Daily Planet Health Services, The does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
DPHS does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2021 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected fundraising expenses.
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
DPHS does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization did not submit its 2020 annual report to the BBB Wise Giving Alliance upon request.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
DPHS does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's website, https://dailyplanetva.org/, does not provide access to a privacy policy.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability:
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Daily Planet Health Services, The meets the remaining 14 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1969, VA
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Stated Purpose
"to provide accessible, comprehensive, and integrated quality health services to anyone regardless of their housing, financial, citizenship, or insurance status."
Daily Planet Health Services (DPHS) reports that it works in the Greater Richmond Area to provide health services to individuals experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and the underserved populations. The organization offers primary care services, mental health services, dental services, substance abuse services, vision care, pharmaceutical counseling, and health education. DPHS states that it also offers holistic case management services while addressing social determinants of health, including the provision of transportation assistance, health insurance eligibility and application assistance, connecting individuals to social benefits programs, and locating community resources for housing, food, and employment.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, Daily Planet Health Services, The's program expenses were:
Public health |
$6,353,845 |
Respite |
$526,220 |
Safe Haven |
$433,859 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$7,313,924 |
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Chief Executive
Anita Bennett, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Elizabeth Roark
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Principal and Founder, Embark Technologies
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Board Size
18
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Paid Staff Size
120
*2021 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: DPHS reports that Anita Bennett assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer in January 2021. Her compensation is not available at this time. In 2019, Martha Elizabeth Merchant served as DPHS' Chief Executive Officer, receiving $211,074 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Other
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,231,945 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Daily Planet Health Services, The's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Federal government grants |
$4,055,898 |
Patient service revenue, net |
$2,185,320 |
Program and contract income |
$1,537,982 |
Other grants |
$1,144,487 |
Contributions |
$259,398 |
In-kind contributions |
$105,045 |
United Way |
$36,898 |
Other income |
$17,387 |
Total Income |
$9,342,415 |
- Programs: 86%
- Administrative: 13%
- Fundraising: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$9,342,415 |
Program expenses |
$7,313,924 |
Fundraising expenses |
$135,105 |
Administrative expenses |
$1,108,096 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$8,557,125 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$785,290 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$6,337,739 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$7,123,029 |
Total Liabilities |
$2,865,671 |
Total Assets |
$9,988,700 |
Note: According to DPHS' audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received $105,045 in donated medical lab testing, clothing, toiletries, and other disposable items.