Giving The Basics Inc
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Kansas City, KS
- Founding
- 10/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-3069975
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.
Form
990
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Teresa Hamilton President CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $50,000 |
Kelley Scharosch CFO | Officer | 20 | $16,154 |
Heath Hoobing Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nick Warren Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean Wheeler Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Marshall Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,872,804 |
| 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. | $66,154 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,077 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $441,349 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,448 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,371 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,363 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,502 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,103 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,408 |
| Office expenses | $6,943 |
| Information technology | $11,552 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,015 |
| Travel | $2,570 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,004 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $122,185 |
| Insurance | $32,956 |
| All other expenses | $4,587 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,806,376 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,404,689 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $425 |
| 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 | $1,045,302 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,078 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,700,649 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,181,143 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,227 |
| 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 | $25,227 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,093,316 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $62,600 |
| 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 | $4,181,143 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Giving The Basics Inc has awarded $1,526,988 in support to 50 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Stcharles, MO PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy | $154,152 |
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 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Giving The Basics Inc has recieved totaling $113,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dehaemers Fam Charitable Tr Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTEDGENERAL DONATION | $100,000 |
Mcgee Foundation Mission, KS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Castle Rock Community Inter Church Task Force Castle Rock, CO | $3,485,207 | $4,065,312 |