Charities Review Council - All Charities (Reviewed by the Council) - Review: East Side Neighborhood Services, Inc.

East Side Neighborhood Services, Inc. (Detailed Report)

Meets all standards

1700 Second Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Principal Staff: William Laden, Executive Director
Board Chair: Joyce LaMere
EIN: 41-0873798

Phone: (612)781-6011
Fax: (612)787-4001
Main E-mail: AgencyInfo@esns.org
Website: www.esns.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)

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MISSION

"To foster the healthy development and well being of individuals and families while strengthening our diverse community." Tagline: "Helping Individuals, Strengthening Families, Building Community."

990 SNAPSHOT (2004-2006)

Programs and Expenses (2006)

Senior Services: $1,203,625.00

Child Care: $882,692.00

Employment Services: $791,121.00

Family/Community Services: $601,721.00

Youth Services: $468,537.00

Menlo Alternative High School: $504,281.00


3-Year Average Charity Expenses		% of total expenses
Program Services:	$4,529,486	85.7%
Management:	$612,856	11.6%
Fundraising:	$142,640	2.7%

Accountability Review Results:

Date of final report: 11/27/2006
Updated: 2/6/2008

= Meets standard

= Doesn't meet standard

Read this charity's response to its review results

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

Legal Compliance (1A)

Financial & Annual Reporting (1B)

Accomplishments (1C)

Reporting Consistency (1D)

GOVERNANCE

Board Meetings (2A)

Conflict Of Interest Policy (2B)

Board Compensation (2C)

Board/Staff Positions (2D)

Board Term Limits (2E)

FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

Use Of Funds (3A)

Reserve Limits (3B)

Financial Health (3C)

Board Fiduciary Oversight (3D)

FUNDRAISING

Ethical Fundraising (4A)

Voluntary Charitable Giving (4B)

Soliciting Practices (4C)

Our Board of Directors resolved to uphold and maintain the Council's Accountability Standards. 8/24/2006

CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:

East Side Neighborhood Services appreciates the opportunity to provide information to the public about our agency and its business practices. Our programs help to build assets and empower change for long-term self-reliance serving nearly 12,500 clients annually. The board and staff of East Side Neighborhood Services are committed to upholding its mission, maintaining integrity in its service delivery, and upholding accountability to its funders, contractors, clients and community. Founded in 1915, our agency is proud of its tradition of providing resources, skill development, and community engagement opportunities for those in need.

NON-CASH DONATIONS
612-787-4033 More on non-cash donations to this charity. Type of Goods Accepted: N/A	Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions: We ask that donations are in good, usable, condition for our agency clients. We will also recycle items through our Silver Angel Thrift Store. If you have large items to donate please contact our agency. Drop-off Locations: 1700 2nd St. N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55413
CHARITY DETAILS
Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):	86
Number of Volunteers:	535
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:	12,258


Affiliations: United Way funded organization Community Solutions Fund	Other Affiliations/Accreditations: Minnesota Department of Human Services Division of Licensing - Northeast Child Development Center & Northeast Park Nursery Hennepin County Strong Beginnings Contract - Northeast Child Development Center North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation, an alliance of the premier American educational accreditating agencies - Menlo Park Alternative School Minnesota Department of Human Services Division of Licensing - Friendship Center Adult Day Care MACC - Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities/United Neighborhood Centers of America/Alliance for Children & Families American Camping Association - Camp Bovey Metropolitan Federation of Alternative Schools (METP) Minneapolis Emplopyment and Training Program Minnesota Adult Day Services Association Senior Service America, Inc.