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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: March 2025 Expires: March 2027

Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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325 W. Main St. Waterfront Plaza, Ste 150
Louisville, KY, 40202

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

Center for Nonprofit Excellence meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To accelerate the success of nonprofits through capacity building, connections, and community support to amplify the good work of the sector.

Year, State Incorporated:
2002, KY

CNPE is a member organization. While its primary service area is Metro Louisville and Southern Indiana, it welcomes members and participants from anywhere. It was created expressly to help nonprofits achieve their missions more effectively and with excellence – from getting started through strategic planning and resource development. CNPE envisions a just and equitable community that supports and emboldens nonprofits to ensure everyone has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. CNPE had significant reach and impact across the nonprofit sector in 2024, serving 400+ nonprofits and 2,200 nonprofit leaders.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Center for Nonprofit Excellence's program expenses were:

Program services $921,853
Total Program Expenses $921,853

Chief Executive
Das Rooprai, CEO

Chair of the Board
Ms. Ashley Parrott

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President of Fund Development, Muhammad Ali Center

Board Size
15

Paid Staff Size
5

Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

CNPE also generates revenue from membership dues and consulting fees.
% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 10.70%

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 Center for Nonprofit Excellence's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions and grants $370,583
ChangeMakers Conference sponsorships $173,975
Learning and consulting services $160,743
Membership dues $103,381
Special activities $84,780
Interest income $21,282
Miscellaneous income $13
Total Income $914,757

Programs: 74% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 22%

Total Income $914,757
Total expenses: $1,240,101
  Program expenses $921,853
  Fundraising expenses $50,725
  Administrative expenses $267,523
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-325,344
Beginning Net Assets $1,126,574
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $801,230
Total Liabilities $111,094
Total Assets $912,324
Ending net assets as reported above include $689,136 without donor restrictions and $112,094 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported above include $29,139 in furniture, equipment and software, net.

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