Giving The Basics Inc

Organization Overview

Giving The Basics Inc is located in Kansas City, KS. The organization was established in 2011. 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 Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Giving The Basics 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, Giving The Basics Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 29.7% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2017, Giving The Basics Inc has awarded 300 individual grants totaling $7,617,451. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE IMPROVED HEALTH HOPE AND HUMAN DIGNITY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FREE HYGIENE ITEMS NOT COVERED BY GOVT ASSISTANCE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

GIVING THE BASICS DISTRIBUTES, FREE OF CHARGE, PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO 132 FOOD PANTRIES AND HOMELESS SHELTERS, 364 SCHOOLS AND 14 POLICE DIVISIONS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METRO AREA. PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED INCLUDE CLEANING SUPPLIES, BRUSHES/COMBS, SHAMPOO, LOTION, DEODORANT, FEMININE HYGIENE PROUCTS, LAUNDRY SOAP, TISSUES, SOAP, TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE, TOILET PAPER AND INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS. THESE ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED BY GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE AND ARE VITAL FOR BASIC HUMAN DIGNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Teresa Hamilton
President CEO
$50,000
Kelley Scharosch
CFO
$16,154
Heath Hoobing
Secretary
$0
Jeffery Anderson
Director
$0
Ron Edelman
Director
$0
Brian Leitner
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$155,751
Related organizations$0
Government grants $136,915
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,447,177
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,447,611
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,739,843
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,886
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $19,886
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,942,407

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Giving The Basics Inc has awarded $1,526,988 in support to 50 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Stcharles, MO

PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy

$154,152

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF KS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy

$106,106

TURNER SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy

$77,705

HICKMAN MILLS SCHOOL DIST

PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy

$63,383

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF MO

PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy

$60,714

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy

$59,739
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Giving The Basics Inc has recieved totaling $113,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dehaemers Fam Charitable Tr

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTEDGENERAL DONATION

$100,000
Mcgee Foundation

Mission, KS

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$13,000
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