Funding Sources

Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, spiritually based organization providing local human service programs and opportunities for community involvement with affiliates in all 41 States. The Northeast and North Central Ohio programs are made possible by Individual charitable donations, government grants, Business contributors and Foundations. The combined total of these Revenue sources is approximately $4,000,000. As described in the Affiliate Headquarters section, management of these funds is governed by the Board of Directors. In addition, utilization of the revenue is reviewed by the National Headquarters of Volunteers of America and audited each year by the Brott Mardis & Co., Certified Public Accoutants, located in Akron, Ohio. An approximate percentage of the revenue sources is as follows:

Retail Store revenue is contributions of clothing, furniture and food made by individuals, which in turn is either sold or given to low income families. Vehicle donations by individuals is also an essential part of our revenue source. Government grants are provided by 1) The Federal government to help support our Veteran Housing program, 2) State provides grants for our corrections program and 3) Local government to help fund our community shelter programs.