Center for Lay Ministries
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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Center for Lay Ministries meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Center for Lay Ministries operates a food pantry for residents of Clark County and the Bliss House, a residential recovery program for women. Our mission is to provide services to the vulnerable populations in the local community with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Year, State Incorporated:
1970, IN
The Center for Lay Ministries is an umbrella organization for two missions: a Food Pantry and the Bliss House. The Food Pantry is open five days a week to provide food to neighbors in need. The Bliss House is a residential program for women in recovery from alcohol and/or substance abuse.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, Center for Lay Ministries's program expenses were:
| Social services | $864,326 |
| Addiction services | $214,541 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,078,867 |
Chief Executive
Kara Brown, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Ms. Rhonda Grangier
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
19
Paid Staff Size
7
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Print advertisements
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 Center for Lay Ministries's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Net investment return (loss) | $-51,972 |
| Other income | $632 |
| Fundraisers and benefits, net | $701 |
| User fees | $49,968 |
| Contributions and grants | $434,271 |
| In-kind contributions | $592,311 |
| Total Income | $1,025,911 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $1,025,911 |
| Total expenses: | $1,196,419 |
| Program expenses | $1,078,867 |
| Fundraising expenses | $33,662 |
| Administrative expenses | $83,890 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-170,508 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,420,356 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,249,848 |
| Total Liabilities | $7,151 |
| Total Assets | $1,256,999 |
Total assets as reported above include $536,380 in property and equipment, net.
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