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Choice & Consequence


A BBB Accredited Charity since 03/09/2005.


This BBB Accredited Charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and is a Seal Holder.
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Name: Choice & Consequence
Phone: (360) 422-5704
Fax: (360) 422-5862
Address: 33454 W Shore Dr
Mount Vernon, WA 98274-8250
Website: www.choiceandconsequence.org
Report Creation Date: September 27, 2011
Report Expiration Date: October 19, 2013
Original Business Start Date: October 2002
Principal: Ms. Colleen Williams, Executive Director
Customer Contact: Ms. Colleen Williams, Executive Director -
Email Address:
Entity: Nonprofit
Incorporated: October 2002, WA
Industry Classification: Charity - Health, Drug Abuse & Addiction - Info & Treatment, Educational Consultants
BBB Accreditation: Choice & Consequence is a BBB Accredited Charity.

Affiliates

Choice and Consequence does not have any affiliates, chapters, subsidiaries and/or other related entities.


Stated Purpose

Choice & Consequence's mission is to educate youth about the consequences of their health behaviors. They show the benefits of choosing wisely using real human organs and empower audiences of all ages to make positive health choices.


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

Teaching substance abuse prevention in schools and to adult audiences. Real human organ tissues are used to show healthy vs. diseased tissues.

Total Program Expenses:$65,903

Governance

Chief Executive Officer:Ms. Colleen Williams, RN,MS, Executive Director
CEO Compensation:$26,000.00
Chair of the Board:Ms. Deborah Parker
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:Tulalip Tribe Policy Analyst
Board Size:6
Paid Staff Size:1 Full Time. 1 Part Time.

Fund Raising

Method(s) Used:Choice & Consequence utilizes grant proposals and internet appeals.

Choice & Consequence receives contributions from individuals, businesses, foundations, trusts and from program service fees.


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 Choice & Consequence's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2010:


Income
 Total Income:$86,908
 
Expenses     % of total
Expenses
% of total
Income
  Programs: $65,903   77.16% 75.83%
  Fund Raising: $1,135   1.33% 1.31%
  Administrative: $18,376   21.51% 21.14%
  Other: $0   0.00% 0.00%
  Total Expenses: $85,414
 
Excess of Income over Expenses$1,494
Ending Net Assets:$14,122

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


Additional Contact Information

Additional Phone Numbers
Tel: (866) 674-2673
Tel: (360) 631-2673

Additional Email Addresses



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Report as of February 9, 2012 22:03
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