Assistance League of Denver
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
Assistance League of Denver does not meet the following 2 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.
ALD does not meet this Standard because:
- The Chief Executive Officer also serves as the chair of the board of directors.
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.
ALD does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://assistanceleague.org/denver, does not indicate:
- How to contact the charity to review personal information that is collected and request corrections.
- How to inform the charity that the visitor does not want his/her information shared with others.
Assistance League of Denver meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to transform lives by collaborating with schools, families, and seniors to enhance educational experiences and improve health and well-being."
Year, State Incorporated:
1958, CO
Assistance League of Denver (ALD) reports that it supports vulnerable children and adults through programs tailored to the needs of the community. The organization’s education programs include Assistance League Schools, which provides family enrichment, fine arts and literacy programs, teacher appreciation, and school clothing to eight schools in Denver and Aurora. ALD’s Operation School Bell program works to eliminate barriers to basic needs for students by providing clothing, health kits, and books, to Assistance League Schools and others. The organization also awards Community Scholarships for students to use towards tuition, books, and student fees. ALD’s Hospital Equipment Lending Program (HELP) offers durable medical equipment at no cost to individuals referred by physical therapists, hospital staff, and others. The organization’s hunger and senior services program delivers prepared meals to five area homeless and low-income centers, as well as one Medicaid nursing facility. ALD also distributes Assault Survivor Kits, which include new clothing and toiletries to area hospitals; ALDO Bears to help comfort children in crisis; and redistributes unsold items and equipment donations to other charities through its We Share program. In 2024, the organization reported it served meals to 7,465 individuals, loaned medical equipment to 4,024 individuals, and provided school clothes to 3,163 children.
For the year ended May 31, 2024, Assistance League of Denver's program expenses were:
| Assistance League schools | $665,705 |
| HELP | $191,454 |
| Scholarships | $62,681 |
| Other programs | $60,421 |
| Assault survivor kit | $28,557 |
| Hospitality House | $22,050 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,030,868 |
Chief Executive
Julie Bailey, President
Chair of the Board
Julia Bailey
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
1
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Membership appeals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 22% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,223,771, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 Assistance League of Denver's audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Thrift shop revenue, net | $834,165 |
| Contributions and grants | $274,471 |
| In-kind contributions | $109,935 |
| Interest and investment income | $108,972 |
| Rental property revenue, net | $85,979 |
| Membership | $21,225 |
| Other income | $18,452 |
| Special events and activities, net | $5,200 |
| Total Income | $1,458,399 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 21% Administrative: 1%
| Total Income | $1,458,399 |
| Total expenses: | $1,314,936 |
| Program expenses | $1,030,868 |
| Fundraising expenses | $271,968 |
| Administrative expenses | $12,100 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $143,463 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,886,855 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $5,030,318 |
| Total Liabilities | $402,237 |
| Total Assets | $5,432,555 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2024, ALD received in-kind contributions totaling $944,100 in the form of thrift shop merchandise ($834,165), medical equipment ($57,491), We Share program items ($37,873), and miscellaneous goods ($14,571).
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