A Leg To Stand On
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
A Leg To Stand On meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide fre, high-quality prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, and wheelchairs to children with limb disabilities in the developing world.
Year, State Incorporated:
2002, NY
A Leg To Stand On (ALTSO) provides prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, and appropriately fitted wheelchairs to children who suffer from traumatic injuries. The organization reports that it has 11 programs in 10 countries throughout the developing world. ALTSO also reports that he provides free orthopedic care to children living with untreated limb disabilities. The organization aims to provide three essential needs: modular prosthetic limb kits, customized orthotic braces, and appropriately fitted wheelchairs.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, A Leg To Stand On's program expenses were:
| Program services | $430,286 |
| Total Program Expenses | $430,286 |
Chief Executive
Gabrielle Mueller Evrard, Executive Director
Compensation*
$134,780
Chair of the Board
C. Mead Welles
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Octagon Asset Management
Board Size
4
Paid Staff Size
5
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Special events, Foundation grants
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $612,107, 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 A Leg To Stand On's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Source of Funds
| Other income | $1,360 |
| Investment return, net | $1,624 |
| Contributions in-kind | $18,706 |
| Corporate contributions | $56,383 |
| Foundations | $90,496 |
| Individuals | $136,841 |
| Special events | $309,681 |
| Total Income | $605,091 |
Programs: 73% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 15%
| Total Income | $605,091 |
| Total expenses: | $586,951 |
| Program expenses | $430,286 |
| Fundraising expenses | $67,535 |
| Administrative expenses | $89,130 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $18,140 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $332,308 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $350,448 |
| Total Liabilities | $74,381 |
| Total Assets | $424,829 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, ALTSO received in-kind income of $18,706 in the form of design and implementation of product packaging for prosthetic and orthopedic devices.
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Report completed by:
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