GIVING THE BASICS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TERESA HAMILTON

Phone

9133874375

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GIVING THE BASICS INC, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 66% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.3M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

GIVING THE BASICS PROVIDES THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE, NOT COVERED BY GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS LAUNDRY SOAP, SHAMPOO, DEODORANT, TOILET PAPER AND OTHER PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,713,095 Revenue: $50,290

GIVING THE BASICS DISTRIBUTES, FREE OF CHARGE, PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO 152 FOOD PANTRIES, SENIOR CENTERS, AND HOMELESS SHELTERS, 411 SCHOOLS AND 11 POLICE DIVISIONS IN THE GREATER KANSAS...

GIVING THE BASICS DISTRIBUTES, FREE OF CHARGE, PERSONAL CARE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO 152 FOOD PANTRIES, SENIOR CENTERS, AND HOMELESS SHELTERS, 411 SCHOOLS AND 11 POLICE DIVISIONS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METRO AREA. GIVING THE BASICS ALSO DISTRIBUTES HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO 47 RURAL SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE OF KANSAS AND HAS 21 REGISTERED NATIONAL ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WHO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 1,110 LOCATIONS. PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED INCLUDE CLEANING SUPPLIES, BRUSHES/COMBS, SHAMPOO, LOTION, DEODORANT, FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, 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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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,806,327

Program Service Revenue $50,290

Investment Income $69,981

Other Revenue $-2,731

TOTAL REVENUE $5,923,867

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,949,867

Salaries & Benefits $798,159

Fundraising Expenses $315,552

Program Expenses $4,713,095

Other Expenses $474,646

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,258,072

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,923,867	$3,559,859	+0.7%
Expenses	$5,258,072	$3,180,074	+0.7%
Net Income	$665,795	$379,785	+0.8%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

4016

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$148,569

Total Directors

$50,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TERESA HAMILTON	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$50,000	$0	$50,000
BILL MARSHALL	CHAIRMAN	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STACEY HOWE	VICE CHARIMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW MILLER	DIRECTOR (TERM START 7/1/23)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA MARIE VOGEL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN LEITNER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS HUTCHINGS	DIRECTOR (TERM START 7/1/23)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATH HOOBING	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTI MACALUSO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER HARDY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON EDELMAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHANDRA GOEBEL	CFO	40.00	Officer	$77,431	$21,138	$98,569
MATT KARR	DIRECTOR OF GROWTH	40.00	Highest	$120,409	$20,836	$141,245

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$5,923,867	$5,258,072	$5,413,409	$665,795
2022	$3,559,859	$3,180,074	$4,564,567	$379,785
2021	$2,942,407	$2,806,376	$4,181,143	$136,031
2020	$3,082,150	$3,145,219	$4,149,028	$-63,069
2019	$3,427,853	$2,962,040	$4,104,455	$465,813
2018	$4,727,095	$2,358,715	$3,657,375	$2,368,380