United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County
Meets Standards
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
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to enrich the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families in their homes, in the communities, and in their lives."
Year, State Incorporated:
1956, WI
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County (UCP Dane) reports that it provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in south central Wisconsin. The organization supports individuals with autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, delays in speech, mobility and development issues, and more, through a variety of services. UCP Dane’s programs include early intervention services from birth to three years old, child care inclusion resources, teen outreach, and respite services, which provide direct care and supervision of children and adults with disabilities. In 2024, the organization reports it provided 41,749 hours of care, 17,828 hours of therapy, 10,009 hours of instruction, and served 2,136 families.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County's program expenses were:
| Birth to three Dane County | $1,882,962 |
| Birth to three Rock County | $1,689,887 |
| Youth resources and respite services | $1,633,661 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,206,510 |
Chief Executive
Ginger Schwahn, Executive Director
Compensation*
$127,061
Chair of the Board
Anna Stern
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, Tri-North Builders
Board Size
9
Paid Staff Size
380
*2023 compensation 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
Fundraising costs were less than 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,843,009, 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 United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Dane County Department of Human Services | $1,994,260 |
| Rock County Human Services Department | $1,788,806 |
| Youth resources and respite services revenue | $1,407,590 |
| Program service fees and therapy reimbursements | $584,658 |
| Interest income | $83,587 |
| Investment return, net | $71,883 |
| Contributions | $39,402 |
| Special events | $20,541 |
| Total Income | $5,990,727 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $5,990,727 |
| Total expenses: | $5,774,567 |
| Program expenses | $5,206,510 |
| Fundraising expenses | $19,827 |
| Administrative expenses | $525,015 |
| Other expenses | $23,215 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $216,160 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,117,522 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $2,477 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,341,159 |
| Total Liabilities | $646,357 |
| Total Assets | $3,987,516 |
Note 1: In the above financial statement, "other expenses" refers to information, referral, and advocacy.
Note 2: In the above financial statement, "other changes in net assets" refers to an increase in beneficial interest in assets held by the Madison Community Foundation.
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