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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2025 Expires: January 2027

Christian Clearing House

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(419) 422-2222
1800 North Blanchard Street, Suite 107
Findlay, OH, 45840
http://hcchfindlay.org/
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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

Christian Clearing House meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to provide emergency assistance for our neighbors facing financial, emotional, or spiritual needs in Hancock County."

Year, State Incorporated:
1994, OH

Christian Clearing House (CCH) reports it is a member organization made up of 59 churches in Hancock County, Ohio. The organization provides material assistance to those experiencing homelessness, unemployment, or disabilities through clothing and food. CCH also offers financial assistance through rent and utility payments, prescription medicines, and other daily needs. The organization collaborates with local social agencies to assist with referrals for additional services.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Christian Clearing House's program expenses were:

Program services $494,330
Total Program Expenses $494,330

Chief Executive
Tammy Stahl, Executive Director

Compensation*
$55,053

Chair of the Board
Dick Stephens

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired

Board Size
14

Paid Staff Size
2

*2023 compensation, according to CCH, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio

Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $786,908, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

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 Christian Clearing House's unaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Contributions $353,299
Grants $176,744
In-kind contributions $129,796
Special events, net $69,184
United Way funding $57,885
Investment income $6,709
BVC administration fee $5,000
Total Income $798,617

Programs: 87% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $798,617
Total expenses: $567,698
  Program expenses $494,330
  Fundraising expenses $44,207
  Administrative expenses $29,161
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $230,919
Beginning Net Assets $624,467
Other Changes In Net Assets $59,426
Ending Net Assets $795,960
Total Liabilities $32,148
Total Assets $828,108

Note 1: According to CCH's 2022 CPA-reviewed financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $129,796 in the form of client assistance.
Note 2: In the above financial statements, “other changes in net assets” refers to a change in beneficiary interest from Edward Jones Investments and a change in beneficiary interest from funds at the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance