Southeastern Diabetes Education Services meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Southeastern Diabetes Education Services (SDES) reports that it serves children with diabetes through the provision of knowledge-based education and skills training in diabetes via activities in recreational and social environments. The organization states that operates Camp Seale Harris, which serves as a diabetes support program in 16 different program sites located throughout Alabama and North Florida. Program service sessions included seven overnight residential camps, five day camps, and thirteen community day events teaching children and families how to live well with diabetes. Participants receive health education, diabetes care skills, medical oversight, medications, networking, and emotional support. In 2019, SDES reports that its camp sessions served 1,319 children and families and that the organization provided 1,063 individuals with diabetes awareness, education, and support at its community-wide diabetes walks.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Southeastern Diabetes Education Services's program expenses were:
Program services |
$1,532,767 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$1,532,767 |
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events
Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,767,756 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 Southeastern Diabetes Education Services's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Program operations |
$1,028,916 |
Foundations and charitable trusts |
$292,256 |
Contributions from individuals |
$168,076 |
Corporations |
$95,806 |
Camp enrollment |
$95,806 |
Civic club contributions |
$79,671 |
Realized and unrealized gain on investments |
$28,109 |
Sales from store |
$7,225 |
Investment income |
$3,219 |
Total Income |
$1,760,608 |
- Programs: 91%
- Fundraising: 7%
- Administrative: 2%
Total Income |
$1,760,608 |
Program expenses |
$1,532,767 |
Fundraising expenses |
$113,907 |
Administrative expenses |
$41,187 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$1,687,861 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$72,747 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$708,253 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$781,000 |
Total Liabilities |
$99,350 |
Total Assets |
$880,350 |
Note: According to SDES' 2019 audited financial statements, the organization receieved $1,028,917 in donated pharmaceuticals and medical equipment ($658,869) and professional services ($370,048).