Our Spot Kc is located in Kansas City, KS. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Our Spot Kc 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, Our Spot Kc generated $270.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $168.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 58.8% per year over the past 2 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SAFE, ACCEPTING, AND AFFIRMING PROGRAMMING, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES TO EMPOWER THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR SPOT FOCUSES ON HOUSING ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT AND CAST MANAGEMENT. LION HOUSE IS AN LGBTQ-SPECIFIC TRANSITIONAL AND RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO COME FROM A COMMUNITY FIRST AND HOUSING PLUS APPROACH. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IS A SHORT TERM HOUSING PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO BEST SUPPORT SPECIFIC SEGMENTS OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION, INCLUDING WORKING HOMELESS PEOPLE WHO ARE EARNING TOO LITTLE MONEY TO AFFORD LONG-TERM HOUSING.OUR SPOT KC IS FIGHTING TO PROVIDE A SPACE FOR THE MARGINALIZED IN OUR COMMUNITY, THOSE ON THE OUTSKRTS. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INTENTIONAL PROGRAMMING TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES FACED BY LBTQ WOMEN AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. PROVIDE A SERIES OF EVENTS INCLUDING FREE TRAINING, EDUCATION, DISCUSSIONS, HEALTH FAIRS, AND HEALTH CENTERED ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE ACCESS TO CULTURALLY COMPETENT HEALTH ADVOCATES WHO ARE TRAINED TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS IN NAVIGATING THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Starzete Palmer Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $51,168 |
Melissa Winter Housing Navigation And Operations | Trustee | 40 | $41,301 |
Rachel Russell Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Tiffany Huggins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nyla Foster Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $140,197 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,920 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $270,117 |
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 | $270,117 |
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. | $92,469 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,310 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,152 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,646 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,925 |
Office expenses | $8,642 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $559 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,055 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,612 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $168,438 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,358 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $128,358 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $128,358 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $128,358 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Our Spot Kc has recieved totaling $34,015.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF OUR SPOT KC | $34,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Womens Fund Of Greater Omaha Inc Omaha, NE | $19,871,485 | $13,123,546 |
Hereafter Impact Fellows Action Fund Leawood, KS | $1,269,948 | $2,375,133 |
Family Policy Alliance Colorado Springs, CO | $694,183 | $1,314,136 |
Advocates For Recovery Colorado Denver, CO | $175,849 | $916,896 |
People Not Politicians Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $190,617 | $335,156 |
Empower Missouri Jefferson City, MO | $2,046,709 | $837,328 |
Wichitas Littlest Heroes Wichita, KS | $155,498 | $315,810 |
Us Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking Saint Louis, MO | $523,597 | $278,070 |
Better Life In Recovery Incorporated Springfield, MO | $47,223 | $248,997 |
Go Shout Love Foundation Inc Nixa, MO | $19,427 | $206,743 |
Our Spot Kc Kansas City, KS | $128,358 | $270,117 |
Optimal Innovation Group Golden, CO | $10,778 | $0 |