Human Services : Social Services
Best Buddies International
Enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (64.03) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 90.3% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 4.2% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.3% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.05 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (39.03) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 10.2% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 14.3% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.36 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (25.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Best Buddies International
100 Southeast Second Street
Suite 2200
Miami, FL 33131
tel: (800) 892-8339
fax: (305) 374-5305
EIN: 52-1614576
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Kennedy Shriver | Chairman, Founder (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.) | $107,204 | 0.88% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| David M. Quilleon | Vice President of Programs (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.) | $115,289 | 0.94% | |
| Ronald Book | Director (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.) | $30,000 | 0.24% | |
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Mission
Best Buddies International is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,400 middle school, high school, and college campuses across the country and internationally. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States. We have accredited international programs on six continents with additional country programs under active development. Our six formal programs - Best Buddies Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e -Buddies and Jobs - will positively impact more than 350,000 individuals this year.
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|---|---|---|
| Best Buddies International - FL | 64.03 | |
| Friends of Disabled Adults and Children - GA | 58.88 |  |
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| Push America - NC | 61.71 | |
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| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Best Buddies International - FL | 64.03 | |
| National Inclusion Project - NC | 68.92 | |
| Easter Seals, National Headquarters - IL | 51.60 | |
| Children's Charity Fund, Inc. - FL | 0.00 | 0 Stars |
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| American Foundation for Disabled Children - NY | 40.11 |  |
