Little People Of America Inc is located in Sonoma, CA. The organization was established in 1986. As of 09/2021, Little People Of America Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Little People Of America 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 09/2021, Little People Of America Inc generated $446.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $303.6k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
SUPPORT GROUP FOR SHORT-STATURED INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS-GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO SHORT-STATURED INDIVIDUALS FOR VARIOUS REASONS, INCLUDING EDUCATION, MEDICAL NEEDS, ADOPTION AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THESE GRANTS ARE RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IN HELPING SHORT-STATURED INDIVIDUALS. A DETAILED LIST IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS-A NATIONAL NEWSLETTER (CALLED 'LPA TODAY") AND REGIONAL NEWSLETTERS ARE PUBLISHED BIMONTHLY. THEY ARE PUBLISHED ON THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL. OTHER PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS INFORMATIONAL PAMPLETS AND BROCHURES ARE ALSO PUBLISHED.
SYMPOSIUMS, CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUALLY ON THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THE MEETINGS ARE FOR CARRYING OUT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. REGISTRATION FEES AND OTHER FEES ARE CHARGED TO THE ATTENDEES AND COSTS ARE PAID OUT OF THESE FEES.
OTHER COSTS ARE ALLOCATED TO PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE SUCH AS NEWSLETTER POSTAGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Deb Himsel Executive Director | Trustee | 20 | $51,779 |
Ray Lecara Programs Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bryce Schelhaas Finance Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sofiya Cheyenne Inclusion Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michelle Kraus Public Relations Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mimi Moore Advocacy Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $50,224 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $222,988 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $273,212 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $24,618 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $139,405 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $446,769 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $86,000 |
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 | $51,779 |
Other salaries and wages | $59,597 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,987 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,218 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,048 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,928 |
Information technology | $9,571 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,557 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,338 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,243 |
All other expenses | $7,472 |
Total functional expenses | $303,613 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $281,099 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $203,284 |
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 | $1,200,175 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,000 |
Total assets | $1,698,558 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,981 |
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 | $54,981 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $70,226 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,573,351 |
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 | $1,698,558 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Little People Of America Inc has recieved totaling $17,660.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pikes Peak Community Foundation Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $12,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,660 |
Beg. Balance | $913,166 |
Earnings | $150,779 |
Admin Expense | $5,082 |
Net Contributions | $79,461 |
Grants | $86,000 |
Ending Balance | $1,052,324 |
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