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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2025 Expires: August 2027

Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

207 Washington St
Shelbyville, KY, 40065-1045

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

Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

BBB has determined that Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency's program expenses are reasonable even though its program service expense ratio is under the 65% requirement in Standard 8.

Stated Purpose:
Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency eliminates barriers to economic self-sufficiency for low-income families and senior citizens through community supports and partnerships.

Year, State Incorporated:
1975, KY

Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency offers programs to seniors in Shepherdsville, Shelbyville, and Taylorsville including meals, socialization, educational and physical promotion, advocacy and information and assistance. It also provides financial assistance with utility bills, weatherization of homes, eyeglass purchase, water bill assistance, and clothing vouchers in specific counties.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency's program expenses were:

Utility assistance $554,784
Weatherization $541,372
Other program services $67,545
Emergency services $26,467
Total Program Expenses $1,190,168

Chief Executive
Jessica Aldridge, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Ms. Joanna Freels

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
15

Paid Staff Size
16

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.00%

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 Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Federal grant revenue $2,027,665
In-kind contributions $126,410
Contributions $102,595
State and local grant revenue $95,318
Other revenue $13,122
Rental revenue $450
Investment income $27
Total Income $2,365,587

Programs: 50% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 50%

Total Income $2,365,587
Total expenses: $2,363,901
  Program expenses $1,190,168
  Fundraising expenses $0
  Administrative expenses $1,173,733
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,686
Beginning Net Assets $147,980
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $149,666
Total Liabilities $215,088
Total Assets $364,754
Ending net assets as reported above are without donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported above include $33,527 in property and equipment, net.

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Report completed by:
BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana