2025-11-17T16:50:22-06:00 2024-12-31 874287671 MIDWEST CPA LLC 8020 E CENTRAL AVE SUITE 155 WICHITA KS 67206 990 2024-01-01 471833024 WICHITAS LITTLEST HEROES WICH 3163644163 203 N MATHEWSON AVE WICHITA KS 67214 MELODY YORK TREASURER 3163644163 2025-11-17 1 0 MELODY YORK P01086009 3163644163 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MELODY YORK 8020 E CENTRAL AVE SUITE 155 WICHITA KS 67206 405403 0 X HTTPS://WWW.WICHITASLITTLESTHEROES.COM X 2016 KS WICHITA'S LITTLEST HEROES (WLH) EXISTS TO PROVIDE HOPE, HELP, AND HAPPINESS TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AGES 0-18 IN THE KANSAS AREA WHO ARE BATTLING LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. WLH STRIVES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS BE BEING A PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL PRESENCE FOR THE FAMILY. 8 8 3 0 0 0 253769 338085 0 0 4519 7217 18393 26566 276681 371868 84069 82359 0 0 137157 131763 0 0 26855 92793 105599 314019 319721 -37338 52147 147121 197219 12699 10650 134422 186569 X WICHITA'S LITTLEST HEROES (WLH) EXISTS TO PROVIDE HOPE, HELP, AND HAPPINESS TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AGES 0-18 IN THE KANSAS AREA WHO ARE BATTLING LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. WLH STRIVES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS BE BEING A PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL PRESENCE FOR THE FAMILY. 0 0 33382 22500 HERO PROGRAMMING: THE HEROES ARE THE HEART OF WICHITA'S 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. 83809 82359 12819 FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS, WICHITA'S 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 CHILD'S 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. 24514 259 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. 141705 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 X MELODY YORK 3163644163 8020 E CENTRAL SUITE 155 WICHITA KS 67206 BRIANNA BASKERVILLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 63989 0 1900 TIFFANY REDBURN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMELIA ALEXANDER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 WHITNEY BELSHE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN FRICKEY TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSHUA WEIR TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 TONY LYNCH PRESIDENT 5.00 X 0 0 0 MELODY YORK TREASURER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DUSTIN BATY SECRETARY 1.00 X 0 0 0 63989 0 1900 0 0 0 0 0 126447 211638 338085 7217 7217 60101 126447 33535 26566 26566 371868 7217 0 26566 82359 82359 126606 2760 105269 18577 3257 1714 1543 1900 1615 285 15 15 20 20 2000 2000 4031 4031 1815 406 1314 95 5799 5733 66 13200 1980 9240 1980 3318 2652 666 148 148 1485 1485 OTHER SUPPORT EXPENSE 27661 27661 EVENT EXPENSES 20508 20508 PAYROLL TAXES 10001 8518 1483 UTILITIES 5165 5165 10433 8273 2160 319721 141705 151161 26855 4206 4456 141800 191663 1115 1100 147121 197219 12699 10650 12699 10650 X 134422 186569 134422 186569 147121 197219 52147 0 X 0 0 0 X 279276 309820 387835 317801 338085 1632817 279276 309820 387835 317801 338085 1632817 1632817 850 910 1034 4519 7217 14530 1647347 0.99120 0.96110 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 EMERGENCY FUND PAYABLE 10650 10650 BRAVERY BALL 126471 66370 60101 8174 7093 5350 3736 SUPERHERO 5K 26303 26303 6658 10 33774 33774 2524 186548 126447 60101 8174 7093 5350 12918 33535 26566 1 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE TREASURER 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. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A TO ENSURE FAIR & 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. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.