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Meets all standards

3915 Golden Valley Rd
Golden Valley, MN 55422

Principal Staff: Jan Malcolm, CEO
Board Chair: Jeff Bangsberg
EIN: 41-0706118

Phone: (763)520-0539
Fax: (763)520-0861
Main E-mail: courageinfo@courage.org
Website: www.courage.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)

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MISSION

The mission of Courage Center, a not-for-profit rehabilitation organization, is to empower people with physical disabilities to reach for their full potential in every aspect of life. We are guided by the vision that one day, all people will live, work, learn and play in a community based on abilities not disabilities.

990 SNAPSHOT (2004-2006)

Programs and Expenses (2006)

Rehabilitation: $10,856,052

Camp/Retreats: $2,243,220

Residential Care : $6,407,810

Vocational Rehabilitation: $2,459,932

Athletic & Sports: $1,023,947

Education: $1,437,098

Rehabilitation Courage St. Croix: $3,782,504


3-Year Average Charity Expenses		% of total expenses
Program Services:	$26,960,559	78.5%
Management:	$3,958,116	11.5%
Fundraising:	$3,414,769	9.9%

Accountability Review Results:

Date of final report: 8/30/2006
Updated: 7/8/2008

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= Doesn't meet standard

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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:

We are proud to have met all of the standards set forth by the Charities Review Council. We believe that our rating demonstrates to the public Courage Center’s commitment to deliver our mission in an ethical, efficient and effective manner.

NON-CASH DONATIONS
(763)520-0540 More on non-cash donations to this charity. Type of Goods Accepted: Automobiles Sold to Raise Funds Used Within or By Organization Clothing Household goods Other (Boats, RVS, motorcycles, snowmobiles, tractors, golf carts, etc.)	Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions: Cars can be dropped off at any Cars for Courage drop-off site. Call 1-888-440-CARS (2277) for more information about donating autos. Clothing and small household items donations must be picked-up. Register online to arrange pick-up at www.couragepickup.org or call 952-881-1100. Drop Off's Accepted In: Hennepin County Dakota County Ramsey County Washington County Drop-off Locations: Minneapolis, Plymouth, Stillwater, Coon Rapids, Delano, St. Michael, Monticello, Apple Valley, West St. Paul, St. Paul Pick-up Available: Twin Cities Metro Area
CHARITY DETAILS
Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):	475
Number of Volunteers:	2,300
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:	16000


Affiliations: United Way funded organization	Other Affiliations/Accreditations: Accreditation Courage Center is dedicated to providing its consumers with quality services. To ensure our services meet up-to-date regulations and standards, Courage participates in nearly 50 accreditations, certifications, licenses and surveys. The following are just a few: Affirmative Action, Office of Federal Contract Compliance American Camping Association Certification of Extended Employment Programs, Minnesota Department of Jobs and Training, Division of Rehabilitation Services Commercial Driver Instructor, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver Training Division Commission of the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF Peer Review Federal Nursing Facility Certification, Minnesota Department of Health Home Care License (License to Operate a Class A Professional Agency, Minnesota Department of Health Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivered Service Contracts (AC, EW, CAC, CADI, and TBI), Hennepin and other licensed counties Medicare Comprehensive Out-Patient Rehabilitation Facility Provider Certification (CORF), Minnesota Department of Health Medicare Out-Patient PT, OT, Speech Provider Certification, Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota Nursing Home License, Minnesota Department of Health Non-Profit Charitable Status, Minnesota Charitable Review Commission Pool Certification, Minnesota Department of Health Pool Certification, Golden Valley Health Department Rule 80-Residential Facilities for the Physically Disabled, Minnesota Department of Human Services