Whatsoever Community Center is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Whatsoever Community Center employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whatsoever Community Center 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, Whatsoever Community Center generated $338.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $303.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 9 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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ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PARTNERS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMMING YEAR ROUND. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT WHILE CONNECTING YOUTH WITH THE LARGER COMMUNITY. SERVED OVER 85 YOUTH IN THE MAIN PROGRAM COMPONENTS IN 2023. OVER 45 OTHER YOUTH WERE INVOLVED IN OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER IN 2023 INCLUDING SOCCER LEAGUE PARTICIPANTS, COMMUNITY GARDEN PARTICIPANTS, AMATEUR BOXING PARTICIPANTS AND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS. SUMMER DAY CAMP SERVED 30 YOUTH IN 2023. FOCUS ON READING RETENTION AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNITED WAY AND RAINY DAY BOOKS PROVIDE ALL PARTICIPANTS WITH FREE BOOKS. COMMUNITY GARDEN IS AN ONGOING PROJECT THAT BRINGS THE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER BY PROVIDING VALUABLE SKILLS AND HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER PROGRAM YOUTHS PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS STEM ACTIVITIES AND THE YOUTH PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE PART OF THE QUALITY MATTERS INITIATIVE THROUGH UNITED WAY. THE BOXING CLUB HAD OVER 37 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED AND AVERAGED 21 PARTICIPANTS PER DAY IN 2023. WHATSOEVER BOXING CLUB PARTICIPATED IN 3 OUT OF TOWN BOXING TOURNAMENTS IN 2023.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - FOCUSES ON CHILD-INITIATED LEARNING AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS OLD - 6 YEARS OLD. PROVIDES A TIME OF FUN, CREATIVITY, EXPLORATION, SECURITY AND COMPASSION. THE TEACHING STAFF STRIVES TO NURTURE THE ACTIVE AND RECEPTIVE QUALITIES OF THEIR STUDENTS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. SERVED 12 CHILDREN WITH SEVEN PRESCHOOLERS GRADUATING TO KINDERGARTEN IN 2023. PROVIDED 2 HEALTHY MEALS AND 1 HEALTHY SNACK TO ALL CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE DAILY. CONTINUED TO ADOPT STATE OF MISSOURI ACCREDITATION IN 2023. PRESCHOOL STAFF COMPLETED OVER 16 HOURS OF DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON AVERAGE EACH. RECEIVED MONTHLY THEMATIC BOOKS AS PART OF KANSAS CITY LIBRARYS BOOKS TO GO PROGRAM. STUDENTS FROM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER CONTINUED TO VOLUNTEER OVER THE SUMMER AND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. COLLABORATED WITH THE KANSAS CITY ZOO PROGRAM TO HAVE VISIT FROM ZOO PERSONNEL WITH ANIMALS FROM THE ZOO.
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM - CONTINUES TO HELP YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THEIR ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE CLASSES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. INSTRUCTION IS OFFERED IN G.E.D. PREP, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING WITH A FOCUS ON LITERACY, SPANISH CLASSES, CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, COLLEGE PREPARATORY, COMPUTER LITERACY, AND CAREER GUIDANCE AND HELP. 7 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM IN 2023. STUDENTS RECEIVED COLLEGE PREP TUTORING, G.E.D. PREP AND CITIZENSHIP TESTS TO ALLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO TAKE THEIR CITIZENSHIP TESTS. 4 QUARTERLY FAMILY NIGHTS WERE HELD AT THE CENTER TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS AND OPEN DIALOGUE TO DEAL WITH COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. THE CLOTHING PANTRY CONTINUES TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. THE COMPUTER LAB CONTINUES TO PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS FOR HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND CONNECTION TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charles Gascich Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $63,368 |
Bob Crance President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darrell Stone Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Crowe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Humphrey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Kieffer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $57,138 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $69,563 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $199,993 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $326,694 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $22,773 |
Investment income | $19 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,792 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $338,694 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,368 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,990 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $111,545 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,196 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
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 | $12 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $7,766 |
Insurance | $27,804 |
All other expenses | $1,245 |
Total functional expenses | $303,866 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,468 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $53,295 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $205,763 |
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 | $6,647 |
Total liabilities | $6,647 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $199,116 |
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 | $205,763 |