2024-11-15T09:58:27-05:00 2023-12-31 874287671 Midwest CPA LLC 8020 E Central Suite 155 Wichita KS 67206 990 2023-01-01 471833024 WICHITAS LITTLEST HEROS WICH 203 N MATHEWSON AVE WICHITA KS 67214 MELODY YORK TREASURER 3163644163 2024-11-15 true true Melody M York P01086009 3163644163 2024-11-15 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z 360937 false X X 2016 KS 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 7 0 3 85 0 0 324871 296340 0 1034 4519 16573 18393 342478 319252 78792 84069 0 113732 137157 0 70431 111783 135364 304307 356590 38171 -37338 186604 147121 14844 12699 171760 134422 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 false false 126668 24738 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. 87753 30318 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. 28399 15050 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. 242820 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 3 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 0 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false X X MELODY YORK 3163644163 8020 E CENTRAL AVE SUITE 155 WICHITA KS 67206 X BRIANNA BASKERVILLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 63015 0 8072 CHAD PORTEOUS TRUSTEE 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN FRICKEY TRUSTEE 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LASHONA JONES TRUSTEE 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LELA HERNANDEZ PRESIDENT 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DUSTIN BATY SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MELODY YORK TREASURER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 63015 0 8072 0 false false false 119898 176442 42572 296340 4519 4519 60078 119898 41685 18393 18393 319252 4519 0 18393 84069 84069 120847 84618 18097 18132 4679 3135 874 670 1989 1143 539 307 9642 6707 1515 1420 1111 1111 13100 11500 1600 6704 371 54 6279 2416 307 899 1210 4539 177 4362 13200 9240 1980 1980 465 420 24 21 500 500 1472 1472 EVENT EXPENSES 60501 20479 40022 MEALS 1046 656 390 OTHER SUPPORT EXPENSES 20654 20654 9656 9656 356590 242820 43339 70431 28223 4206 157281 141800 1100 1115 186604 147121 14844 12699 14844 12699 X 171760 134422 171760 134422 186604 147121 -37338 0 X false false false X 266462 279276 309820 387835 317801 1561194 266462 279276 309820 387835 317801 1561194 53628 1507566 104 850 910 1034 4519 7417 1568611 0.96110 0.99550 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS 1115 1115 BRAVERY BALL 119398 59320 60078 12385 350 1250 14461 4127 3339 PICKLEBALL 9918 9918 1580 2 10637 10637 4193 139953 79875 60078 12385 350 1250 14461 4127 9112 41685 18393 true General Explanation Attachment WLHS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH EQUAL ACCESS TO APPLY FOR SUPPORT RELATED TO HARDSHIPS STEMMING FROM THEIR CHILDRENS LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. PARENTS COMPLETE AN APPLICATION DETAILING THEIR NEEDS, THEIR CHILDS CURRENT CONDITION, AND PAYMENT INFORMATION. AT THE END OF EACH MONTH, A GROUP OF AT LEAST THREE WLH REPRESENTATIVES REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS AND DECIDES ON FUND DISTRIBUTION BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS PRIOR ASSISTANCE RECEIVED, THE CONNECTION OF THE NEEDS TO THE CHILDS DIAGNOSIS, URGENCY, AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT WITH WLH. WHILE MOST ALLOCATIONS ARE MADE MONTHLY, URGENT CASES MAY BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY AND RECORDED IN THAT MONTHS ASSISTANCE LOG. ANNUALLY, WLH PREPARES A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REPORT FOR RELEVANT GRANT FOUNDATIONS. RECIPIENTS OF EACH GRANT ARE ESTIMATED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES SERVED WITHIN SPECIFIC COUNTIES IN KANSAS, WITH WLH TRACKING FAMILY TOTALS BY COUNTY TO ENSURE ACCURATE REPORTING. X 8729 FMV X 2 850 FMV X GIFT CERTIFICATES 49 15774 X SPORT EVENT TICKETS 5 17219 false false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THE TREASURE AND RELEVANT STAFF WILL WORK TOGETHER TO REVIEW THE 990. AFTER REVIEWING IS COMPLETE, THE FORM 990 WILL BE SENT TO BOARD MEMBERS AND FILED WITH THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES. AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF THE YEAR, RETURNING MEMBERS WILL SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. ALL NEW MEMBERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS STATEMENT PRIOR TO BECOMING ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE BOARD. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a TO ENSURE FAIR AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION FOR OUR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WE CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW DURING EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES CONSULTING WITH SIMILARLY SIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ENGAGING WITH THE NONPROFIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND RESEARCHING CURRENT SALARY GUIDELINES ONLINE. BY GATHERING THIS DATA, WE AIM TO ALIGN OUR COMPENSATION PRACTICES WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND MAINTAIN EQUITY WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b TO ENSURE FAIR AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION FOR OUR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WE CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW DURING EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES CONSULTING WITH SIMILARLY SIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ENGAGING WITH THE NONPROFIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND RESEARCHING CURRENT SALARY GUIDELINES ONLINE. BY GATHERING THIS DATA, WE AIM TO ALIGN OUR COMPENSATION PRACTICES WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND MAINTAIN EQUITY WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.