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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2024 Expires: December 2025

A D E C

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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1671 W Vistula St.
Bristol, IN, 46507

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

A D E C meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
ADEC serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Year, State Incorporated:
1952, IN

ADEC Inc., is a 501c (3) charitable organization that proudly advocates for and serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties, so they live lives full of informed choice and possibility. For Families and Children - ADEC offers valuable support to children, youth and families through After-School Club and Summer Camp programs, sibling and parent support groups, and individual therapy. For Adults with Disabilities - ADEC offers choice and possibility for adults with disabilities. Our programs for adults work toward helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities establish a life of their own and realize their full potential. Services include Residential, Day Programming, and Employment. For the Community – At ADEC, we are all about community. We help the people we serve become active parts of their communities, but we also love when the community is an active part of ADEC. 

For the year ended June 30, 2024, A D E C's program expenses were:

Programs $20,033,561
Total Program Expenses $20,033,561

Chief Executive
Chris Kingsley, President/CEO

Compensation*
$175,425

Chair of the Board
Jason Pippenger

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
DJ Construction Company

Board Size
12

Paid Staff Size
298

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

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

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.14%

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 A D E C's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Program Service Revenue $21,076,491
Investment Return $3,473,571
Local Support $650,000
Contributions $466,816
Grant Income $320,874
Gain on Disposal of Equipment $124,239
Total Income $26,111,991

Programs: 87% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $26,111,991
Total expenses: $22,913,064
  Program expenses $20,033,561
  Fundraising expenses $16,318
  Administrative expenses $2,863,185
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $3,198,927
Beginning Net Assets $36,500,093
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $39,699,020
Total Liabilities $2,081,535
Total Assets $41,780,555

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