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St. Luke's Home


A BBB Accredited Charity since 05/02/2012.

This BBB Accredited Charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and is a Seal Holder.
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Name: St. Luke's Home
Phone: (520) 628-1512
Fax: (520) 624-9723
Address: 615 E Adams St
Tucson, AZ 85705-6741
Website: www.stlukeshometucson.org
Report Issued Date: August 4, 2011
Report Expiration Date: September 11, 2013
Original Business Start Date: January 1917
Principal: Mr. Larry Rush, Executive Director
Customer Contact: Mr. Larry Rush, Executive Director - (520) 628-1512 or
Email Address:
Entity: Corporation
Incorporated: December 1938, AZ
Employees: 20 Full Time.
Type of Business: Charity - Local, Charity - Elderly
BBB Accreditation: St. Luke's Home is a BBB Accredited Charity.

Additional DBA Names

St. Luke's in the Desert, Inc.

Stated Purpose

St. Luke's Home is the current project of St. Luke's in the Desert, Inc. This organization's mission is to provide for the care and well-being of elderly women, men and couples of limited financial means in a caring environment, respectful of the residents rights and the regulatory guidelines.


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. The 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

For 30 years, St. Luke's has served one of the most vulnerable segments of our society, low income seniors.
*Some of our residents have lived in poverty throughout their lives without the opportunity to build a safety net of themselves as they have struggled just to provide for their families.
* Others have met "life's unexpected downturns" and, regardless of their planning and efforts, have found themselves in their late years having lost or outlived their resources.
* Still others are disabled by circumstances or age, and unable to provide for their physical needs, lacking the financial resources to compensate.

Core Services:
* Assisted living services for men, women and couples at a supervisory level
* Three nutritious meals and snacks daily
* Individually air-conditioned rooms
* Beautifully appointed surroundings
* On site staff 24 hours a day
* Assistance with medications
* Housekeeping services weekly

Quality of Life:
* Laundry Facilities
* Central mid-town location with bus stop within two blocks
* Planned social, recreational and leisure activities
* Non-denominational Sunday Services in the St. Francis Chapel

Total Program Expenses:$668,559

Governance

28 members serve on the board and they meet nine (9) times a year.

Chief Executive Officer:Larry E Rush
CEO Compensation:$63,983
Chair of the Board:Frank Hamilton
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:President of Decision Support Inc.
Board Size:28
Paid Staff Size:20

Fund Raising

This organization raises funds through direct mail, special events, printed advertising and grants.


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 St. Luke's Home's Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2010:

Income
 Total Income:$908,607
 
Expenses  % of total
Expenses
% of total
Income
 Programs:$668,559 71.97%73.58%
 Fund Raising:$137,800 14.84%15.17%
 Administrative:$122,525 13.19%13.48%
 Total Expenses:$928,884
 
Excess of Income over Expenses$-20,277
Ending Net Assets:$2,867,389

Additional Contact Information

Additional Phone Numbers
Tel: (520) 624-5034


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Report as of May 19, 2013 11:49
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