2025-11-11T18:12:54-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 431282336 PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC PART 9136480700 10325 METCALF AVENUE OVERLAND PARK KS 66212 Katherine Markes Treasurer 8167183228 2025-11-12 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BLESSINGS ABOUND THRIFT STORE PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC DBA BLESSINGS ABOUND THRIFT STORE 10325 METCALF AVENUE OVERLAND PARK KS 66212 5233041 0 X www.blessingsaboundkc.org X 1982 KS Partners People in Progress operates a thrift store, Blessings Abound, which is a not for profit which serves the metro Kansas City community by selling and redistributing donated merchandise. Grants are issued to area not for profits to provide funds for them to assist those in need. 12 12 99 120 0 0 5048 15223 4664430 5072305 86785 134539 6905 10974 4763168 5233041 1898900 1800960 0 1382309 1745061 0 29711 1267071 1507575 4548280 5053596 214888 179445 3628944 3825288 3360 15432 3625584 3809856 Blessings Abound Thrift Store is a non-profit organization that provides services and funds to those in the Kansas City metropolitan area by selling and redistributing donated merchandise to provide aid to those in need. 0 0 4861651 1800960 5072305 Blessings Abound operates two thrift stores. The proceeds from the sale of the merchandise is used to cover expenses related to the thrift operations and to provide grants to various not for profits who specifically serve those in need. In 2024 over 30 grants, totaling $1,800,960 were awarded. 0 0 0 4861651 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 99 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC DBA BLESSINGS ABOUND THRIFT STORE 9136480700 10325 METCALF AVENUE OVERLAND PARK KS 66212 X James Michael Thomas Chief Executive Officer 50.00 0 X 117095 0 7284 Tony Whitter Chief Ministry Officer 50.00 0 X 116250 0 7975 Stan Sword Board Chair 15.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Tresia Franklin Vice President 2.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Cook Secretary 5.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Ann Robertson Treasurer 24.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Steve Foerster Board member 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Rick Hadel Board member 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Jim Liberda Board member 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Penny Lindemann-Smith Board member 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Matt Sayers Board member 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Athena Shouse Board member 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Doug Waltman Board member 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Jim Wilkinson Board member 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 233345 0 15259 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15223 0 15223 Thrift Store Sales 459510 5072305 5072305 0 0 0 0 0 0 5072305 134539 0 0 134539 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3175 0 0 3175 0 3175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prior Period Adjustment 900099 7799 0 0 7799 0 0 0 0 7799 5233041 5072305 0 145513 1800960 1800960 0 0 0 0 0 0 233345 163342 46669 23334 0 0 0 0 1264542 1195874 68668 19649 15071 3052 1526 99445 90876 5713 2856 128080 116223 9862 1995 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12059 0 12059 0 42731 42731 0 0 42485 38236 4249 0 11962 0 11962 0 0 0 0 0 646002 646002 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10842 10842 0 0 70311 70311 0 0 Sales expenses 639373 639373 0 0 Delivery expenses 31810 31810 0 0 5053596 4861651 162234 29711 361732 73322 3191103 3516186 24150 292787 104240 59026 188547 17083 23083 3628944 3825288 3360 15432 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3360 15432 X 3625584 3430816 0 379040 3625584 3809856 3628944 3825288 179445 0 0 0 4827 X 0 0 0 X 10618 13445 8860 5048 15223 53194 2373762 3421404 3825341 4664430 5069043 19353980 0 0 0 6905 3175 10080 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2384380 3434849 3834201 4676383 5087441 19417254 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19417254 8566 2891 4840 86785 134539 237621 0 0 0 0 0 0 8566 2891 4840 86785 134539 237621 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2392946 3437740 3839041 4763168 5221980 19654875 0.98791 0.9932 0.01209 0.0068 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 There is no Other Income to report. Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 There is not Other Income to report. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152424 104240 48184 0 140363 0 140363 188547 1 Amethyst Place 2735 Troost Kansas City MO 64109 431887442 501(c)3 25000 LT supportive housing solution for women & chlldren recovering from trauma Angel Clothing Foundation 112 Clairborne Road Olathe KS 66062 922803465 501(c)3 6000 Provides clothing to low-income families in need Catholic Charities of Kansas City St Joseph Inc 8001 Longview Road Kansas City MO 64134 430887779 501(c)3 15000 Provide resources to those in need Community Services League of Jackson Co 404 N Noland Road Independence MO 64050 430976395 501(c)3 50000 Provide resources to those in need Dads Against Crime 8401 E Blue Ridge Blvd Ste 204 Kansas City MO 64133 934497406 501(c)3 10000 Provide resources to fathers affected by crime Electro Mundo Technology Services Inc 56 S 7th St Kansas City KS 66101 990878761 501(c)3 50000 Provide electronic solutions to low income individuals & promote electronic recycling Elevate Metro KC 4801 Liberty Street Kansas City MO 64112 