WICHITAS LITTLEST HEROS

EIN: 471833024 501(c)(3) Human Services

WICHITA, KS

Total Revenue
$319,252
Total Expenses
$356,590
Total Assets
$147,121
Net Assets
$134,422
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
KS
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WICHITAS LITTLEST HEROS, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $319K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $357K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

WICHITAS LITTLEST HEROS (WLH) EXISTS TO PROVIDE HOPE, HELP, AND HAPPINESS TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AGES 0-18 IN THE KANSAS AREA WHO ARE BATTLING DIFFERENT LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. WLH STRIVES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS BY BEING A PHYSICAL AND EMOIONAL PRESENCE FOR THE FAMILY

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $126,668 Revenue: $24,738

HERO PROGRAMMING: THE HEROES ARE THE HEART OF WICHITAS LITTLEST HEROES (WLH). OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO STEP AWAY FROM THE MEDICAL WORLD AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF...

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HERO PROGRAMMING: THE HEROES ARE THE HEART OF WICHITAS LITTLEST HEROES (WLH). OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO STEP AWAY FROM THE MEDICAL WORLD AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF SIMPLY BEING A KID. WLH HOSTS SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, A SUMMER LUAU, AN UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS PARTY, TEEN GATHERINGS, AND MORE. HEROES ALSO RECEIVE ACCESS TO MEMBERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ZOOS, MUSEUMS, AND ART THERAPY PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH OTHER ENRICHING ACTIVITIES.UPON JOINING, EACH HERO IS WELCOMED WITH A CAPE, T-SHIRT, HERO CERTIFICATE, STICKERS, AND OTHER FUN GOODIES. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ALSO DELIVER HOSPITAL BAGS FILLED WITH TREATS AND ESSENTIALS TO LIFT THEIR SPIRITS DURING HOSPITAL STAYS. THESE CHILDREN ENDURE UNIMAGINABLE CHALLENGES, AND WLH EXISTS TO REMIND THEM THEY ARE NOT ALONE. THROUGH FRIENDSHIPS, LAUGHTER, AND SHARED EXPERIENCES, WE FOSTER HOPE AND HAPPINESS IN THEIR LIVES.

Program 2
Expenses: $87,753 Revenue: $30,318

FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS, WICHITAS LITTLEST HEROES (WLH) IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ESSENTIAL AID TO FAMILIES WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO...

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FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS, WICHITAS LITTLEST HEROES (WLH) IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ESSENTIAL AID TO FAMILIES WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO THEIR CHILDS MEDICAL NEEDS. THIS ASSISTANCE COVERED VITAL EXPENSES LIKE TRIPS TO SPECIALISTS IN KANSAS CITY, GROCERIES, AND UTILITY BILLS, EASING THE FINANCIAL BURDEN FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS.IN ADDITION, WLH COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS TO BUILD WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, COMPLETE NECESSARY HOME MODIFICATIONS, AND MAKE VEHICLE REPAIRS, ENSURING THAT FAMILIES HAVE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE SPACES. WE RECOGNIZE THAT INSURANCE OFTEN FALLS SHORT AND EMPLOYERS MAY NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND THE HIGH DEMANDS THESE FAMILIES FACE. WLH STEPS IN TO PROVIDE VITAL SUPPORT, FILLING THESE GAPS AND HELPING PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, SIBLINGS, AND ESPECIALLY OUR YOUNG HEROES, FIND RELIEF AND RESILIENCE DURING CHALLENGING TIMES.

Program 3
Expenses: $28,399 Revenue: $15,050

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT: PART OF OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH VALUABLE RESOURCES. WLH HAS ESTABLISHED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND ACCESSIBLE PLATFORMS THAT HELP FAMILIES...

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RESOURCES AND SUPPORT: PART OF OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH VALUABLE RESOURCES. WLH HAS ESTABLISHED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND ACCESSIBLE PLATFORMS THAT HELP FAMILIES ACCESS AVAILABLE COMMUNITY BENEFITS. OUR FULLY STOCKED MEDICAL SUPPLY CLOSET, MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF SPONSORS, PARTNERS, AND PARENTS, PROVIDES ESSENTIAL ITEMSDIAPERS, FORMULA, WIPES, G-TUBE COVERS, AND MOREAT NO COST TO FAMILIES. EVERY CHILD AND SIBLING WHO VISITS ALSO RECEIVES A SPECIAL TOY, ADDING A BIT OF JOY TO THEIR EXPERIENCE.IN ADDITION TO THESE RESOURCES, WLH BRINGS TOGETHER PARENTS FROM ACROSS KANSAS, CREATING A ROBUST SUPPORT NETWORK WHERE FAMILIES CAN UPLIFT AND ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER. PARENTS CONSISTENTLY HIGHLIGHT THE IMPACT OF THESE CONNECTIONS, FINDING COMFORT AND STRENGTH IN A COMMUNITY THAT TRULY UNDERSTANDS THEIR JOURNEY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $296,340
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,519
Other Revenue $18,393
TOTAL REVENUE $319,252

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $84,069
Salaries & Benefits $137,157
Fundraising Expenses $70,431
Program Expenses $242,820
Other Expenses $135,364
TOTAL EXPENSES $356,590

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $319,252 $342,478 -0.1%
Expenses $356,590 $304,307 +0.2%
Net Income $-37,338 $38,171 -2.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
3
Volunteers
85

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
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
1
$71,087
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIANNA BASKERVILLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$63,015 $8,072 $71,087
CHAD PORTEOUS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN FRICKEY TRUSTEE 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LASHONA JONES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LELA HERNANDEZ PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DUSTIN BATY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MELODY YORK TREASURER 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $319,252 $356,590 $147,121 $-37,338
2022 $342,478 $304,307 $186,604 $38,171
2021 $315,810 $308,525 $155,498 $7,285
2020 $301,479 $298,549 $138,304 $2,930
2019 $256,518 $256,197 $123,374 $321
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