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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: June 2025 Expires: June 2027

Wesley House Community Services

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

5114 Preston Highway
Louisville , KY, 40213

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Wesley House Community Services meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Mission Statement: Helping People Help Themselves

Vision for the future: To be the leading family services community center along the Preston corridor providing early childhood, school-age and adult programs while proactively advocating for policy and systemic change that propels equity for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).

Year, State Incorporated:
1907, KY

WesKids is an early childhood development center that caters to the needs of children up to age 5. With a strong focus on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment, it aims to foster the growth and development of young children in their crucial early years. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates play-based learning, socialization activities, and early literacy and numeracy skills development. Dedicated and trained educators create a supportive atmosphere that promotes exploration, creativity, and the development of essential life skills.

YBA (Young Brilliant Achievers) is a school-aged youth program that goes beyond traditional academic support by offering out-of-school programming that focuses on both homework assistance and social-emotional learning. It recognizes that children and adolescents need a holistic approach to their education, nurturing their academic growth while also fostering their emotional well-being. Through tailored tutoring sessions and mentorship programs, it provides academic support, helping students excel in their studies and achieve their full potential. It also incorporates social-emotional learning components, teaching vital life skills such as resilience, empathy, and problem-solving. 

WesTech is a workforce development program that focuses on providing entry-level IT training to individuals seeking to embark on a career in the technology industry. With the increasing demand for skilled IT professionals, it aims to bridge the gap between job seekers and the industry by equipping participants with essential technical skills and knowledge. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers fundamental IT concepts, programming languages, network administration, and cybersecurity. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practical exercises, it ensures that participants develop a solid foundation in IT. The program also offers career counseling and job placement assistance, enhancing participants' chances of securing sustainable employment in the rapidly evolving tech sector.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Wesley House Community Services's program expenses were:

Program services $987,854
Total Program Expenses $987,854

Chief Executive
Mendell Grinter, President and CEO

Chair of the Board
Ms. Brenda Jolly Hyatt

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Louisville Metro Government

Board Size
9

Paid Staff Size
15

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Door-to-door appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.40%

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 Wesley House Community Services's IRS Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions, gifts, grants $971,089
CCAP (program revenue) $138,078
KY Food Program (program revenue) $53,556
WesKids co-pays (program revenue) $35,630
Miscellaneous program revenue $7,224
Total Income $1,205,577

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 18%

Total Income $1,205,577
Total expenses: $1,216,253
  Program expenses $987,854
  Fundraising expenses $3,923
  Administrative expenses $224,476
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-10,676
Beginning Net Assets $1,231,987
Other Changes In Net Assets $-67,522
Ending Net Assets $1,153,789
Total Liabilities $103,891
Total Assets $1,257,680
Ending net assets as reported above include $272,746 without donor restrictions and $881,043 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported include $909,775 in property and equipment.

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