Uplift Organization Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, 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. Uplift Organization Inc 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 12/2021, Uplift Organization Inc generated $299.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year .
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UPLIFT PROVIDES FOOD AND CLOTHING TO PERSONS WHO ARE HOMELESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UPLIFT'S PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE MEALS AND BASIC NECESSITIES TO HOMELESS IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA. THREE NIGHTS EACH WEEK, THE ORGANIZATION SENDS OUT VOLUNTEERS (INCLUDING OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD) ON FOUR ROUTES TO SERVE THE HOMELESS. EACH NIGHT, THEY HAND OUT HOT MEALS AND OTHER SURVIVAL NECESSITIES TO 80-200 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. OVER 40,000 HOT MEALS WERE SERVED THROUGHOUT 2021. ABOUT 250 INDIVIDUALS SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION BY VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME ON THESE MEAL ROUTES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dan Schipfer President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Samantha Shannon Vice President Of Administration | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Keith Espelien Chair Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ross Dessert Vice President Of External Operations | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer Schmidt Vice President Of Internal Operations | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Andre Logan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $164 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $299,319 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $299,483 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
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 | $299,485 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $35,825 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,612 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,266 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $44,972 |
Travel | $58 |
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 | $33,946 |
Insurance | $10,571 |
All other expenses | $7,149 |
Total functional expenses | $143,399 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $525,927 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,703 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $88,339 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $617,969 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,635 |
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 | $3,635 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $614,334 |
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 | $617,969 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Uplift Organization Inc has recieved totaling $9,030.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Government Employees Health Association Inc Lees Summit, MO PURPOSE: PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THE HOMELESS | $5,500 |
J R Albert Foundation Inc Naperville, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Insurance Management Associates Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $290 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $190 |
Buttonwood Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONRIBUTION | $50 |
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