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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2026 Expires: January 2028

Southwest Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(502) 935-1848
8009 Terry Road
Louisville, KY, 40258
https://www.swcky.org
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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

Southwest Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

BBB has determined that Southwest Center's fundraising expense ratio is reasonable relative to compliance with standard 9. BBB has advised Southwest Center to net out expenses for its charitable gaming revenue in audits going forward, which should lower the ratio to under 35%.

Stated Purpose:

The mission of Southwest Center is to recognize and affirm the unique gifts of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting them in utilizing their talents to live fulfilling lives within their communities. It delivers over 2,600 programs a year focused on life skills, exercise, nutrition, and creative expression. Additionally, more than 1,000 community engagements enable participants to explore and enjoy various Louisville attractions and regional travel destinations, offering them the freedom to experience new places and activities.

Year, State Incorporated:
1982, KY

Also Known As:
Southwest Center for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.

Southwest Center is committed to assisting and supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their individualized goals: Day Training, Residential Services, Medical Support, Transportation Services, Onsite and Offsite Employment/Training, Community Access/Supports, and Respite Services.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Southwest Center's program expenses were:

Residential/Family Home Health $3,377,848
ADT and Workrooms $954,508
Transportation $586,596
Support Services $290,221
Total Program Expenses $5,209,173

Chief Executive
Dana Slucher, President & CEO

Chair of the Board
Diane Dulaney

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Community Volunteer

Board Size
7

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, 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 Southwest Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contracted Services $4,434,074
Gaming and other receipts $2,859,308
Private Pay User Fees $343,661
Grants and Donations $182,294
Non Monetary Donations $29,477
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets $20,593
Interest and Investment Income $2,412
Total Income $7,871,819

Programs: 63% Fundraising: 34% Administrative: 3%

Total Income $7,871,819
Total expenses: $8,243,076
  Program expenses $5,209,173
  Fundraising expenses $2,770,038
  Administrative expenses $207,115
  Other expenses $56,750
Income in Excess of Expenses $-371,257
Beginning Net Assets $1,352,862
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $981,605
Total Liabilities $852,297
Total Assets $1,833,902
Ending net assets as reported above include $981,055 without donor restrictions and $550 with donor restrictions. 

Total assets as reported include $742,939 invested in property and equipment, net.

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