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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: March 2023 Expires: March 2025

The Tenth Life

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
2 17 18
(937) 376-5550
P O Box 178
Alpha, OH, 45301
http://www.thetenthlife.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The Tenth Life does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 2 (Number of Board Members)
Soliciting organizations shall have a board of directors with a minimum of five voting members.

The charity does not meet this Standard because:

The organization has four voting board members.

Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

The charity does not meet this Standard because:

The organization does not have a link to its most recent IRS Form 990.

Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

The charity does not meet this Standard because:

The organization does not have an online privacy policy on its website.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 1, 16

The Tenth Life meets the remaining 15 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To improve the quality of life with companion animals and pet therapy.
To improve the treatment and care of stray animals.
To advance animal population control through the promotion of neutering.
To educate the public on the proper treatment and care of animals.

Year, State Incorporated:
1985, OH

Also Known As:
Tenth Life

Provide quality housing and medical support for the residents at The Tenth Life.
Adopt healthy cats to responsible families.
Provide counseling to cat owners with behavioral and proper treatment questions.
Arrange for nursing/care facility visits to enhance the lives of the residents.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, The Tenth Life's program expenses were:

Programs $92,530
Total Program Expenses $92,530

Chair of the Board
Marsha Director

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired

Board Size
4

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

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.

The following information is based on The Tenth Life's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $70,048
Program Service Revenue $29,325
Total Income $99,373

Programs: 93% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 2%

Total Income $99,373
Total expenses: $99,483
  Program expenses $92,530
  Fundraising expenses $4,532
  Administrative expenses $2,421
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-110
Beginning Net Assets $394
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $284
Total Liabilities $0
Total Assets $284

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Report completed by:
BBB of Dayton and Miami Valley