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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2024 Expires: December 2025

L' Arche St. Louis

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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9445 Litzsinger Rd
Saint Louis, MO, 63144-2113

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

L' Arche St. Louis meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
At L’Arche St.Louis, we are on a mission to Make known the gifts of adults with developmental disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships. Foster an environment that responds to the changing needs of our members, while remaining faithful to the core values of our founding story. Engage in diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society where everyone belongs.

Year, State Incorporated:
2007, MO

As a licensed care provider by the state of Missouri, L’Arche St. Louis is proud to provide residential support in St. Louis County with three community-oriented group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We also have a Family Support day time program, music therapy and theater programs, and provide regular opportunities for the I/DD community to engage with us at events, educational opportunities, and more.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, L' Arche St. Louis's program expenses were:

Programs $1,895,151
Total Program Expenses $1,895,151

Chief Executive
Paula Kilcoyne, Executive Director

Compensation*
$92,691

Chair of the Board
Gregory Anderson, Attorney

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Law Office of Gregory Anderson

Board Size
12

Paid Staff Size
47

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

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 21.61%

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 L' Arche St. Louis's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Medicaid and Supported Community LIving $2,252,801
Employee Retention Tax Credit Income $399,456
Capital Campaign $360,000
Contributions $267,772
Special Events $134,638
In-Kind Contributions $36,110
Grants $10,000
Interest Income $6,960
Other $2,066
Total Income $3,469,803

Programs: 78% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 14%

Total Income $3,469,803
Total expenses: $2,416,038
  Program expenses $1,895,151
  Fundraising expenses $174,699
  Administrative expenses $346,188
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,053,765
Beginning Net Assets $1,633,288
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,687,053
Total Liabilities $1,000,055
Total Assets $3,687,108

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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois