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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2026

ZG | zoomgroup

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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4545 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY, 40220-3527

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

ZG | zoomgroup meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To assist individuals with disabilities in exploring, creating, and realizing their journey.

Year, State Incorporated:
1986, KY

Also Known As:
Zoom Group

ZG is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1986, it provides comprehensive support services and programs to help clients thrive in their communities. LifeWorkZ provides programs to enhance daily living skills. StudioWorkZ is an inclusive art studio for artists with and without disabilities. Employment support provides clients with assistance in finding and maintaining jobs. TransitionZ provides pre-employment transition courses. ZoomWorkZ provides pre-vocational services. SupportWorkZ provides access to certified specialists and therapeutic services. RideWorkZ provides transportation services for clients. ZG also operates DiscoverU Kentucky, which helps individuals with disabilities ages 14 and up become independent community members. Through its diverse programs, ZG aims to create a supportive environment where individuals with disabilities can explore their potential, develop skills, and actively participate in their communities.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, ZG | zoomgroup's program expenses were:

Logistics $1,064,743
AbilityOne $675,776
Other Services $448,700
SupportWorkZ $400,734
LifeworkZ $236,242
StudioWorkZ $204,752
AvenueZ/TransitionZ $136,978
Total Program Expenses $3,167,925

Chair of the Board
Ms. Melissa Marvel, President/CEO

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
14

Paid Staff Size
39

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 8.47%

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 ZG | zoomgroup's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Service revenues $3,878,182
Contributions and grants $382,516
Special event revenue $17,493
Rental revenue $8,500
Other revenues $8,422
Gain (loss) on investments $6,850
Loss on disposal of property $-9,993
Total Income $4,291,970

Programs: 82% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 17%

Total Income $4,291,970
Total expenses: $3,852,380
  Program expenses $3,167,925
  Fundraising expenses $33,894
  Administrative expenses $650,561
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $439,590
Beginning Net Assets $2,369,792
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,809,382
Total Liabilities $2,245,455
Total Assets $5,054,837
Ending net assets as reported above include $2,759,382 without donor restrictions and $50,000 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported above include $2,910,205 in property and equipment, net.

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