United Cerebral Palsy Assoc of Oc

What it reported doing in 2024

Community based services - respite program: up's in-home respite program is dedicated to supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities, allowing them to thrive in a positive environment. The program supports the growth and development of individuals and provides valuable relief for families.inclusive childcare: up's inclusive childcare program aims to ease the burden on families by providing a safety net for parents and caregivers. Our skilled one-on-one aides collaborate with care center staff to offer inclusive support, enabling children with special needs to participate in activities alongside their peers. This program is available to qualified, school-aged children with disabilities and developmental delays, ensuring parents can attend work or manage other responsibilities with peace of mind.recreation services - up to us club: the up to us club is an inclusive recreation services program that creates social and recreational opportunities through ongoing and monthly integrated activities for children and teens with and without disabilities. Our goal is to foster friendship and connection-building. Participants, guided by up staff trained in person-centered thinking, actively contribute to designing a program that meets their unique needs. Activities include bike camp, game nights, bowling outings, beach days, field trips, movie days, and more.family support services: up extends support to families facing the challenges of a new or existing diagnosis through educational and hands-on workshops. Covering various topics such as oral hygiene, estate planning, legal protections, starting preschool, puberty, and behavioral issues, these workshops provide valuable information and resources to empower families in navigating their unique circumstances.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 75.6%; rating input score 76
• Program expense ratio: 90%; rating input score 90
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 0%; rating input score 0; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 16%; rating input score 77; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.09; rating input score 39; 39th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.9; rating input score 9; 9th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 15%; rating input score 8; 8th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 8.6% per year; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 9.4% per year; rating input score 100; 71st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 15.4% per year; rating input score 100; 81st percentile among comparable filings