833698822 501(c)3 10000 Build relationships with youth to equip them to thrive Flourish Furnishings 11971 Grandview Road Ste A Grandview MO 64030 543337394 501(c)3 60000 98923 FMV Furniture, bedding, household goods Furniture bank partners with social service agencies to empower families to overcome homelessness Good Faith Network 11485 S Ridgeview Road Olathe KS 66061 853702109 501(c)3 10000 Advocate for solutions to support vulnerable people Growth Ministries Inc P O Box 4375 Olathe KS 66063 813440951 501(c)3 7500 Assist incarcerated individuals to become productive members of society HopeBuilders 11184 Antioch Road Overland Park KS 66210 481248881 501(c)3 72000 Provide accessibility and home repairs to low income older adults to live safely in their home Hope Center Inc 2800 E Linwood Blvd Kansas City MO 64128 431828403 501(c)3 7500 Offers programs and services that address the holistic needs of individuals and families I 58 KC Ministries 6200 W 69th Street Overland Park KS 66204 853881128 501(c)3 10000 Grow family-like environments where urban teens and young adults can thrive by finding belonging, significance and purpose Johnson County Christmas Bureau 9503 Johnson Drive Shawnee KS 66203 480884400 501(c)3 20000 Provide warmth and support during the winter holiday season to low-income families in Johnson County, KS Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network 6315 W 110th Street Leawood KS 66211 200118693 501(c)3 10000 Provide shelter, meals, life skills training, financial literacy, case management, employment search assistance, education opportunities, parenting and coping skills Lead to Read Inc 300 E 39th St Ste 5B Kansas City MO 64111 821256215 501(c)3 20000 Support the social, emotional and reading skills that are a foundation to student success Lorraine's House P O Box 2379 Mission KS 66205 812940008 501(c)3 10000 Provide a safe, structural transitional living program for women recovering from trauma and addiction Lutheran Urban Mission Agency 3232 Metropolitan Kansas City MO 64110 430953816 501(c)3 80000 Empower and equip local churches and communities to meet spiritual, social and physical needs Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries 3031 Holmes Kansas City MO 64109 430970991 501(c)3 695000 Help families and individuals break the cycle of poverty to achieve housing and personal stability, food security and self sufficiency Mission Southside 18335 W 168th Terrace Olathe KS 66061 273655778 501(c)3 60000 Partner with churches, organizations, businesses and individuals to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those in Johnson County, KS Mother's Refuge 14400 E 42nd St S Ste 220 Independence MO 64055 431454628 501(c)3 10000 Provide a safe home for pregnant and parenting young moms and babies that don't have a stable or permanent place to live New Creation Inc 566 Spruce Street Olathe KS 66062 371975294 501(c)3 25000 Provide a Christ centered sober living community for men in recovery Newhouse Inc P O Box 240019 Kansas City MO 64124 430962293 501(c)3 11000 Assist those in domestic violence situations to escape and find safe shelter and provide programs that provide counseling and other services One Ninety Nine Inc P O Box 4137 Olathe KS 66063 861600095 501(c)3 10000 Provide a community reintegration program for victims of sex trafficking Operation Breakthrough 3039 Troost Kansas City MO 64109 430971560 501(c)3 300000 Provide a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empower families through advocacy, emergency aid and education Petes Garden 6215 Summit Kansas City MO 64113 844596250 501(c)3 69460 Collects unserved prepared food from caterers, restaurants and food service operations and re-directs food to families The Hub Argentine 3730 Metropolitan Ave Kansas City KS 66106 862365559 501(c)3 50000 Connect people to individuals, neighbors and to vital resources for health and wholeness The Village Initiative Inc 3004 N 27th Street Kansas City KS 66104 900808727 501(c)3 50000 Provide a comprehensive range of resources to aid individuals transitioning back into society after incarceration Welcome House Inc 1414 E 27th Street Kansas City MO 64108 430984039 501(c)3 17500 Provide residential support to men over 21 as they work to rebuild their lives free from alcohol and drug use 29 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grants are submitted to the Blessings Abound Grants Committee. The committee reviews the grant applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors which approve the quarterly grant requests. The committee also requires each organization to report back on how the funds were used. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The finance team reviewed Form 990 in detail and made a recommendation to the board of directors to approve the Form 990 at its regular board meeting prior to e-filing with the IRS. Each member of the board was provided an electronic copy of the return for their review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each member of the board of directors is required to report and sign a conflict of interest statement annually Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Compensation decisions for the CEO are made based on recommendations by the People Services Committee, chaired by a member of the board of directors. Compensation is based on a review of industry wages and benefits. Members of the board of directors meet with the CEO for an annual performance review and compensation increase. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governance documents, the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request