Appalachia Service Project
Meets Standards
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
Appalachia Service Project meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to inspire hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia."
Year, State Incorporated:
1969, TN
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) reports that is provides structured service opportunities that bring thousands of volunteers from around the country to rural Central Appalachia to repair homes for low-income families. The organization makes homes warmer, safer, and drier for families and provides service experiences for volunteers. As reported by the charity, year, more than 15,000 volunteers serve with ASP, providing critical repairs for more than 350 families.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Appalachia Service Project's program expenses were:
| Program services | $12,943,367 |
| Total Program Expenses | $12,943,367 |
Chief Executive
Walter Crouch, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$262,865
Chair of the Board
John O. Pearce
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Partner, Ernst & Young, LLP (Retired)
Board Size
20
Paid Staff Size
Not disclosed
*2023 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
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $7,381,212, 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 Appalachia Service Project's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Donations | $7,381,212 |
| Volunteer work crew fees | $3,037,714 |
| Grants | $1,870,874 |
| Project income | $819,778 |
| Miscellaneous | $463,617 |
| Investment return, net | $259,572 |
| Merchandise sales | $147,881 |
| In-kind donations | $38,197 |
| Gain on sale of assets | $4,250 |
| Total Income | $14,023,095 |
Programs: 91% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $14,023,095 |
| Total expenses: | $14,221,270 |
| Program expenses | $12,943,367 |
| Fundraising expenses | $650,778 |
| Administrative expenses | $627,125 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-198,175 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $8,469,762 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $8,372,044 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,291,287 |
| Total Assets | $9,663,331 |
Note: For the year ended December 31, 2023, ASP reported in-kind donations totaling $9,117,259 for in-kind services.
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Report completed by:
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