Healy-Murphy Center does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
HMC does not meet this Standard because:
- Although the organization produced a written effectiveness assessment report in March 2021, the report did not include recommendations for future actions.
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
HMC does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2022 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
HMC does not meet this Standard because the 2019-2020 annual report did not include:
- A summary of the organization's 2019-2020 program service accomplishments.
- The organization's financial information for the year ended September 30, 2020.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
HMC does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's website, https://www.healymurphy.org/, does not provide access to a privacy policy.
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:
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Healy-Murphy Center meets the remaining 14 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Healy-Murphy Center (HMC) reports that it offers educational programs and support activities for students who have not been successful in a traditional school environment. The organization assists students in receiving high school and high school equivalency diplomas. HMC operates a medical clinic staffed by nurse practitioners and a licensed professional counselor, which provide pre- and post-natal exams, childhood immunization, emergency services, health education, and referrals for health services. The organization also offers case management services for students, parenting and childbirth classes, vocational counseling, job placement services, and operates a childhood development center.
For the year ended September 30, 2020, Healy-Murphy Center's program expenses were:
Program services |
$3,275,195 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$3,275,195 |
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Chief Executive
Douglas J. Watson, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$89,100
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Chair of the Board
Sister Klein
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
General Superior, Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate
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Board Size
15
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Paid Staff Size
55
*2019 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,571,456 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 Healy-Murphy Center's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended September 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
In-kind contributions |
$702,675 |
Foundations and general contributions |
$586,594 |
City of San Antonio |
$571,053 |
Early Head Start grant |
$441,466 |
Federal grants |
$409,549 |
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County |
$372,233 |
Program service fees |
$371,411 |
Interest and investment income |
$329,824 |
Other income |
$56,593 |
Special events, net |
$37,939 |
Sisters of the Holy Spirit |
$21,000 |
Realized gain on investments, net |
$240 |
Total Income |
$3,900,577 |
- Programs: 96%
- Administrative: 4%
- Fundraising: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$3,900,577 |
Program expenses |
$3,275,195 |
Fundraising expenses |
$28,738 |
Administrative expenses |
$133,760 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,437,693 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$462,884 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$9,801,251 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$10,264,136 |
Total Liabilities |
$7,075,703 |
Total Assets |
$17,339,839 |
Note: According to HMC's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2021, the organzation received $702,675 in donated teacher salaries.