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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2025 Expires: January 2026

Assistance League of St. Louis

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
30 Henry Ave
Ellisville, MO, 63011-2187

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

Assistance League of St. Louis meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"Assistance League of St. Louis volunteers invest in student success and support families in crisis."

Year, State Incorporated:
1990, MO

Also Known As:
Assistance League St Louis Fantastic Finds

Operation School Bell, Project ROSE, Assistance League Outreach, Books From Friends, Assistance League Scholarships

For the year ended May 31, 2024, Assistance League of St. Louis's program expenses were:

Programs $1,355,261
Total Program Expenses $1,355,261

Chair of the Board
Sandy Brody, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
11

Paid Staff Size
0

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Grant proposals

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 12.40%

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 Assistance League of St. Louis's audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Thrift Shop Revenue $565,603
In-Kind Donations $478,847
Special Events $346,142
Contributions $313,800
Investment Income $271,295
Membership $48,730
Total Income $2,024,417

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 4%

Total Income $2,024,417
Total expenses: $1,680,881
  Program expenses $1,355,261
  Fundraising expenses $217,413
  Administrative expenses $67,194
  Other expenses $41,013
Income in Excess of Expenses $343,536
Beginning Net Assets $4,008,868
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $4,352,404
Total Liabilities $96,395
Total Assets $4,448,799

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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois