12:31 has also earned the Top-Rated award from GreatNonprofits.

GreatNonprofits is the largest repository of crowdsourced information on nonprofits. Since its founding in 2007, it has quickly grown into the leading provider of reviews and ratings of nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. Their aim is to give a voice to the experiences of clients of nonprofits, volunteers, and involved donors to help inspire and inform prospective donors and volunteers. The Top-Rated award is issued to organizations that maintain an average rating of 4.5 stars or higher.

Our commitment to accountability and ethical stewardship of the resources entrusted to us is also evident in how we raise and allocate funds. It reflects our dedication to fulfilling the mission that the donors envision when they contribute to our organization.

Financial Stewardship:

We are entrusted with an immense responsibility whenever individuals decide to support 12:31 through their generous contributions, and we do not take that responsibility lightly. This trust reflects your belief in our mission and our ability to make a meaningful impact. Consequently, it is our duty to ensure that your kindness is utilized effectively and appropriately, maximizing the positive change we can create together in our community. This includes taking a meticulous and comprehensive approach to tracking the receipt and subsequent allocation of every donation we receive to ensure that every penny is accounted for and that our financial records reflect complete accuracy.

To do so, we have a dedicated team in charge of managing all of our ongoing financial operations, including donation processing, payroll processing, internal reporting, taxes and receipting, and increasingly complex bookkeeping. Such diligence not only helps us uphold financial integrity but is essential in maintaining our commitment to transparency and accountability in all financial matters.

12:31 consistently maintain the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, which is the highest seal of transparency you can achieve through them. Why is that important?

GuideStar is a charitable watchdog with a database of over 1.8 million organizations. It is the world’s largest and most comprehensive resource for information on IRS-registered nonprofits. It provides authoritative and up-to-date information on financial data, leadership details, mission statements, and information about organizational goals and accomplishments.

  • We intentionally raise our operational expenses separately from our various programs and initiatives. This approach ensures that every dollar of your generous donation is directed entirely toward the causes you support, allowing us to maximize the impact of your contribution. By separating operational costs from program funding, we can guarantee that 100% of your donation is used as intended, helping us make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve together.

  • By adopting a customized and personalized approach to the services we provide, we effectively minimize waste and ensure that our care plans are both impactful and meaningful to each client. This tailored approach allows us to address the unique needs and circumstances of each individual, ultimately enhancing the quality and effectiveness of the care provided.

  • We do not provide direct payments to individuals. Instead, we pay their bills on their behalf. This approach guarantees that the funds are utilized correctly and align with the intentions of our donors. By managing the payments directly, we ensure transparency and accountability, confirming that donations are directed specifically to the intended purposes without any risk of misuse.

Luke 12:48 “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”