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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2027

St. Joseph Missions Women's Shelter

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

3505 Lake Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN, 46805

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

St. Joseph Missions Women's Shelter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To provide emergency shelter and resources for single homeless women, regardless of their faith, in an environment that respects their dignity as human persons, affords them the opportunity to live individually and collectively with others in a safe environment of self-government, and empowers them to network with local businesses and social services for employment and self-sufficiency.  

Year, State Incorporated:
2016, IN

We operate an emergency shelter specifically for single women facing homelessness. In addition to offering safe accommodations, we also provide on-site case management services. Our program accommodates 19 women, allowing them to stay with us for up to 30 days. Guests are eligible to extend their stay for another 60 days if they successfully meet their goals. 

For the year ended December 31, 2023, St. Joseph Missions Women's Shelter's program expenses were:

Programs $306,802
Total Program Expenses $306,802

Chief Executive
Erin Ness, Executive Director

Compensation*
$60,586

Chair of the Board
Dr. Monique Levesque-Hartle, Owner/Agent

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Allen County Chiropractic Wellness Center

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
11

* 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, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.56%

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 St. Joseph Missions Women's Shelter's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $492,388
Government Grants $30,187
United Way $30,000
Special Events $7,575
Other Income $2,015
Interest Income $314
Total Income $562,479

Programs: 75% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 20%

Total Income $562,479
Total expenses: $409,853
  Program expenses $306,802
  Fundraising expenses $19,961
  Administrative expenses $83,090
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $152,626
Beginning Net Assets $351,573
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $504,199
Total Liabilities $174,957
Total Assets $679,156

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