Women's and Children's Alliance
Standards Not Met
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Standards Not Met
Standards Legend
- Meets Standards
- Standards Not Met
- Did Not Disclose
- Review In Progress
- Unable to Verify
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
Oversight of Operations and Staff: Standard 1
Description
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fundraising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.The organization meets this standard.
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Board Size
Number of Board Members: Standard 2
Description
Soliciting organizations shall have a board of directors with a minimum of five voting members.The organization meets this standard.
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Board Meetings
Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings: Standard 3
Description
An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.The organization meets this standard.
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Board Compensation
Compensated Board Members: Standard 4
Description
Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.The organization meets this standard.
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Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest: Standard 5
Description
No transaction(s) in which any board or staff members have material conflicting interests with the charity resulting from any relationship or business affiliation. Factors that will be considered when concluding whether or not a related party transaction constitutes a conflict of interest and if such a conflict is material, include, but are not limited to: any arm's length procedures established by the charity; the size of the transaction relative to like expenses of the charity; whether the interested party participated in the board vote on the transaction; if competitive bids were sought and whether the transaction is one-time, recurring or ongoing.The organization meets this standard.
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
Board Policy on Effectiveness: Standard 6
Description
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.Women's and Children's Alliance does not meet this standard because:Its board of directors does not have a board policy stating that the organization's performance and effectiveness will be assessed at least once every two years.
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Effectiveness Report
Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness: Standard 7
Description
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.Women's and Children's Alliance does not meet this standard because:It did not produce a written report outlining the results of an effectiveness assessment.
Finances
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Program Expenses
Program Service Expense Ratio: Standard 8
Description
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.The organization meets this standard.
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Fundraising Expenses
Fundraising Expense Ratio: Standard 9
Description
Spending should be no more than 35% of related contributions on fundraising. Related contributions include donations, legacies, and other gifts received as a result of fundraising efforts.The organization meets this standard.
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Accumulating Funds
Ending Net Assets: Standard 10
Description
Avoid accumulating funds that could be used for current program activities. To meet this standard, the charity's unrestricted net assets available for use should not be more than three times the size of the past year's expenses or three times the size of the current year's budget, whichever is higher.The organization meets this standard.
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Audit Report
Financial Statements: Standard 11
Description
Make available to all, on request, complete annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. When total annual gross income exceeds $1 million, these statements should be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $1 million, a review by a certified public accountant is sufficient to meet this standard. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $250,000, an internally produced, complete financial statement is sufficient to meet this standard.The organization meets this standard.
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses: Standard 12
Description
Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fundraising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.The organization meets this standard.
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Accurate Expense Reporting
Accuracy of Expenses in Financial Statements: Standard 13
Description
Accurately report the charity's expenses, including any joint cost allocations, in its financial statements. For example, audited or unaudited statements which inaccurately claim zero fundraising expenses or otherwise understate the amount a charity spends on fundraising, and/or overstate the amount it spends on programs will not meet this standard.The organization meets this standard.
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Budget Plan
Budget: Standard 14
Description
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fundraising, and administration.Women's and Children's Alliance does not meet this standard because:The budget provided outlines some natural expenses but does not clearly identify the projected amounts to be spent on program services and administration. It did, however, identify projected fundraising expenses.
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
Misleading Appeals: Standard 15
Description
Have solicitations and informational materials, distributed by any means, that are accurate, truthful and not misleading, both in whole and in part. Appeals that omit a clear description of program(s) for which contributions are sought will not meet this standard. A charity should also be able to substantiate that the timing and nature of its expenditures are in accordance with what is stated, expressed, or implied in the charity's solicitations.The organization meets this standard.
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Annual Report
Annual Report: Standard 16
Description
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fundraising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.Women's and Children's Alliance does not meet this standard because:The financial review in its 2017-2018 annual report does not provide the organization's program, fundraising and administrative expense totals or the organization's ending net assets.
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Website Disclosures
Web Site Disclosures: Standard 17
Description
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.The organization meets this standard.
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Donor Privacy
Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy: Standard 18
Description
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.The organization meets this standard.
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
Cause Related Marketing: Standard 19
Description
Clearly disclose how the charity benefits from the sale of products or services (i.e., cause-related marketing) that state or imply that a charity will benefit from a consumer sale or transaction. Such promotions should disclose, at the point of solicitation: (a) the actual or anticipated portion of the purchase price that will benefit the charity (e.g., 5 cents will be contributed to abc charity for every xyz company product sold), (b) the duration of the campaign (e.g., the month of October), (c) any maximum or guaranteed minimum contribution amount (e.g., up to a maximum of $200,000).The organization meets this standard.
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Complaints
Complaints: Standard 20
Description
Respond promptly to and act on complaints brought to its attention by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and/or local Better Business Bureaus about fundraising practices, privacy policy violations and/or other issues.The organization meets this standard.
Conclusion
Women's and Children's Alliance does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6: Board Policy on Effectiveness - Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Women's and Children's Alliance does not meet this standard because:Its board of directors does not have a board policy stating that the organization's performance and effectiveness will be assessed at least once every two years.
Standard 7: Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness - Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
Women's and Children's Alliance does not meet this standard because:It did not produce a written report outlining the results of an effectiveness assessment.
Standard 14: Budget - Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fundraising, and administration.
Women's and Children's Alliance does not meet this standard because:The budget provided outlines some natural expenses but does not clearly identify the projected amounts to be spent on program services and administration. It did, however, identify projected fundraising expenses.
Standard 16: Annual Report - Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fundraising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
Women's and Children's Alliance does not meet this standard because:The financial review in its 2017-2018 annual report does not provide the organization's program, fundraising and administrative expense totals or the organization's ending net assets.
Women's and Children's Alliance meets the remaining 16 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Purpose
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Year, State Incorporated
1913, ID
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Stated Purpose
The mission of Women's and Children's Alliance is to provide safety, healing and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault.- WCA provides Safety to domestic abuse and sexual assault victims through our two 24-hour crisis hotlines, our domestic abuse shelter, safety planning assistance, and court advocacy.- WCA provides Healing through therapy services, support groups, and client advocacy.- WCA provides Freedom through case management and residential classes in financial literacy, nurturing parenting, and life skills.Through these core values we hope to provide security, hope, and empowerment and to break the cycle of violence.
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Also Known As:
WCA, A Boutique Thrift Store
Programs
The Women’s & Children’s Alliance provides safety, healing, and freedom to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Programs and services include:The WCA operates two 24-hour crisis hotlines. If you or someone you love needs help, call these numbers:- Domestic Abuse Crisis Hotline/Línea Directa De Crisis De Violencia Doméstica: 208.343.7025- Rape Crisis Hotline/Línea Directa De Crisis De Violación: 208.345.7273 (RAPE)- TDD/TTY: 800.377.3529Case Management: There are many obstacles that victims have to overcome before they can be truly free of domestic violence. The WCA Bachelor’s level Case Managers and Interns provide assistance to victims as they work towards overcoming these obstacles. Case Managers link clients with community resources such as: health care services (e.g. Medicaid); education; employment; food banks; financial literacy; housing; transportation; finances; and children’s services. Case Managers also teach life skills classes, help clients learn to budget, write resumes, fix nutritious meals on a budget and be assertive in asking for help. For clients who are involved with Child Protective Services or have probation officers, the Case Managers assist with plan coordination to reduce barriers to clients’ successes.Additionally, Case Managers also help facilitate some of the Group Sessions offered to residential clients.Secure Shelter & Transitional Living: The WCA provides a comprehensive and secure 120-day residential shelter program and transitional housing, in confidential locations with round-the-clock staff assistance, private rooms and common living facilities for women and children who are fleeing domestic and/or sexual assault. While living at the WCA, residents participate in a comprehensive program including: Group and Individual Counseling for Women and Children; Case Management; Life Skills, Parenting and Recovery Classes; and Safety Planning. On-site child care is provided for mothers participating in the residential program. All residents receive the benefit of the WCA’s other services free of charge while residing in our shelter.Safety Planning Workshops: Clients can complete a personalized safety plan with trained WCA personnel. Sessions are available by appointment only. Please call 208.577.4498. This free educational service is open to the community.Therapy & Support: Master’s level therapists and interns provide therapy services to adult and child victims of emotional and physical abuse, rape and sexual assault and to survivors with co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental health disorders). Therapy services are offered to shelter residents and members of the community.- Nurturing Parenting: In order for children to learn how to create healthy relationships it is important for parents to understand how to teach empathy and respect. The Nurturing Parenting program is a great way to find help and support in teaching the next generation healthy family values. Nurturing Parenting is offered Tuesday evening from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. with a one-time orientation starting at 5 pm. This group is free and supported by grants. Childcare will be provided with 24 hrs notice. - Domestic Abuse Orientation: Orientation is an educational group that focuses on the cycle of abuse and the characteristics of batterers, victims, and abusive relationships. It is held every Wednesday night, 4:45 to 5:50 p.m. It is open to the public and free of charge.- RAP Group: RAP is a weekly support group for women survivors of domestic abuse. It meets Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m. First time participants must attend Domestic Abuse Orientation (4:45 to 5:50 p.m.) before attending RAP. This group is offered free and is supported by grants. Childcare is available.Court Advocacy Services: The WCA provides assistance to petitioners seeking protection orders in Ada County. Trained advocates help with filling out petitions, provide an educational orientation, and offer support during the court process. Additional services include court accompaniment to civil or criminal proceedings and legal referrals.Rape Crisis Advocacy: If you or someone you know needs help regarding rape crisis or sexual assault, call our Rape Crisis Hotline 208.345.7273. Advocates specially trained in rape and sexual assault are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide:- Confidential crisis intervention and support for victims of sexual assault- Accompaniment to Family Advocacy Center and Education Services (FACES) or the local emergency room for forensic exams and/or medical care- Education and advocacy during the legal process of reporting the crime- Encouragement and answers to questions while recovering from sexual assault- Referrals for counseling and other services- Information and support for family and friends
For the year ended June 30, 2018, Women's and Children's Alliance program expenses were:
| Crisis Center | $1,097,626 |
| WCA Services | $420,085 |
| Willow Lane | $903,734 |
| Program Expenses | $2,421,445 |
Governance & Staff
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CEO
Ms. Bea Black, Executive Director
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Compensation*
¤0.00
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Board Chair
Ms. Debbie Wachtell, CEO
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Wachtell Enterprises
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Board Size
20
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Paid Staff Size
20
Fundraising
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fundraising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Clothing.
% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.74%
Tax Status
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.
Financial
The following information is based on Women's and Children's Alliance's Audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018
| Source of Funds | |
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| General contributions | $1,364,339 |
| Grants and designated funds | $1,207,635 |
| Fundraising, net of direct costs of $131,894 | $255,617 |
| Thrift Store contributions | $147,988 |
| Investment income | $97,981 |
| Program service fees | $50,241 |
| Other support | $18,207 |
| Total Income | $3,142,008 |
Breakdown of Expenses
| Total Income | $3,142,008 |
| Total Expenses: | $2,653,098 |
| Program Expenses | $2,421,445 |
| Fundraising Expenses | $51,973 |
| Administrative Expenses | $179,680 |
| Other Expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $488,910 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,256,395 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $5,745,304 |
| Total Liabilities | $177,350 |
| Total Assets | $5,922,654 |
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