2024 Year End Report

Steadfast.   If there is one word I could use to describe our organization this year, it would STEADFAST.  Despite some setbacks … spiritual attacks … and yes, even some disappointments, 41 Days continued to thrive and continued to follow God’s path. Despite a lack of volunteers and financing, we still managed to help 40 Families

This has been a year of continued learning. We are streamlining our efforts in 2025. This means prioritizing those who are underemployed and facing unforeseen expenses. This will enable us to better serve our mission of “filling in the cracks.”

Applications grew in 2024, surpassing 100! This stressed both our finances and our volunteers.  The entire application process can take up to 20 man hours, depending on the situation; help needed; and vetting process. In 2024 we estimated that more than 500 hours were spent on applications alone.  Networking and fundraising efforts exceeded 350 man hours.  This does not include the time volunteers spent transporting cancer patients, and other miscellaneous tasks needed to make our organization run smoothly. 

Funding (donations) remains a major concern for 41 Days and its survival.  Although we held two small fundraisers this year, the majority of our resources came from private donations.   This year 41 Days raised $19,084.53 in cash funds, distributing $24,687.00 to its clients. 

Here is a quick look at our 2024 Income/Expenditures:

• Beginning Balance:    $15,431.00
• 2024 Cash Donations:  19,084.00
• DIRECT CLIENT AID:  $24,687.00
• Administrative/fundraising/marketing Expenses:  $ 1,078.00
• Donor Box Fees:     TBD
• Ending Balance:   $8,516.97

 

Our current administration costs are very low thanks to the generosity of in kind donations of  $15,700. These donations included the following:

• Transportation for both clients and admin. Needs : app 1,500 miles @ .67/mile  =  $913.00
• Contractor Services (plumbing, electric, etc)         = $ 1,000.00
• Internet/Phone Service  (72.00/month)   =    864.00
• Office Space/Utilities ( $800/m0)   = 9,600.00
• Vehicle ( car/insurance)                =  4, 200.00                                       TOTAL:  $15,700.00

 

PLANS FOR 2024

Our main focus for 2025 is in three major areas: Fundraising… Continued Community Exposure … Continued Client Support.

These goals will be accomplished in the following ways:

• Establishing a fundraising committee to research possible fundraisers.
• Researching and applying for corporate and foundation grants.
• Attending  community events.
• Continuing to grow our private  and corporate donor base.

 

2025 PROJECTED BUDGET

• Client Aid -  $25,000.00
• Marketing Costs /Fundraising - $1,500.00
• Membership, etc (website, etc) - $150.00
• Office Supplies - $250.00
• Office Management (gas, stamps, etc.) - $300.00

 

Total:  $27,200.00