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Fraser

The Mission of Fraser is to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children, adults and families with special needs. We accomplish this by providing education, healthcare and housing services.

Mission Statement
Review Completed: 6/9/2010
2400 West 64th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
Phone: 612-861-1688
Fax: 612-861-6050
EIN 41-0781858
Principal Staff Diane S. Cross, President & CEO
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) 449
Number of Volunteers 621
Number of Clients Served 9,400
Affiliations ARRM, ARC, MN Council of Nonprofits, MACMHP and more
General Information
Board Chair Wendy Lutter
Number of Board Members 20
Board meetings with quorum 6
Average Member Attendance at Board Meetings 16
Publicly Available Documents Most Recent 990
Most Recent Audit
Board
Accomplishments
Fraser served more than 9000 families in 2011 and, from a survey of our client families, 96% of respondents indicated that Fraser's services made a positive difference in their family member's skills and/or behaviors; 96% would also recommend Fraser services to others.
Current Goals
Strategic Goals for 2011 are: Goal 1. Customer Experience: Fraser will create a superior customer experience in all of our programs. Fraser will deliver quality, cost-effective, safe, efficient and convenient services. Services will be person-centered and client-driven. Goal II. Innovative and Program Development: Fraser will seek to be the "premier leader" in the areas of education, housing and healthcare. Goal III. Effective Work Environment: Fraser will develop structures and systems that support an effective and efficient work environment. Goal IV. Financial Performance: Fraser will improve its financial visibility by making fiscally responsible decisions and building the organization's reserves and fundraising capability.
Community or Constituency Served
Children and adults with special needs.
Geographic Area Served
Minnesota
Impact and Programs

3 Year Average Expenses

Program Services: $18,096,957 87.9%
Management: $1,999,037 9.7%
Fundraising: $483,962 2.4%

Unrestricted Net Assets

2011 2010 2009
End of Year: $12,663,510 $12,197,780 $12,065,238
Beginning of Year $12,197,780 $12,065,238 $8,975,232
Difference $465,730 $132,542 $3,090,006
Unrestricted Net Assets (End of Year), Current 990 $12,663,510
Based on information provided on 2009 to 2011
Financials

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