Wig Out is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wig Out 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 12/2022, Wig Out generated $49.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $100.2k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WIG OUT PROVIDES QUALITY WIGS, HEADSCARVES, HATS, TOILETRIES, MAKEUP & SKINCARE TUTORIALS TO AID FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM THE SIDE EFFECTS OF CANCER TREATMENTS. WE STRIVE TO HELP PATIENTS RECLAIM THEIR VISUAL IDENTITY, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND DIGNITY THROUGH COMPASSION, CARE AND ADVOCACY. WE SERVE PATIENTS ON OUR MOBILE RV, VIA APPOINTMENT OR BY MAIL. PROGRAMS: ALL PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY GRANTS AND DONATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
WIG OUT ON WHEELS (WOOW) PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HARRIS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM/MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. "WOOW" IS A MOBILE UNIT (RV) THAT IS CHEERFULLY DECORATED AND STOCKED WITH WIGS, SCARVES, HATS, TOILETRIES, COSMETICS, SKINCARE ITEMS WHICH ARE GIVEN TO LOW-INCOME CANCER PATIENTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS & CRITICAL INFORMATION REGARDING ALL TYPES OF CANCERS, THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TREATMENTS, THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION & EARLY DETECTION, ETC. WOOW VISITS HOUSTON'S COUNTY HOSPITALS / TREATMENT FACILITIES EACH WEEK THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH HARRIS (COUNTY) HEALTH SYSTEM (HARRISHEALTH.ORG) AND MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER.
WIG OUT'S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES ARE ALSO PERFORMED ON WOOW AT HOSPITALS/CANCER TREATMENT FACILITIES NOT AFFILIATED WITH HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. WE ALSO SEE PATIENTS BY APPOINTMENT AT OUR OFFICE, OR CONDUCT VITUAL APPOINTMENTS AND MAIL WIG KITS TO RECIPIENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS AN EXTENSION OF THE PROGRAM DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE PROGRAM LINE 28. WE DRIVE WOOW OR PRIVATE VEHICLES TO HOUSTON-AREA CANCER FACILITIES TO PROVIDE OUR SERVICES AND ITEMS. WE ALSO MEET WITH PATIENTS IN OUR OFFICE VIA APPOINTMENT OR VIRTUALLY AND MAIL THEIR ITEMS TO THEM. WE HAVE SERVED AN ADDITIONAL 208 PATIENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. OUR VIRTUAL AND MAILING SERVICES ARE STILL IN PROGRESS THROUGH COVID. WE WOULD LOVE TO REPLICATE OUR SUCCESSFUL MODEL AROUND TEXAS AND USA.
WIG OUT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. BREAT CANCER SURVIORS/AMBASSADORS EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE ABOUT BREAT CANCER PREVENTION AND DETECTION. EDUCATIONAL TEACHING SERIES AT CRESTWOOD, ARCHROCK, LULULEMON, CHURCHES, AND OTHER GROUPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mrs Kim Sanchez President | 4 | $0 | |
Mr Kenneth Rue Vice President | 8 | $0 | |
Ms Makiel Talley Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Mr Ambesh Srivastav Treasurer | 4 | $0 | |
Mr Alan Beck Director | 1 | $0 | |
Ms Leigh Rozelle Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,244 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $49,244 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,241 |
Other expenses | $98,939 |
Total expenses | $100,180 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $65,034 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $65,034 |
Total liabilities | $814 |
Net assets or fund balances | $64,220 |