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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2024 Expires: February 2026

Central Ohio Youth For Christ

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(614) 848-9449
5000 Arlington Centre Blvd
Columbus, OH, 43220-3075
https://coyfc.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

Central Ohio Youth For Christ meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

MISSION STATEMENT: 

Central Ohio Youth For Christ reaches young people and families, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to develop communities of lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their Godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to transforming our world through social involvement.

Youth for Christ's International Vision:

As part of the body of Christ, to see that every young person in every people group in every nation has the opportunity to make an informed decision to be a follower of Jesus Christ and become a part of a local church.

Year, State Incorporated:
1992, OH

Also Known As:
Campus Life City Life Wellspring Counseling Youth For Christ/USA Chapter Gracehaven, Inc. HireLevel Enterprises Central Ohio Youth for Christ Inc. Juvenile Justice Ministry Hirelevel Promotions Hirelevel Auto

PROGRAMS & SERVICES:

Through mentoring, job life-skills training, tutoring, after-school programs, safe and constructive recreational activities, faith-based programming and professional counseling, Central Ohio Youth For Christ (COYFC) reinforces the need for education, healthy relationships and giving back to the community.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Central Ohio Youth For Christ's program expenses were:

Program Services $6,607,413
Total Program Expenses $6,607,413

Chief Executive
A. Scott Arnold, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mrs. Cindy Kratzer, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
OSU Director Facilities & Materiel Managment (Ret.)

Board Size
9

Paid Staff Size
119

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 14.89%

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 Central Ohio Youth For Christ's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Product and Vehicle Sales $1,914,198
Contributions $1,871,639
Counseling $1,108,635
Grants $1,064,952
Special Events $748,705
County Per Diem Income $484,747
Rental Income $226,996
Other Income $206,689
Contributions of Non-financial Assets $52,138
Change in Value of Beneficial Interest $22,535
Total Income $7,701,234

Programs: 78% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 15%

Total Income $7,701,234
Total expenses: $8,433,380
  Program expenses $6,607,413
  Fundraising expenses $556,489
  Administrative expenses $1,269,478
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-732,146
Beginning Net Assets $7,394,801
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $6,662,655
Total Liabilities $4,832,447
Total Assets $11,495,102

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Report completed by:
BBB of Central Ohio