Education : Other Education Programs and Services
Big Shoulders Fund
It takes Big Shoulders to carry a child's dreams
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (69.02) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 90.2% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 4.9% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 4.7% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.03 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (39.02) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 10.7% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 27.1% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 6.35 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (30.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2006)
Contact Information
Big Shoulders Fund
309 West Washington
Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60606
tel: (312) 751-8337
fax: (312) 751-5235
Leadership (FYE 06/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Hale | Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $60,440 | 0.89% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Heidi Walter-Pepper | Chief Advancement Officer (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $80,112 | 1.18% | |
| Rev. Kenneth Velo | President (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $3,155 | 0.04% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The mission of the Big Shoulders Fund is to provide support to the Catholic schools in the neediest areas of inner-city Chicago. The funds raised by Big Shoulders are used for scholarships, special education programs, instructional equipment, much needed facility improvements, faculty support, and operating grants. Serving both Catholics and non-Catholics, Big Shoulders Fund supported schools are seen as anchors in their communities and in the lives of the families they serve. It is our hope to provide the inner-city Catholic schools with the resources to prepare Chicago's young people for a productive future. The Big Shoulders Fund seeks to offer inner-city children and their parents the choice of a faith-based, value-centered education.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund - IL | 69.02 | |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans - VA | 68.68 | |
| Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization - AZ | 69.37 | |
| AAUW Educational Foundation - DC | 59.26 |  |
| District of Columbia College Access Program - DC | 63.96 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund - IL | 69.02 | |
| Scholarship America - MN | 63.04 | |
| Orphan Foundation of America - VA | 64.88 | |
| Children's Scholarship Fund - NY | 64.65 | |
| UNCF - VA | 59.02 | |
