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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2023 Expires: December 2025

Dakota Center, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(937) 228-8961
33 Barnett St
Dayton, OH, 45402-8206
https://www.facebook.com/dakotacenter
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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

Dakota Center, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
According to Dakota Center, Inc., its mission is "to awaken the whole human potential of those we serve."

Year, State Incorporated:
1967, OH

The organization is a full service community center providing personal growth for high risk youth as well as programs for senior citizens.

Youth programs include after-school day care consisting of reading & math tutorials, Homework Club, Art Appreciation, Computer Skills, Drill/Dance/Percussion Units, First Job Training (15-19 yrs), basketball, karate and tennis.

Adult programs include Computer Skills and EEOP (Entreprenurial & Business Skills) and senior programs are Golden Age Club and Computer Skills classes.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Dakota Center, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $471,536
Total Program Expenses $471,536

Chief Executive
Michael Miller, Executive Director

Compensation*
$63,008

Chair of the Board
Kristina Jackson Ware,, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
9

Paid Staff Size
6

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.66%

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 Dakota Center, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Grants $183,253
Contributions $180,265
Investment income $119,686
Program Fees $29,044
Fundraising income $3,581
Other $849
Change in beneficial interest $-672,149
Total Income $-155,471

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 9%

Total Income $-155,471
Total expenses: $526,616
  Program expenses $471,536
  Fundraising expenses $6,039
  Administrative expenses $49,041
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-682,087
Beginning Net Assets $4,414,294
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $3,732,207
Total Liabilities $70,400
Total Assets $3,802,607

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Report completed by:
BBB of Dayton and Miami Valley