Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
	1001 East Lake Street P.O. Box 7509 Minneapolis, MN  55407-0509 info@gmcc.org gmcc.org Phone: (612)721-8687 Fax: (612)722-8669	Principal Staff: Gary B. Reierson, President and CEO Board Chair: Ann Merrill, Chair EIN: 41-0693933 IRS Code: 501(c)(3) Other Names Used: Minnesota FoodShare, Division of Indian Work, Paint-A-Thon, HandyWorks, Center for Families, Urban Immersion Service Retreats
Final report 02/03/2009
More information:  Mission Statement  |  Charity Response To Review  |  Comments From The Council Program Accomplishments  |  Non-Cash Donations  |  Charity Details  |  990 Snapshot Accountability Review Results:   Public Disclosure |  Governance |  Financial Activity |  Fundraising

MISSION STATEMENT

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Uniting people of faith to serve people in need

CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW

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Since 1905, the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC) has battled poverty in MN. We operate a successful family of 20 social service programs and recruit support across denominational lines to help struggling MN families remain self-reliant. Today, we feed hungry families, help needy seniors with household chores, tutor inner-city kids, train volunteers to impact urban poverty, help struggling parents better raise their children, and help immigrant families plant strong, new roots in our community. Our programs include Minnesota FoodShare, Paint-A-Thon, Urban Immersion Service Retreats, Division of Indian Work, and Center for Families.

GMCC is proud to meet all standards of the Charities Review Council and looks forward to demonstrating its accountability to the families we serve, the donors and volunteers who sustain us, and the community at large.

We invite you to learn more about GMCC by visiting us at gmcc.org or contacting us at 612-721-8687.

COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL

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Because it is a church organization, the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches is not required to submit an IRS Form 990 tax return. The Charities Review Council completed its review and this final report using the organization's audited financial state

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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The following accomplishments are listed in this organization's IRS form 990 for fiscal year ending 2007.

NON-CASH DONATIONS
612-722-8722 More on non-cash donations to this charity. Type of Goods Accepted: N/A Non-perishable food items	Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Drop Off's Accepted In: Hennepin County Drop-off Locations: Minneapolis

CHARITY DETAILS
Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):	66.83
Number of Volunteers:	24,959
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:	n/a
Affiliations: United Way funded organization

990 SNAPSHOT (2005-2007)

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Programs and Expenses (2007)

3-Year Average Charity Expenses		% of total expenses
Program Services:	$5,983,048	86.8%
Management:	$627,109	9.1%
Fundraising:	$286,338	4.2%

Overall Financial Performance	2007	2006	2005
Total Revenue Less Expense:	$392,193	$1,272,077	$965,314
Unrestricted Net Assets at the end of the year:	$8,029,488	$0	$0

ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW RESULTS

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The following review results are based on data submitted by this organization on 02/03/2009. The Council requires annual information updates and a completed review related to these standards once every three years.

Legal Compliance Complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

Financial & Annual Reporting Annual audit prepared in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Accomplishments Annual accomplishments are presented in annual report.

Reporting Consistency Program names, activities and financial information in the annual report, audited financial statement and IRS Form 990 are consistent or similar.

Board Meetings Board of Directors met three times or more in the past fiscal year. 4 board meetings held in 2008. Quorum achieved at 4 meetings. 45 board members.

Conflict of Interest Policy Conflict of interest policy includes procedures for disclosing conflicts and prohibiting participation in conflicted transactions. The policy also calls for annual disclosure of potential conflicts.

Board Compensation No board member receives compensation for board service.

Board/Staff Positions No staff member holds a voting position on the board of directors.

Board Terms No board member has served more than 5 years without being re-elected.

Use of Funds At least 70% or more of annual expenses (3-year average) spent on programs.

Reserve Limits Unrestricted net assets available for current use are not more than twice the current or next year's budgeted operating expenses.

Financial Health Does not have three consecutive years of operating deficits.

Board Fiduciary Oversight Operating budget approved by board of directors before end of first month of fiscal year. Board (at least quarterly) reviews financial reports comparing budgeted to actual.

Ethical Fundraising All reviewed individual fundraising solicitations clearly described the purpose for which funds would be used and identified the organization with contact information.

Voluntary Charitable Giving Reviewed solicitations do not threaten or intimidate reader. Written policy to discontinue contacts in place and includes oral or written request.

Soliciting Practices Charity does not engage services of a professional fundraiser. Standard does not apply.