Giving The Basics Inc, operating under the name Giving the Basics Wichita, is located in Wichita, KS. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Giving the Basics Wichita employed 4 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Giving the Basics Wichita 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, Giving the Basics Wichita generated $647.1k 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 (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $645.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Giving the Basics Wichita has awarded 89 individual grants totaling $1,160,374. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HOPE DIGNITY AND SELF WORTH THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FREE PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE ITEMS NOT COVERED BY GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GIVING THE BASICS WICHITA DISTRIBUTES, FREE OF CHARGE, PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO MORE THAN 42 FOOD PANTRIES AND HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND 138 SCHOOLS IN THE GREATER WICHITA AREA. PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED INCLUDE DEODORANT, FEMININE HYGIENE, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, LOTION, SOAP, TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPATE, AND TOILET PAPER. THESE ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED BY GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND ARE VITAL FOR BASIC HUMAN DIGNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Erin Kalkbrenner Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $63,000 |
Megan Kice Development Director | Officer | 30 | $50,000 |
Steve Becker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Kara Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Tom Dondlinger Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Kim Rippel Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $88,774 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $13,349 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $544,939 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $311,646 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $647,062 |
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 | $647,062 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $391,147 |
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. | $133,799 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,000 |
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 | $6,530 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
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 | $9,971 |
Information technology | $5,504 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $67,120 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,671 |
Insurance | $5,528 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $645,594 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $290,216 |
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 | $238,861 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,343 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,343 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $549,763 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $521,166 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $28,597 |
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 | $549,763 |
Over the last fiscal year, Giving The Basics Inc has awarded $335,564 in support to 25 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy | $81,611 |
Wichita, KS PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy | $23,947 |
Wichita, KS PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy | $18,525 |
Wichita, KS PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy | $17,161 |
Wichita, KS PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy | $16,589 |
DCF PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy | $16,100 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Giving The Basics Inc has recieved totaling $55,250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Kansas Health Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: Develop social media marketing strategies to raise awareness of the need for personal hygiene products for low-income individuals which are distributed through schools, shelters, pantries and police departments in Butler and Sedgwick counties. | $25,000 |
Union Pacific Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND SAFE SHELTER | $10,000 |
National Diaper Bank Network New Haven, CT | | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $7,000 |
Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust Wichita, KS PURPOSE: ANNUAL FUND DRIVE | $2,500 |
Lusk Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Open Door Mission Omaha, NE | $18,940,804 | $28,432,927 |
Community Services League Of Jackson County Independence, MO | $10,715,608 | $18,545,815 |
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency Marshall, MO | $8,413,322 | $11,809,512 |
Metro Caring Denver, CO | $9,274,494 | $12,161,402 |
Together Inc Of Metropolitian Omaha Omaha, NE | $9,226,296 | $13,324,477 |
Emergency Family Assistance Association Inc Boulder, CO | $12,859,983 | $10,003,728 |
Community Action Agency Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $3,181,804 | $8,038,211 |
Operation Bbq Relief Peculiar, MO | $14,879,386 | $7,436,557 |
Community Services Of Broomfield Inc Broomfield, CO | $1,597,833 | $6,420,444 |
Feed My People St Louis, MO | $3,730,399 | $5,819,156 |
Mid America Assistance Coalition Inc Kansas City, MO | $14,968,922 | $4,777,466 |
Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc Omaha, NE | $4,900,387 | $4,852,471 |