Assistance League of Mid-Missouri

What it reported doing in 2024

Assault survivor kits- chapter purchases hygiene items and distributes them along with new clothes at emergency rooms to victims of violence and sexual assault. Project began in 1994 and since then, we have distributed over 1,900 kits to local hospitals. Bundles for babies- chapter provides clothing, blankets and diapers to newborns in need when they leave the hospital. 326 were distributed this year at a cost of 20,129; over the course of more than 10 years since the program began, a total of 6,571 bundles have been distributed. Kaboodle kits- chapter members distribute health and hygiene products to children, families, senior citizens and veterans in need. This year we packaged 10,000 kits, at a cost of 57,092. Over the past 30 years, we have purchased, packed and distributed 85,534 hygiene kits. Operation share- since 2009, the chapter shares our resources with other mid-Missouri agencies. If an item is donated to us that is not suitable for our needs, we work to find another local agency that can use the resource. This year 2,933 boxes or bags of clothing, shoes or household items were given to local agencies. There were 150 vouchers distributed to ten agencies, and redeemed at upscale resale by their clients. Parent packs and beyond- since 1997, the chapter has provided daniel boone regional library with books on pregnancy, fetal development, childbirth and baby names, an exercise video, and prenatal brochure. These packs are available to expectant mothers for check out through the library. During the current fiscal year, 932 packs were borrowed through the library. The beyond portion was added a few years ago to encourage children to be read to or read 1000 books before kindergarten program. This year 817 children were recipients. Women in transition- the chapter supports the needs of women and their children, who are survivors of domestic or sexual assault, as they transition from a violent situation to a safe and stable life and home environment. There was a total of 673 recipients during this fiscal year. Outreach-the chapter distributes one-time grants to various community organizations that have specific needs not addressed through existing programs. This year nine (9) grants totaling 8,400 were awarded.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 66.6%; rating input score 67
• Program expense ratio: 77.7%; rating input score 78
• Fundraising efficiency: $6.13 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 23; 23rd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.3%; rating input score 93; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 97.7%; rating input score 98; 45th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 71
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 17.4%; rating input score 73; 73rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.41; rating input score 70; 70th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.02; rating input score 64; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 5.1% per year; rating input score 100; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 6.2% per year; rating input score 100; 50th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 8.8% per year; rating input score 100; 54th percentile among comparable filings