

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