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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2026

Blue River Services, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
PO Box 547
Corydon, IN, 47112-0547

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

Blue River Services, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To assist people with disabilities in realizing maximum personal growth and development in home, work, and community by providing a continuum of individualized services and supports in settings least restrictive for the needs of the individual. As an adjunct to these services, whenever possible, Blue River Services will serve the similar need of the general community by providing services in non-segregated, community-based settings which emphasize the integrated inclusion of people with disabilities into all areas of life which are enjoyed by members of the community.

Year, State Incorporated:
1959, IN

Blue River Services provides supports to the disabled and disadvantaged population through Southern Indiana.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Blue River Services, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Program services $17,749,488
Total Program Expenses $17,749,488

Chief Executive
Daniel Lowe, CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. David Seacat

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
5

Paid Staff Size
318

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals

In addition, Blue River Services is a Metro United Way member agency.% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.99%

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 Blue River Services, Inc.'s audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Government Financial Assistance and Service Fees $16,123,446
Contributions $1,593,166
Rental Revenue $1,420,004
Sales/Contract Revenue $846,783
Gain on Sale of Assets $663,214
Investment Income $30,845
Other Revenue $24,105
Donated Vehicles, Building and Equipment $2,500
Total Income $20,704,063

Programs: 91% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 1%

Total Income $20,704,063
Total expenses: $19,469,795
  Program expenses $17,749,488
  Fundraising expenses $31,761
  Administrative expenses $220,107
  Other expenses $1,468,439
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,234,268
Beginning Net Assets $23,598,697
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $24,832,965
Total Liabilities $4,974,046
Total Assets $29,807,011
Ending net assets as reported above include $7,686,753 without donor restrictions and $17,146,212 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported above include $22,580,676 in property and equipment, net.

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