Good Shepherd School for Children
Meets Standards
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
Good Shepherd School for Children meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Provide quality inclusive education for children with special need and typically developing children from ages six weeks to six years as well as exceptional learning and growth experiences supplemented by therapy up to age 18."
Year, State Incorporated:
1973, MO
Founded in 1967, Good Shepherd School for Children offers two principal services--an inclusive early learning center and pediatric therapy services. Given that each year, two-thirds to three-fourths of the children serviced have special needs, Good Shepherd's mission to help each child reach his/her full potential can vary greatly. Good Shepherd nurtures and educates both children with special needs, and typically developing children from ages 6 weeks until entry into kindergarten at its early learning center. In addition to being licensed by the State of Missouri, Good Shepherd is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which holds to a higher standard of care. In center, Good Shepherd offers many supports to special needs children: a) low student-to-teacher ratios of one teacher for every six children over age two; b) teachers with degrees in early childhood or education, or are working on related degrees such as nursing; c) Good Shepherd staff attends Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) to ensure that teachers are working in conjunction with parents, therapists and school districts. In the community, Good Shepherd provides therapy to children up to age 18 through one-on-one outpatient services, and in small groups. Good Shepherd offers speech, occupational, physical, recreational, music and developmental therapies by licensed therapists. Good Shepherd teachers and therapists have extensive experience in serving children with Down syndrome, the autistic spectrum, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, visual impariment and other special needs.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Good Shepherd School for Children's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,301,009 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,301,009 |
Chief Executive
Daryl Rothman, President
Chair of the Board
Julie Francois PhD
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Bayer
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
32
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Good Shepherd School for Children's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Tuition | $1,163,713 |
| Contributions | $343,658 |
| Net Gain on Investments | $69,625 |
| Interest and Dividend Income | $44,234 |
| Therapy Services | $17,571 |
| Miscellaneous | $9,700 |
| Special Events | $308 |
| Total Income | $1,648,809 |
Programs: 82% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 17%
| Total Income | $1,648,809 |
| Total expenses: | $1,584,622 |
| Program expenses | $1,301,009 |
| Fundraising expenses | $9,166 |
| Administrative expenses | $274,447 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $64,187 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,733,625 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,797,812 |
| Total Liabilities | $164,556 |
| Total Assets | $1,962,368 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois