Volunteer Center
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
Volunteer Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Volunteer Center is committed to providing individuals with
opportunities for volunteer experiences that benefit the
community.
Year, State Incorporated:
2004, IN
Also Known As:
RSVP of Allen County dba Volunteer Center
COATS
FOR KIDS- Annual county-wide collection program providing 8,200+ new and gently
used coats to children in local schools, shelters and social service agencies. The program is designed to eliminate financial and social barriers that inhibit low to moderate income children from receiving a winter coat.
Over 88,000 coats
have been distributed since 2000.
VITA TAX PROGRAM- IRS trained and certified volunteers offering free Federal and State Income Tax preparation to low income families and military families in the Allen County Community. Last year our IRS Certified Tax Volunteers assisted over 2,000 tax payers in 7 language groups and returned over 2.4 million dollars to Allen County families.
SECOND CHANCE EXPUNGEMENT INITIATIVE- Volunteer attorneys and trained volunteer attorney assistants provide free legal aid for expungement of criminal records, a major obstacle to better employment, housing and educational opportunities.
I CAN VOLUNTEER SERVICE TEAM Program – – I CAN stands for the values of Inclusion-Community-Access and Neighbors. This inclusive program provides free group based volunteer opportunities for individuals with enduring developmental and intellectual disabilities in an effort to eliminate barriers to service.
Nonprofit Capacity Building- The VolunteerCenter partners with 127 local nonprofits by providing a team of skilled volunteers to help expand their capacity to meet their mission. Access to the Galaxy Digital Get Connectedonline volunteer management platformis provided at no cost to all VolunteerCenter partner agencies.The platform providesa central hub to recruit,schedule and manage volunteers, report volunteer hours and maintainongoing communication.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Volunteer Center's program expenses were:
| Programs | $393,908 |
| Total Program Expenses | $393,908 |
Chief Executive
Ana Etter, Executive Director
Compensation*
$74,794
Chair of the Board
Steve Grashoff, President
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Peerless Cleaner
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
4
* 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.)
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 Volunteer Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Government Grants | $270,495 |
| Contributions and Grants | $101,556 |
| Program Service Revenue | $50,441 |
| Special Events | $32,934 |
| Contributed Nonfinancial Assets | $3,750 |
| Interest Income | $3,361 |
| Total Income | $462,537 |
Programs: 86% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $462,537 |
| Total expenses: | $459,337 |
| Program expenses | $393,908 |
| Fundraising expenses | $15,785 |
| Administrative expenses | $49,644 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $3,200 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $339,656 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $342,856 |
| Total Liabilities | $314,466 |
| Total Assets | $657,322 |
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BBB Serving Northern Indiana