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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2025

Christian Service Program Institute

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
17 18
(318) 221-4857
2352 Levy St.
Shreveport, LA, 71101
https://www.bbb.org/shreveport/consumer/qualify/90118402
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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

Christian Service Program Institute does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

Christian Service Program Institute does not meet this standard because:

At the time of initial assessment, it was observed that Christian Service does not describe its past year program service accomplishments on its website, and the charity does not disclose financial information to donors by providing, at minimum, access to its most recent IRS Form 990 on its website.

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.

Christian Service Program Institute does not meet this standard because:

At the time of initial assessment, it was observed that Chrisitan Services does not provide on its website a privacy policy meeting the required criteria to its visitors.

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: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19

Christian Service Program Institute meets the remaining 7 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Assessment performed by Greg Thompson, PhD CAP CFLE | Charity Review Director

Stated Purpose:
As followers of Jesus, our mission is to serve those in need with food, clothing, and other resources in an atmosphere of dignity, love and hope.

Year, State Incorporated:
1982, LA

Christian Service provides emergency assistance with food (including operation of a soup kitchen), clothing, rent, utilities and medical expenses.

For the year ended N/A, Christian Service Program Institute's program expenses were:

Program Services $256,327
Total Program Expenses $256,327

Chair of the Board
Mr. Kevin Nolton

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
Not disclosed

Paid Staff Size
24

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.00%

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.

Source of Funds
Contrributions and Fundraising $261,045
Grants $178,225
Net Investment Return $37,883
Total Income $477,153

Programs: 100% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 0%

Total Income $477,153
Total expenses: $256,327
  Program expenses $256,327
  Fundraising expenses $0
  Administrative expenses $0
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $220,826
Beginning Net Assets $0
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Total Assets $0

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