National Coalition of 100 Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter
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
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter does not meet the following 6 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:
According to the application, this organization's CEO also serves as the board president, and the board does not conduct a performance review of the CEO.
Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
According to the provided financial statements, this organization's program service expenses are 11% of total expenses.
Standard 12 (Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses)
Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fund raising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
Organization did not provide a statement of functional expenses.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
Organization does not produce an annual report.
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:
Organization does not have the required disclosures on their 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:
Organization does not have a 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: 9, 13
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter meets the remaining 12 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The mission of NCBW 100 is to see a world where Black women and girls do not live in social inequities
Year, State Incorporated:
2020, IL
NCBWs health and wellness priorities are to: 1) raise awareness of health disparities and solutions and 2) provide access to health care and wellness information that promotes behavior change, resulting in a healthier lifestyle for our young people and communities. NCBW believes that mentoring is a strategic intervention that provides a way to multiply collaboration through partnerships. NCBW wants our youth to be equipped with the valuable knowledge and skills that students attain by studying science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) NCBW defines economic empowerment as the ability to self-determine dreams, pursue them, and ultimately realize them by establishing the mechanisms to sustain generational wealth. The Chicago Metropolitan chapters Economic Empowerment programs address financial literacy and life skills training.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, National Coalition of 100 Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter's program expenses were:
| Total program services | $12,480 |
| Total Program Expenses | $12,480 |
Chief Executive
Kimberly Collier, President
Chair of the Board
Kimberly Collier
Board Size
16
Method(s) Used:
Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, 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 National Coalition of 100 Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter's IRS Form 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions, grants, and similar amounts received | $71,408 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $50,175 |
| Other revenue | $75 |
| Total Income | $121,658 |
Programs: 10% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 0%
| Total Income | $121,658 |
| Total expenses: | $121,658 |
| Program expenses | $12,480 |
| Fundraising expenses | $0 |
| Administrative expenses | $0 |
| Other expenses | $109,178 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $0 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $0 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $80,349 |
| Ending Net Assets | $87,334 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Assets | $87,334 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois