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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2026

Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(260) 422-3528
602 E Wayne St
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-2016
https://www.associatedchurches.org/
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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

Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

Year, State Incorporated:
1944, IN

Also Known As:
Associated Churches

Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County was created in 1944 by representatives from 23 local churches. Today, Associated Churches is a unique faith-based organization that brings together volunteers, churches, and businesses to pray, serve, and work together to improve our community and respond to those in need. We do not discriminate against any group or restrict anyone from receiving services from our organization. We serve people from all social, religious, gender, and racial backgrounds. 

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County's program expenses were:

Programs $1,645,978
Total Program Expenses $1,645,978

Chief Executive
Roger Reece, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Reverend Chris Nunley, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
18

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.52%

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 Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $1,276,616
Contributed Nonfinancial Assets $520,172
Change in Interest in Associated Churches Foundation $72,374
Special Events $20,313
Interest Income $243
Loss on Disposal of Equipment $-1,255
Total Income $1,888,463

Programs: 76% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 23%

Total Income $1,888,463
Total expenses: $2,160,102
  Program expenses $1,645,978
  Fundraising expenses $9,536
  Administrative expenses $504,588
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-271,639
Beginning Net Assets $3,226,113
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,954,474
Total Liabilities $1,361,874
Total Assets $4,316,348

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana