Dickson County Help Center
Dickson County Help Center
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About this organization
Mission
The Dickson County Help Center provides temporary needs-based aid to Dickson County residents through love and dignity.
About
Public assistance to indigent families and other people in Dickson and surrounding counties in the form of such things as clothing, food, medical, transportation, rent, utilities and household items.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “We are a non-profit, public corporation chartered for the purpose of providing aid in the form of food, clothing, prescribed medication, temporary shelter and limited financial assistance to the citizens of dickson county on an emergency basis. we were established primarily to help dickson county families with children at home, disabled adults, and the elderly in need, who receive little or no government assistance. these guidelines are extended to others in emergency situations like those displaced due to fires and natural disasters, such as floods and tornados.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Public assistance to needed persons, families and other people in dickson county in the form of such things as clothing, food, medical supplies, transportation, rent, utilities and household items.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as TN.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 103 WEST COLLEGE STREET, DICKSON, TN, 37055.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 16 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$19,793.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $304,719 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $7,350 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.