Not for profit 501 (c3)- what is the premise of this? I cannot see where they can claim?

Question

"not for profit". they collect rent( $90/ week x 15 people), they provide MINIMAL food, NO personal care items or anything else. The food is 80% donated- so where is the rent money going?????

This is a "addictions treatment facility" staff is volunteer except for 1 nad a half employees.

Answer 1

$90 x 15 comes out to $1350 a month. In addition to monthly rent, consider the cost of utilities - electricity, gas, heat, water - it all adds up.

If you want to know exactly where the money goes, every 501c-3 has to disclose it's financial statements/annual reports. All you have to do is ask; they are required to show them to you.

You can also check on the Better Business Bureau website at http://www.bbb.org - they have a section for charities. Another resources is Guidestar.org - they maintain a free database of information on 1.5 million nonprofits.