Family Advocacy and Community Training
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Audit Report
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Family Advocacy and Community Training meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To mentor and empower families through advocacy and training to improve the quality of life and opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities."
Year, State Incorporated:
1987, MO
This organization provides advocacy and parent partner support for families of children and young adults with disabilities and serious emotional disorders in Lincoln, Franklin and St. Charles County. Current programs include: Parent PARTNER services, for families with children up to age 19 with a serious emotional disorder. Services are through the Partnership with Families Program (a joint program with Crider Health Center) Educational Advocacy for families with children from 0-21 with developmental disabilities who need assistance with obtaining and understanding the maze of special education. Transition Services for families with children 14-21 with developmental disabilities in obtaining a DESE compliant transition plan. People First for adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities who want to take an active role in advocating for needed services in their community, region and state. F.A.C.T. receives generous funding from the Lincoln County Resource Board, the Franklin County Children and Families Community Resource Board, Children and Community Resource Board of St. Charles and the Developmental Disability Resource Board of St. Charles County.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Family Advocacy and Community Training's program expenses were:
| Programs | $3,334,988 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,334,988 |
Chief Executive
Heather Lytle, Executive Director
Compensation*
$138,972
Chair of the Board
Kathy Sigmund, Director of Finance
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
56
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, 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 Family Advocacy and Community Training's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Program Service Fees | $3,695,421 |
| Special Events | $64,833 |
| Contributions | $55,022 |
| Investment Income | $36,506 |
| Miscellaneous | $9,591 |
| Total Income | $3,861,373 |
Programs: 88% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $3,861,373 |
| Total expenses: | $3,801,556 |
| Program expenses | $3,334,988 |
| Fundraising expenses | $56,043 |
| Administrative expenses | $410,525 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $59,817 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,339,862 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,399,679 |
| Total Liabilities | $538,606 |
| Total Assets | $1,938,285 |
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BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois