Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc.
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
Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc. does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
FVS does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not:
- Review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer at least once every two years.
Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.
FVS does not meet this Standard because:
- According to its IRS Form 990-EZ for the fiscal year ended 9/30/2022, the organization spent $102,706 or 60% of its total expenses on programs.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 13
Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc. meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
“to promote, sponsor, and encourage activities and programs that benefit the residents of the Flagler County area by promoting volunteerism and providing volunteer resources that meet the needs of our diverse and ever-changing community.”
Year, State Incorporated:
2000, FL
Flagler Volunteer Services (FVS) states it provides volunteer support to local non-profits and government agencies, including recruitment, placement, orientation, training, recognition, and tracking of volunteer hours. The organization’s programs include AmeriCorps Senior RSVP, an opportunity for Americans aged 55 and older to volunteer long-term with a specific organization in their community; ReadingPals, a statewide initiative to pair volunteers with pre-K to 3rd grade students to increase early literacy; the Giving Store, a place for K-5th grade students to select gifts for their household during the holiday season; Flagler Blanketeers, volunteer knitters and crocheters that produce items for individuals and families in crisis; and S.W.A.T. (Support Workers Available Today) Team, which provides volunteers for local events, community activities, and one-day projects.
For the year ended September 30, 2022, Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| AmeriCorps Senior RSVP | $44,557 |
| The Giving Store | $30,388 |
| ReadingPals | $20,227 |
| Emergency support services and Flagler COAD | $7,316 |
| Flagler Blanketeers | $218 |
| Total Program Expenses | $102,706 |
Chief Executive
Suzanne (Suzy) Gamblain, Executive Director
Compensation*
$51,541
Chair of the Board
Edwin Barth
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
8
Paid Staff Size
3
*2021 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 $181,051, 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 Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc.'s IRS Form 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $181,136 |
| Interest income | $3 |
| Special events, net | $-85 |
| Total Income | $181,054 |
Programs: 60% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 20%
| Total Income | $181,054 |
| Total expenses: | $172,035 |
| Program expenses | $102,706 |
| Fundraising expenses | $691 |
| Administrative expenses | $35,165 |
| Other expenses | $33,473 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $9,019 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $38,535 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $47,554 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,294 |
| Total Assets | $50,848 |
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