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New York BBB Wise Giving Report for
Families of September 11

A BBB Accredited charity

 


Expiration Date:
02/2009
Name:
Families of September 11
Address:
1560 Broadway
Suite 305
New York, NY 10036
Phone:
212-575-1878
Year, State Incorporated:
2001, Delaware
Affiliates:
None
Stated Purpose:
" To raise awareness about the effects of terrorism and public trauma and to champion domestic and international policies that prevent, protect against and respond to terrorist acts. "





Evaluation Conclusions
 

               
Families of September 11 meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.




Programs
 

               
Families of September 11 provides support to children and families affected by the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by offering updated information on issues of interest, access to resources, relevant articles, and advocacy to raise awareness about the effects of terrorism and public trauma. The organization also advocates for domestic and international policies that respond to the threat of terrorism including support for the 9/11 Commission Recommendations. The organization’s website includes information regarding legislative and policy awareness issues, mental health and wellness resources, news articles, and commemorative activities for 9/11 remembrances. In addition, the website hosts an online support group facilitated by an expert on bereavement issues. Families of September 11 also publishes a seasonal newsletter for caregivers of children affected by 9/11 events.



Governance
 

               
Chair of the Board:
Donald Goodrich
Board Size:
6
Paid Staff Size:
5







Fund Raising
 

               
Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, grant proposals, internet
Fund raising costs were 10.4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $470,990, 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 Families of September 11's Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

Source of Funds
 

Grants

 $393,000

Contributions

 77,990

Interest Income

 10,140

Total Income

$481,130

Expenses
 
Program Expenses 

Program Services

$263,159
Total Program Expenses:
Fund Raising Expenses
Administrative Expenses
Total expenses

Income in Excess of Expenses

 263,159
49,146
80,904
$408,013

$73,117



Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses


Programs: 68%  Fund Raising: 12%  Administrative 20% 
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Beginning net assets $174,046
Ending net assets 247,193
Total liabilities 261,654
Total assets
$508,847






 

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