Salvation Army (National Corporation)
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
Salvation Army (National Corporation) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Combined Financials
The following financial review covers the National Office of the Salvation Army and all of its affiliates in the USA. This information is based on the audited combined financial review for the year ended September 30, 2022 in The Salvation Army's 2023 annual report.
Total Revenue: $2,008,809,000
Total Expenses: $3,742,197,000
Programs: $3,090,278,000
Fundraising: $243,937,000
Administrative: $407,982,000
Income in excess of expenses: $-1,733,388,000
Beginning net assets: $13,722,976,000
Other changes in net assets: $496,797,000
Ending net assets: $12,486,385
Total liabilities: $4,286,517
Total assets: $16,772,902,000
Stated Purpose:
"to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination."
Year, State Incorporated:
1899, NY
Salvation Army - National Corporation (Salvation Army) reports that it works in 133 countries around the world through a network of facilities to support those in need. The organization provides shelter and food for the homeless, gifts and groceries at Christmas, daycare services, after-school tutoring, job training for displaced individuals, Bible classes for those in prison, summer camps for children, and disaster relief.
For the year ended September 30, 2022, Salvation Army (National Corporation)'s program expenses were:
| Program awareness and support | $64,725,779 |
| Education and publications | $4,439,603 |
| Disaster services | $3,023,151 |
| Training and development | $2,848,843 |
| Total Program Expenses | $75,037,376 |
Chief Executive
Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander
Compensation*
$110,701
Chair of the Board
Kenneth G. Hodder
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
National Commander, Salvation Army
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
114
*2022 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: In 2022, the National Community Relations and Development Secretary, Dale Bannon, was the highest compensated employee, receiving $255,571.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were less than 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $70,391,510, 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 Salvation Army (National Corporation)'s audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions of cash and other financial assets | $48,394,805 |
| Other revenue, primarily from affiliated territories | $41,932,156 |
| Legacies and bequests | $20,285,080 |
| Territorial assessments | $5,200,000 |
| Sales of publications | $1,824,505 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,711,625 |
| Contributions from split-interest agreements | $883,693 |
| Gain on sale of land, buildings and equipment | $11,125 |
| Investment return, net | $-20,449,654 |
| Total Income | $99,793,335 |
Programs: 94% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $99,793,335 |
| Total expenses: | $79,869,323 |
| Program expenses | $75,037,376 |
| Fundraising expenses | $32,049 |
| Administrative expenses | $4,799,898 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $19,924,012 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $265,808,205 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-8,626,535 |
| Ending Net Assets | $277,105,682 |
| Total Liabilities | $129,806,010 |
| Total Assets | $406,911,692 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a change in value of split-interest agreements.
Note 2: According to Salvation Army's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022, the organization received $1,711,625 in contributed goods and services including services ($1,312,475), advertising and media ($371,580), and airline miles ($27,570).
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