Human Services : Children's and Family Services

Fresh Start Women's Foundation

Helping women help themselves

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (60.31)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 78.1%    
Administrative Expenses 4.1%    
Fundraising Expenses 17.6%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.17    
Efficiency Rating    
      (30.31)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 29.1%    
Program Expenses Growth 16.8%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.03    
Capacity Rating    
      (30.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $3,150,510
Other Revenue $162,951
Total Revenue $3,313,461
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $2,445,968
Administrative Expenses $129,403
Fundraising Expenses $552,765
Total Functional Expenses $3,128,136
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $185,325
   
Net Assets $4,766,366

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Contact Information

Fresh Start Women's Foundation
1130 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
tel: (602) 252-8494
fax: (602) 257-9692
EIN: 86-0762610

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Sandy Cowen Chief Executive Officer (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.) $192,191 6.14%

Donor Privacy Policy

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Mission

Formed in 1992, the Fresh Start Women's Foundation is dedicated to helping empower women through the services of the Jewell McFarland Lewis-Fresh Start Women's Resource Center. This Center, the first comprehensive self-help center for women in the country, opened in October, 2002 and is currently accommodating more than 2,500 visits a month by women hoping to improve their lives. The Center is designed for women ages 18 years or older who are seeking information, resources and assistance in their quest for emotional and financial independence.

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