People's Resource Center
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
People's Resource Center does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
People's Resource Center does not meet this standard because:
Organization stated that they do not have an effectiveness policy.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
People's Resource Center does not meet this standard because:
Annual report does not contain all of the required elements.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 13
People's Resource Center meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The People’s Resource Center community exists to respond to basic human needs, promote dignity and justice, and create a future of hope and opportunity for the residents of DuPage County, Illinois.
Year, State Incorporated:
1980, IL
Our programs are grouped into two categories: our Essential Services and Empowerment Programs. Families searching for immediate assistance can access our Essential Services Program, which improves access to food, seasonal clothing, and financial assistance. Residents looking to work towards personal and professional goals can access educational programs, resources and workshops through our Empowerment Program, which includes Adult Literacy, Computer Training and Access, Community Art, and Job Assistance.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, People's Resource Center's program expenses were:
| Program services | $12,502,438 |
| Total Program Expenses | $12,502,438 |
Chief Executive
Jenifer Fabian, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Ms. Erin Norton, Board President
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
18
Paid Staff Size
46
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Clothing
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 People's Resource Center's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| In-kind contributions | $9,088,335 |
| Grants | $2,508,506 |
| Donations and appeals | $2,259,136 |
| Government funding | $417,374 |
| Events/Fundraisers | $20,297 |
| Miscellaneous income | $2,586 |
| Investment return (loss) | $-517,906 |
| Total Income | $13,778,328 |
Programs: 89% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $13,778,328 |
| Total expenses: | $14,049,942 |
| Program expenses | $12,502,438 |
| Fundraising expenses | $508,778 |
| Administrative expenses | $919,957 |
| Other expenses | $118,769 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-271,614 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $11,670,547 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,398,933 |
| Total Liabilities | $225,891 |
| Total Assets | $11,624,824 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois