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New York BBB Wise Giving Report for
Arab-American Family Support Center

A BBB Accredited charity

 


Expiration Date:
08/2010
Name:
Arab-American Family Support Center
Address:
150 Court Street
3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone:
718-643-8000
Web Site:
www.aafscny.org
Year, State Incorporated:
1994, New York
Affiliates:
None
Stated Purpose:
" Helps Arab immigrants and their families successfully adapt to life in the United States through services that strengthen families, foster the healthy development of children, encourage academic achievement, and help adults learn the basic literacy skills needed to fully participate in the world around them. "





Evaluation Conclusions
 

               
Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.




Programs
 

               
The Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) aids Arab immigrants in New York City in addressing cultural and language barriers, participating in the community, and promoting a more united Arab-American constituency. The organization offers individual and family counseling, domestic violence prevention, crisis intervention, information and referral services, educational referrals, and assistance with public benefits. Other programs include English language and citizenship classes, youth academic and leadership services, health insurance assistance, and legal service assistance. AAFSC is also the lead community partner of the Khalil Gibran International Academy, a public school dedicated to the Arabic language and culture.



Governance
 

               
Chief Executive Officer:
Lena Alhusseini, Executive Director
Compensation*:
$90,000
Chair of the Board:
Sherief Meleis
Board Size:
10
Paid Staff Size:
23



*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.




Fund Raising
 

               
Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals
Fund raising costs were 4.4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $967,253, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)




Tax Status
 

               
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.




Financial
 

               
The following information is based on AAFSC's Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.

Source of Funds
 

Government grants -- State, City, and Affiliate sources

 $728,200

Foundation grants

 131,000

Net assets released from restrictions

 86,750

Government grants -- Federal sourced

 80,936

Contributions -- corporate and individual

 27,117

Interest income

 5,030

Other revenues

 425

Total Income

$1,059,458

Expenses
 
Program Expenses 

Government and related -- sponsored programs

$770,292

Other sponsored programs

169,156
Total Program Expenses:
Fund Raising Expenses
Administrative Expenses
Total expenses

Expenses in Excess of Income

 939,448
42,881
101,001
$1,083,330

$(23,872)



Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses


Programs: 87%  Fund Raising: 4%  Administrative 9% 
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Beginning net assets $371,124
Ending net assets 347,252
Total liabilities 28,858
Total assets
$376,110






 

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