BENNETT COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Charity Report

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BENNETT COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

EIN 46-0321673

What they do

OUR MISSION STATEMENT is to PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS and SAFE TRANSPORTATION to SENIOR CITIZENS SO THAT EACH CAN REMAIN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME.

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They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

78.43%of revenue went to mission work76.0% of expenses · Program services

$103.18spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

24.75%of revenue went to management and office costs24.0% of expenses

$0.29in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

90.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $14,762 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $34,250 for AMI ALLEN (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2015

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$464,439

Mission workProgram services$364,25378.43% of revenue76.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$114,94824.75% of revenue24.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$479,201103.18% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Money in and money out

Revenue$464,439

Expenses$479,201

Annual shortfall $14,762 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$364,253 · 76.0% of expenses

Management and office costs$114,948 · 24.0% of expenses

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Revenue$464,439

Expenses$479,201

Assets$139,001

Income$464,439

Contributions$422,071

Mission work (program services)$364,253

Management and general$114,948

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2015

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

AMI ALLENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $34,250

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)

AMI ALLENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JAN HARRISTREASURER

LARRY GAUERSECRETARY

LAVERN CEPLECHAPRESIDENT

LORRAINE BUCKLESVICE PRESIDENT

TAMMY GREGGMEMBER

About this charity

Location: PO BOX 636, MARTIN, SD 57551
County: Bennett
In care of: AMI ALLEN
Primary officer: AMI ALLEN, DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(605) 685-6642

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2015
Tax period began: July 1, 2015
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: GARDNER LOUTZENHISER & RYAN PC
Revocation date: November 15, 2019