Charities Review Council - All Charities (Reviewed by the Council)

Churches United in Ministry (Detailed Report)

Meets all standards

102 West Second Street
Duluth, MN 55802

Principal Staff: James Soderberg, Executive Director
Board Chair: Patti Martenson
EIN: 41-1227969

Phone: (218)720-6521
Fax: (218)722-6042
Main E-mail: chum@chumduluth.org
Website: www.chumduluth.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)

Other Names Used: CHUM Duluth Emergency Food Shelf

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MISSION

Churches "caring about people and working for change" through programs and efforts that respond to, serve, advocate for and empower people with unmet needs.

990 SNAPSHOT (2005-2007)

Programs and Expenses (2007)

Food Shelf: $338,577

Drop-In-Center: $293,657

Emergency Shelter: $260,717

Health & Wellness: $26,400

Church Outreach: $133,406


3-Year Average Charity Expenses		% of total expenses
Program Services:	$1,081,363	83.6%
Management:	$144,598	11.2%
Fundraising:	$67,321	5.2%

Accountability Review Results:

Date of final report: 02/26/2008

= 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. 11/1/2007

CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:

CHUM acts on behalf of the community in providing support to those whose economic condition puts them in crisis and need. CHUM is accountable both to those who seek our assistance and to those who support CHUM as a vehicle of compassion and positive community change. We are committed to maintaining a high standard in the operation of our programs and to sound administrative practices that maximize the level and quality of service while ensuring the sustainability of these services over time. CHUM welcomes questions and comments from all segments of the Duluth community and encourages the participation of the community in furthering its mission.

NON-CASH DONATIONS
218-720-6521 Type of Goods Accepted: N/A Appliances Furniture Household goods Non-perishable food items Office Furniture Other (Hygene products)	Drop Off's Accepted In: Duluth and surrounding areas Drop-off Locations: Duluth
CHARITY DETAILS
Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):	27
Number of Volunteers:	150
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:	10000


Affiliations: United Way funded organization