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BUDGET JUSTIFICATION SAMPLE Budget Justification for the Johnson Foundation From the Center for AIDS Resources
Food Bank Program Personnel Food Bank Program Manager (1.0 FTE at $35,000 per year): This full-time position manages all operations in CAR’s Food Bank Program, including overseeing clients’ food and nutritional needs, ordering goods and supplies, inventory and tracking of goods and oversight of program staff and volunteers. Program Assistant (0.5 FTE at $22,000 per year): This position assists the Program Manager with monitoring program needs, including maintaining an inventory of goods, distribution of food to clients, tracking client eligibility and needs, and follow-up with client appointments. Client Services Director (0.25 FTE at $48,000 per year): This position is responsible for managing all client service programs for CAR of which the Food Bank Program represents 25%. The position is charged with supervising all aspects of the Food Bank program, including staffing, program development and evaluation, analysis of client needs, budgeting, and community outreach. Benefits: Calculated at 23% of salary costs, benefits include health, dental and vision insurance premiums, as well as workman’s compensation costs. Program Costs Food Costs: The Food Bank provides $25 worth of groceries each month to 150 clients for a total of $3,750. Over 12 months this expense is $45,000. Food Bank Rent: The monthly leasing costs for CAR’s facility is $2,000. The Food Bank Program utilizes 25% of the agency’s space at $500 per month. Over 12 months, this expense is $6,000. Telephone: The Food Bank Program’s telephone, fax and Internet connections average $100 per month for a total cost of $1,200 annually.
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