New Day for Children
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
New Day for Children 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.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
The charity reports its Board of Directors has not appointed members to serve as Treasurer.
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.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
The charity's budget for the current fiscal year does not identify the total amount projected to be spent on programs.
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 charity does not have access to its most recent IRS Form 990 on its website.
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 charity does not have an online privacy policy.
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: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 15, 16
New Day for Children meets the remaining 8 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Hope and healing for America's sex trafficked kids. We providing a pathway to transformation through restorative care."
Year, State Incorporated:
2010, CA
New Day for Children is a faith-based 501(c)(3) working to provide hope and help to families of sex trafficked children here in the United States. Hope is given as they learn they are not alone and that there is a safe haven for their child. Help is given as New Day provides the financial and community support needed for the care and healing of their child. Working in collaboration with others, New Day for Children makes possible services such as safe housing, therapy, school, horse therapy and more. We work with law enforcement, other faith based/community organizations and families to support the needs of American girls, ages 10 to 18, suffering from the trauma of human trafficking. Working together to heal mind, body, and spirit of American sex trafficked girls...one girl at a time.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, New Day for Children's program expenses were:
| Programs | $561,973 |
| Total Program Expenses | $561,973 |
Chief Executive
Sharon Wood, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Jon Blankmeyer
Board Size
7
Method(s) Used:
Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, 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 New Day for Children's unaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Public Contributions | $544,927 |
| Grants | $147,698 |
| Miscellaneous | $712 |
| Total Income | $693,337 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $693,337 |
| Total expenses: | $737,932 |
| Program expenses | $561,973 |
| Fundraising expenses | $136,258 |
| Administrative expenses | $39,701 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-44,595 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $501,499 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $456,904 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Assets | $456,904 |
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