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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2025 Expires: January 2027

Good Shepherd Ministries

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(937) 256-8344
1115 E. Third St.
Dayton, OH, 45402
https://www.thegsm.net
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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

Good Shepherd Ministries meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

Year, State Incorporated:
2001, OH

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Good Shepherd Ministries's program expenses were:

Programs $746,550
Total Program Expenses $746,550

Chief Executive
Edward Leiffer, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Bob Caperna, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
2

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

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.97%

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 Good Shepherd Ministries's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Grants and Contributions $535,212
Program Service Revenue $342,035
Unrealized Gain on Investments $12,116
Investment Income $2,249
Total Income $891,612

Programs: 94% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 3%

Total Income $891,612
Total expenses: $794,123
  Program expenses $746,550
  Fundraising expenses $21,228
  Administrative expenses $26,345
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $97,489
Beginning Net Assets $551,595
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $649,084
Total Liabilities $1,113
Total Assets $650,197

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Report completed by:
BBB of Dayton and Miami Valley