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  EVALUATION CONCLUSIONS
  
  This organization has been evaluated in relation to the 20 BBB
  Standards for Charitable Accountability. This organization meets
  all those Standards.
  
  PURPOSE
  
  The Pacific Safety Council is a non-government, non-profit
  organization dedicated to safety. They serve as a resource for
  safety information, education and awareness in all aspects of
  Southern Californian life - on the road, at home, at work and at
  play.
  
  Focusing on safety education as the key to long range reduction
  in avoidable deaths and injuries, the Council serves as a
  resource for safety programs, working with and through partner
  organizations.
  
  The Pacific Safety Council develops and delivers the safety
  educational programs with two main audiences in view- the
  workplace and the community. Although the workplace is usually
  considered part of the community, the Council has developed
  programs that meet the requirements of workplace environments
  such as: dealing with hazardous chemicals, job safety analysis
  and ergonomic safety.
  
  Likewise, in the community, the Council has specific educational
  programs that address car seat safety, motorcycle safety and home
  safety.
  
  
  
  PROGRAMS
  
  Workplace Safety: The Council offers a comprehensive listing of
  workplace safety programs companies can send their employees.
  
  Home Safety: This organization provides programs that focus on
  safety, health and the environment in the home.
  
  Community Safety: This organization provides community safety
  programs- everything from the Safety Mobile to the California
  Motorcycle Safety Program.
  
  FUND RAISING METHODS
  
  In order to raise funds, this company uses holds community
  dinners, which offers sponsorship opportunties, as well as an
  auction.
  
  They also have a golf tournament and an annual lucheon in order
  to raise funds.
  
  FINANCIAL SUMMARY
  
  According to the IRS Form 990 for fiscal year ended 12/31/04:
  
  Total Income..........: $ 1,039,205
  Programs..............: $ 897,521 87.90% of total expenses
  Fund Raising..........: $ 42,511 4.16% of total expenses
  Administrative........: $ 81,037 7.94% of total expenses
  Total Expenses........: $ 1,021,069 100.00%
  Excess for the year...: $ 18,136*
  Ending Net Assets.....: $ 134,997
  
  * The item titled "Excess for the year" shows the portion of
  income remaining after expenses.
  
  CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
  
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  complaints and how the company handled them.
  
  The BBB processed one complaint about this company in the last 36
  months, our standard reporting period. It was closed more than 12
  
  
  months ago.
  
  Complaints Concerned
  Refund or Exchange Issues: 1
  Outcome of the complaint -
  Resolved: 1;
  
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  organization within the past two years. An organization may
  change its practices at any time without notice. Please
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