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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2024 Expires: November 2025

Allen County Christmas Bureau

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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

Allen County Christmas Bureau meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Assistance for needy families.  

Year, State Incorporated:
1992, IN

Also Known As:
Christmas Bureau

The Christmas Bureau works with social services agencies whose case managers refer to their clients to the Christmas Bureau for assistance.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Allen County Christmas Bureau's program expenses were:

Programs $10,000
Total Program Expenses $10,000

Chair of the Board
Ms. Kaye Kleinschmidt, President

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
1

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: 1.75%

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 Allen County Christmas Bureau's IRS Form 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants $25,139
Investment Income $509
Total Income $25,648

Programs: 87% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 9%

Total Income $25,648
Total expenses: $11,439
  Program expenses $10,000
  Fundraising expenses $439
  Administrative expenses $1,000
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $14,209
Beginning Net Assets $27,698
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $41,907
Total Liabilities $0
Total Assets $41,907

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana