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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2023 Expires: October 2025

Southwest Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(502) 935-1848
8009 Terry Road
Louisville, KY, 40258
https://www.swcky.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

Southwest Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The mission of SWC is to recognize and affirm the unique gifts of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting them in utilizing their talents to live fulfilling lives within their communities. SWC deliver over 2,600 programs a year focused on life skills, exercise, nutrition, and creative expression. Additionally, more than 1,000 community engagements enable participants to explore and enjoy various Louisville attractions and regional travel destinations, offering them the freedom to experience new places and activities.

Year, State Incorporated:
1982, KY

Also Known As:
Southwest Center for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.

Southwest Center is committed to assist and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their individualized goals: Day Training, Residential Services, Medical Support, Transportation Services, 
Onsite and Offsite Employment/Training, Community Access/Supports, and Respite Services.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, Southwest Center's program expenses were:

Residential/Family Home Health $2,082,856
ADT and Workrooms $983,582
Transportation $389,419
Support services $59,864
Total Program Expenses $3,515,721

Chief Executive
Dana Slucher, Executive Director

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed

Board Size
9

Paid Staff Size
80

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

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.11%

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 Southwest Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Source of Funds
Contracted services $2,762,220
Gain on extinguishment of PPP debt $1,068,708
Private pay user fees $666,179
Grants and donations $505,305
Non monetary donations $29,000
Interest and investment income $32
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets $-300
Total Income $5,031,144

Programs: 92% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 7%

Total Income $5,031,144
Total expenses: $3,832,228
  Program expenses $3,515,721
  Fundraising expenses $1,800
  Administrative expenses $271,730
  Other expenses $42,977
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,198,916
Beginning Net Assets $-265,856
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $933,060
Total Liabilities $863,385
Total Assets $1,796,445
Ending net assets as reported above include $919,010 without donor restrictions and $14,050 with donor restrictions. 

Total assets as reported include $751,174 invested in property and equipment, net.

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