Assistance League of Tucson
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Assistance League of Tucson does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
Assistance League of Tucson does not meet this standard because:
The Board President also serves as the CEO of the organization.
Assistance League of Tucson meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Volunteers working in the Tucson community to help those in need.
Year, State Incorporated:
1959, AZ
Operation School Bell®
Since 1994 Operation School Bell has provided children in need in Tucson with appropriate clothing to encourage regular school attendance and increase self-esteem. Last year we dressed almost 4,000 children.
Assault Survivor Kits®
Assistance League of Tucson joins the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA), Children’s Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona, and Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse to respond to the needs of victims of domestic and sexual assault in our community.
Hooked on Books
Since 2002, Hooked on Books has worked with Tucson Title 1 schools to provide their libraries and classrooms with books they need to support literacy.
Starting Over Supplies
People who have left shelters or abusive home situations are given kits of basic household supplies so they can live independently again with hope and dignity.
Teddy Bears
Since 1989, Teddy Bears has provided child-safe, cuddly teddy bears to children in emotional or physical crises.
Assisteens®
Assisteens are high school volunteers and they have two philanthropic programs. The primary philanthropic program is Assisteens® Helping Tucson Teens. The focus is to strengthen Title 1 middle school art, music, and physical education programs through mini-grants of in-kind materials. The other program is Assisteens® Community Service.
For the year ended April 30, 2022, Assistance League of Tucson's program expenses were:
| Operation School Bell | $381,968 |
| Starting over supplies | $114,433 |
| Assault survivor kits | $26,805 |
| Hooked on books | $17,615 |
| Assisteens helping Tucson teens | $17,368 |
| Teddy bear program | $14,885 |
| Other program | $2,717 |
| Total Program Expenses | $575,791 |
Chief Executive
Ashlie Counts-Jenkins, President
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
2
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Tucson's audited financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Thrift shop revenue | $646,910 |
| Contributions and grants | $428,209 |
| Fundraising events and activities | $21,617 |
| Membership | $21,155 |
| Other income | $3,720 |
| Interest income | $3,659 |
| Unrealized/realized gain/(loss) on investment | $-12,020 |
| Total Income | $1,113,250 |
Programs: 65% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 18%
| Total Income | $1,113,250 |
| Total expenses: | $891,160 |
| Program expenses | $575,791 |
| Fundraising expenses | $157,117 |
| Administrative expenses | $158,252 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $222,090 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,462,060 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,684,150 |
| Total Liabilities | $80,776 |
| Total Assets | $2,764,926 |
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