JRC Senior Services
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
JRC Senior Services does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
JRC does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not:
- Receive a copy of the organization’s financial statements.
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
JRC does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2025 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
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.
JRC does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://jrccares.org/, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- Electronic access to the organization’s IRS Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023.
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.
JRC does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://jrccares.org/, does not indicate:
- What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
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: 15
JRC Senior Services meets the remaining 15 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to enrich lives through educating children, engaging seniors and strengthening community."
Year, State Incorporated:
1975, OH
Also Known As:
JRC Learning Center JR Coleman Senior Outreach JR Coleman Family Services Corporation
JRC Senior Services (JRC) reports that it serves the Canton, OH, community through programs focused on early childhood education and adult day services. The organization operates two JRC Learning Centers that serve children ages six weeks to five years of age. The learning center at 14th Street Northeast offers Early Head Start and Head Start programs. JRC’s Adult Day Center serves seniors through meaningful activities and exercises, including gardening, cooking classes, crafts, and field trips. The organization’s Intergenerational Connections Program brings children and seniors together through planned activities to build mutual understanding and meaningful relationships.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, JRC Senior Services's program expenses were:
Program services: $3,635,537
Total Program Expenses: $3,635,537
Chief Executive
Julie Abiecunas, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$119,780
Chair of the Board
Mike Discenza
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President and Controller, The Timken Company
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
73
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Foundation grants
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,843,659, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 JRC Senior Services's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,843,659 |
| Program service revenue | $3,081,125 |
| Total Income | $4,924,784 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 15%
| Total Income | $4,924,784 |
| Total expenses: | $4,522,149 |
| Program expenses | $3,635,537 |
| Fundraising expenses | $191,940 |
| Administrative expenses | $694,672 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $402,635 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $8,060,543 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $8,463,178 |
| Total Liabilities | $543,473 |
| Total Assets | $9,006,651 |
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