Special Olympics Kansas does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.
KSSO does not meet this Standard because:
- According to its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, the organization spent $1,590,900 or 63% of its total expenses on programs.
Special Olympics Kansas meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1979, KS
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Stated Purpose
"to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes, and the community."
Special Olympics Kansas (KSSO) reports that serves to empower children and adults with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit and productive members of society through sports competitions, health and nutrition programs, and leadership development. Sports programs offered by the organization include basketball, bocce, bowling, cycling, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. In 2018, the organization states that 471 athletes and 390 partners participated in its Unified Sports program. In addition, 319 athletes received health screenings at five clinics and 11 Polar Plunge events were held throughout Kansas.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, Special Olympics Kansas's program expenses were:
Program services |
$1,590,900 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$1,590,900 |
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Chief Executive
John Lair, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$86,533
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Chair of the Board
Allan Henderson
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Site Project Engineer, Mars
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Board Size
19
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Paid Staff Size
14
*2018 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 26% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,740,843 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 Special Olympics Kansas's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Source of Funds |
Special events, net |
$1,282,915 |
Contributions |
$1,084,445 |
In-kind contributions |
$373,483 |
Assessments |
$88,102 |
Special Olympics International cooperative projects |
$2,282 |
Investment income |
($21,061) |
Total Income |
$2,810,166 |
- Programs: 64%
- Fundraising: 27%
- Administrative: 9%
Total Income |
$2,810,166 |
Program expenses |
$1,590,900 |
Fundraising expenses |
$699,141 |
Administrative expenses |
$233,775 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$2,523,816 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$286,350 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,813,763 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$2,100,114 |
Total Liabilities |
$69,129 |
Total Assets |
$2,169,243 |
Note: According to KSSO's 2018 audited financial statements, the organization received $373,483 in contributed goods and services including games expenses ($232,776), professional fees ($112,809), furniture and equipment ($19,600), travel expenses ($4,558), and office supplies ($3,740).