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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2026

The Salvation Army Southern Territory

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(470) 816-6066
1424 Northeast Expressway NE
Atlanta, GA, 30329
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.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 Salvation Army Southern Territory meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Scope of Reporting


BBB WGA’s accreditation of the Salvation Army Southern Territory also includes all local Salvation Army offices within their jurisdiction. This includes the following states:  Alabama, Arkansas, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Stated Purpose:
"to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination."

Year, State Incorporated:
1927, GA

Also Known As:
Salvation Army - Southern Territory

Salvation Army - Southern Territory (SAS) reports that it works to serve those within the Southern Territory, consisting of fifteen states and eight divisions. Services include the provision of shelter and emergency services, worship services, rehabilitation centers, and disaster assistance. SAS also offers Christmas assistance, education programs, and housing for veterans and the elderly.

For the year ended September 30, 2023, The Salvation Army Southern Territory's program expenses were:

Other social services $429,461,000
Corps community center $223,448,000
Rehabilitation center $163,635,000
Residential and institutional $150,508,000
Total Program Expenses $967,052,000

Chief Executive
Kelly Igleheart, Territorial Commander

Compensation*
$69,351

Chair of the Board
Merle Heatwole

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
National Commander, The Salvation Army USA

Board Size
11

Paid Staff Size
9063

*2023 compensation, as reported by the organization, 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, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Print advertisements

Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $814,018,000, 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 The Salvation Army Southern Territory's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended September 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions $319,571,000
Investment income, net $228,013,000
In-kind contributions $205,723,000
Sales $165,372,000
Fees and grants from government agencies $126,622,000
Legacies and bequests $91,821,000
Pledges at present value $30,500,000
Program service fees $23,689,000
Special events, net $20,279,000
Federated fundraising organizations $19,502,000
Other income $7,889,000
Total Income $1,238,981,000

Programs: 82% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 11%

Total Income $1,238,981,000
Total expenses: $1,175,354,000
  Program expenses $967,052,000
  Fundraising expenses $81,471,000
  Administrative expenses $126,831,000
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $63,627,000
Beginning Net Assets $3,785,015,000
Other Changes In Net Assets $122,308,000
Ending Net Assets $3,970,950,000
Total Liabilities $753,184,000
Total Assets $4,724,134,000

Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to split-interest agreements ($50,001,000), retirement related activity other than net periodic benefit cost ($43,377,000), and gain on sale/disposition of land, buildings, and equipment ($28,930,000).

Note 2: According to SAS' audited financial statements - consolidated - for the year ended September 30, 2023, the organization received $205,723,000 in contributed goods and services including thrift store sales, net ($69,631,000), angel tree donations ($53,732,000), food ($50,627,000) other ($13,189,000), real estate and office space ($12,700,000), clothing ($3,378,000), services ($1,415,000), gift cards ($800,000), school supplies ($208,000), medical supplies ($37,000), and vehicles ($6,000).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance