Little Essentials is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Little Essentials employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Little Essentials is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Little Essentials generated $801.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $750.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OFFERS AT-RISK FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY URGENTLY NEEDED CHILDRENS SUPPLIES AND PARENTING EDUCATION TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SAFETY OF THEIR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LITTLE ESSENTIALS HELPED A TOTAL OF 5711 CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES ARE SERVED BY OUR 80 COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE 5 BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY. IN 2023, OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS PLACED 1514 ORDER REQUESTS: LITTLE ESSENTIALS FILLED 100% OF THE REQUESTS FOR DIAPERS, AND 10% OF REQUESTS FOR SLEEP SOLUTIONS, CAR SEATS, AND STROLLERS. A TOTAL OF 223,067 DIAPERS WERE DISTRIBUTED, 118 SAFE SLEEP SOLUTIONS, CAR SEATS AND STROLLERS. THE TOTAL VALUE OF DISTRIBUTED GOODS IN 2023 WAS $392,418.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Courtney Crawford President | Officer | 40 | $101,013 |
Lauren Bakoain Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Knight Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Shari Suchoff Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Berne Program Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandie Trombert Board Chair | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $694 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $801,065 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $280,573 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $801,759 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $801,759 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $392,418 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $166,297 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,069 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,927 |
Advertising and promotion | $232 |
Office expenses | $9,698 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $62,264 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,714 |
Insurance | $4,345 |
All other expenses | $495 |
Total functional expenses | $750,038 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330,868 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $61,649 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,181 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $394,698 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $394,698 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $394,698 |