Assistance League of Wichita, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Assistance League of Wichita, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Assistance League of Wichita ia a volunteer nonprofit organization whose philanthropic projects provide services to the community.
Year, State Incorporated:
1987, KS
Also Known As:
Assistance League of Wichita Thrift Store
Operation School Bell - Clothes are provided to USD 259 students based on the need identified by school social workers. In 2016, Assistance League Wichita created a partnership with JC Penneys West allowing parents and their children to purchase school-appropriate clothing at the store at a reduced cost to the Assistance League. During the 2021-22 school year, 10,365 students were served resulting in a total of 108,028 students served since 1985. Scholarships - Vocational scholarships are awarded to USD 259 graduating seniors for programs at Wichita State University Tech and Butler Community College. Scholarships have been awarded to 254 seniors since 1988. The number of first year scholarships awarded in April 2022 was 7. 53 second year have been awarded since 2015-16 including 12 in April 2022. Assault Survivor Kits - Clothing, footwear and necessary items are provided through the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center to women, children and men who have been survivors of sexual assault. Rather than leaving the hospital in paper scrubs after their clothing has been taken for investigation purposes, the survivors are allowed to walk out with dignity in regular clothing. The program began in 1994. 129 individuals were served in 2021-22. Bear Hugs - The Bear Hugs Program distributes teddy bears, journal/sketchbook sets, and tote bags to child victims of violence treated by the Forensic Nursing Services at Via Christi St. Joseph and by Wesley Medical Center. 189 victims (infant through age 18) were served in 2021-22 for a total of 4,571 since the program began in 1997.
For the year ended May 31, 2024, Assistance League of Wichita, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Programs | $203,949 |
| Total Program Expenses | $203,949 |
Chair of the Board
Mona Hobson
Board Size
10
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Membership appeals, Other
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Assistance League of Wichita, Inc.'s IRS Form 990 for the year ended May 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $387,552 |
| Other | $13,502 |
| Investment Income | $13,357 |
| Total Income | $414,411 |
Programs: 75% Fundraising: 19% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $414,411 |
| Total expenses: | $272,866 |
| Program expenses | $203,949 |
| Fundraising expenses | $51,786 |
| Administrative expenses | $17,131 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $141,545 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,297,300 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-22,330 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,416,515 |
| Total Liabilities | $17,354 |
| Total Assets | $1,433,869 |
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