Bossier Council On Aging
Meets Standards
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
Bossier Council On Aging meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The mission of the Bossier Council on Aging is to provide services to the seniors of Bossier Parish that will enhance their quality of life and enable them to live independently and with dignity.
Year, State Incorporated:
1975, LA
The Bossier Council on Aging (BCOA) provides services that enable those 60 and older to remain in their homes and independent as long as possible, as well as offer support to caregivers. Services include: Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Transportation, Recreation, Wellness, Homemaker services, Material aid, Legal services.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Bossier Council On Aging's program expenses were:
| Health, Welfare & Social Services - Personnel | $512,816 |
| Health, Welfare &* Social Services - Operating Services | $324,519 |
| Health, Welfare &* Social Services - Other Costs | $236,976 |
| Health, Welfare &* Social Services - Supplies | $104,792 |
| Capital Outlays | $81,750 |
| Health, Welfare &* Social Services - Fringe | $55,876 |
| Health, Welfare &* Social Services - Travel | $13,080 |
| Health, Welfare &* Social Services - Direct Costs (no indirect allocation) | $4,350 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,334,159 |
Chair of the Board
Ms. Debbie Pickett
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
30
Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet
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 Bossier Council On Aging's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Intergovernmental - GOEA | $807,453 |
| Intergovernmental - City of Bossier City | $150,180 |
| Intergovernmental - Bossier Parish Police Jury | $115,000 |
| Intergovernmental - LA Dept of Transportation & Development | $72,723 |
| Intergovernmental - NSIP | $38,199 |
| Public Support - Client Contributions | $36,099 |
| Public Support - Unrestricted | $26,792 |
| Intergovernmental - Other Municipalities | $13,970 |
| Intergovernmental - FEMA | $9,702 |
| Public Support - Restricted | $4,401 |
| Fundraising (net of expenses, per audit) | $3,513 |
| Program Service Fees - Transportation | $474 |
| Total Income | $1,278,506 |
Programs: 100% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 0%
| Total Income | $1,278,506 |
| Total expenses: | $1,334,159 |
| Program expenses | $1,334,159 |
| Fundraising expenses | $0 |
| Administrative expenses | $0 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-55,653 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,584,013 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-42,131 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,635,643 |
| Total Liabilities | $181,519 |
| Total Assets | $1,635,643 |
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