Charities Review Council - All Charities (Reviewed by the Council) - Review: Salvation Army Northern Division, The

Salvation Army Northern Division, The (Detailed Report)

Meets all standards

2445 Prior AVE N
Roseville, MN 55113

Principal Staff: Daniel Sjogren, Divisional Commander
Board Chair: Gary Bergren
EIN: 41-0698597

Phone: (651)746-3400
Toll-free: (800)456-4483
Fax: (651)746-3410
Main E-mail: info@thesalarmy.org
Website: www.thesalarmy.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)

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MISSION

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

990 SNAPSHOT (2004-2006)

Programs and Expenses (2006)

Corps Community Centers: $8,532,209

Residential Services: $6,546,663

Social Services: $18,144,165


3-Year Average Charity Expenses		% of total expenses
Program Services:	$31,587,286	77.9%
Management:	$3,322,390	8.2%
Fundraising:	$4,503,695	11.1%
Payment to affiliates:	$1,155,197	2.8%

Accountability Review Results:

Comments from the Council:
This review applies to the Northern Division of the Salvation Army. For a list of units covered by the Northern Division of the Salvation Army in Minnesota and North Dakota check the the Salvation Army web site. For more information, contact the Council.

Date of final report: 10/24/2007

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Read this charity's response to its review results

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

Legal Compliance (1A)

Financial & Annual Reporting (1B)

Accomplishments (1C)

Reporting Consistency (1D)

GOVERNANCE

Board Meetings (2A)

Conflict Of Interest Policy (2B)

Board Compensation (2C)

Board/Staff Positions (2D)

Board Term Limits (2E)

FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

Use Of Funds (3A)

Reserve Limits (3B)

Financial Health (3C)

Board Fiduciary Oversight (3D)

FUNDRAISING

Ethical Fundraising (4A)

Voluntary Charitable Giving (4B)

Soliciting Practices (4C)

CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:

The Salvation Army Northern Division is a leading Christian faith-based human services provider in Minnesota and North Dakota. We meet the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of nearly 550,000 people annually. Our programs range from disaster relief to drug rehabilitation to feeding and housing the homeless. We give people and communities the tools they need to obtain long-term stability. The Salvation Army is proud to be recognized by the Charities Review Council. We are committed to transparency and use rigorous accountability standards to ensure that all monetary donations are used with maximum efficiency. We are America’s third-largest charity and use our vast resources to live our motto of “Doing the Most Good.”

NON-CASH DONATIONS
612-332-5855 More on non-cash donations to this charity. Type of Goods Accepted: Automobiles Sold to Raise Funds Provided to Clients Used Within or By Organization Clothing Furniture Household goods Non-perishable food items Office Furniture Other (New Toys for Christmas, New school supplies, disaster supplies )	Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions: Always call for a pickup. Check our website for open times of local thrift stores. General because of liability issues we do not accept large appliances, including air conditioners. All furniture must be in good condition without tears are large stains. Drop Off's Accepted In: Anoka County Hennepin County Ramsey County Duluth and surrounding areas Fargo Moorhead and surrounding areas Rochester and surrounding areas St. Cloud and surrounding areas Drop-off Locations: Blaine, Bloomington, Columbia Heights, Elk River, Little Canada, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Moorhead, Rochester, Brainerd, Duluth, Cloquet, Hibbing, Virginia, Fergus Falls, Mankato, Albert Lea, Austin, Fairmont Pick-up Available: Greater Minnesota Twin Cities Metro Area
CHARITY DETAILS
Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):	870
Number of Volunteers:	77,500
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:	547,298


Affiliations: United Way funded organization