Multi-Cultural Development Center
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
Multi-Cultural Development Center does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
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.
Multi-Cultural Development Center does not meet this standard because:
At the time of initial assessment, MCDC's website did 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: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19
Multi-Cultural Development Center meets the remaining 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Multi-Cultural Development Center (MCDC) is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social services agency fulfilling the motto. Our motto is “empowering and preserving life through our youth.” Working with approximately 300 youth and parents from poverty, drug and crime-ridden communities, we implement a Seven-Core Family Development Program consisting of: social, political, economical, spiritual, physicalm, wellness essential and educational bridging the gap between home, church, and school.
Year, State Incorporated:
2005, LA
The Stonewall Learning Center offers pre-school, nursery and after-school opportunities. The Center is class A licensed and boasts a brand new facility that affords children a spacious, quality environment in which to learn and play. Staff members guide children through age-appropriate activities in a fun, loving atmosphere. before and after school transportation. The MCDC also hosts the Housing Counseling Program “to develop and enrich the lives of citizens within our community.”
Chair of the Board
Mr. Kenneth Thompson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
Not disclosed
Paid Staff Size
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.
| Total Income | $0 |
| Total expenses: | $0 |
| Program expenses | $0 |
| Fundraising expenses | $0 |
| Administrative expenses | $0 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $0 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $0 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Assets | $0 |
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