2025-11-16T14:27:02-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 861418410 STRONG LIKE AK STRO 9803207759 3448 Autumn Drive Gastonia NC 28056 Kimberly Webb Executive Director 9803207759 2025-11-12 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kimberly Webb 3448 Autumn Drive Gastonia NC 28056 229278 0 X www.stronglikeak.org X 2021 NC In honor of Adam Kincaid, we embrace families battling childhood cancer by giving comfort, offering financial care, and creating lasting memories. Strong Like AK envisions a world where no family faces childhood cancer alone. 14 14 1 75 0 0 270834 229278 0 0 0 0 0 0 270834 229278 46834 40404 0 0 0 62309 3000 0 87332 111343 114753 161177 217466 109657 11812 267618 344445 0 0 267618 344445 In honor of Adam Kincaid, we embrace families battling childhood cancer by giving comfort, offering financial care, and creating lasting memories. Strong Like AK envisions a world where no family faces childhood cancer alone. 0 0 8569 0 0 Educational Scholarship Program 18597 28000 28000 Housing 70457 0 Patient Financial Care 0 0 0 97623 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NC X Kyle Stinman 7047782098 3448 Autumn Drive Gastonia NC 28056 X Kimberly Webb Executive Director 40 0 X X X 46410 0 0 46410 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 172336 0 0 56942 43831 229278 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 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 229278 0 0 0 X 0 0 40404 40404 0 0 0 0 46406 18562 2320 25524 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15903 6361 795 8747 600 600 5620 5620 7509 3381 344 3784 4292 4292 7451 7451 4106 4106 986 986 84189 28915 5997 49277 217466 97623 32511 87332 206500 131629 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5597 207219 0 61118 207219 267618 344445 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 267618 296825 0 47620 267618 344445 267618 344445 X 11812 0 0 0 0 65015 X 0 0 0 X 89466 201376 255334 309421 855597 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89466 201376 255334 309421 855597 0 855597 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 855597 0 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 5(f) The organization received a $25,000 grant in 2024 from Claire's Army, a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, to support the Strong Like AK House. Because this contribution was received from a publicly supported organization, it is excluded from the 2% limitation under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and included in full as public support. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 61118 0 61118 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146101 0 0 146101 207219 Schedule D, Part I, Line 4 The organization is building the Strong Like AK House to provide temporary housing for pediatric cancer families traveling to receive childhood cancer treatment at Levine Children's Hospital. Construction costs incurred during the year are recorded as Construction in Progress. The facility is not yet placed in service and therefore is not depreciated. Gala 189311 0 189311 0 0 6250 18806 13620 17354 Golf Tournament 59176 0 59176 0 0 10580 1760 0 7781 0 248487 0 248487 0 0 16830 20566 13620 25135 76151 172336 1 Financial assistance to families of pediatric cancer patients, including rent, mortgage, utilities, car payments, essential living expenses, bereavement support, and wish-type items. 28 69948 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The organization verifies eligibility for financial assistance through documentation submitted by hospital social workers working directly with patients. All payments are made directly to mortgage companies, landlords, utility providers, and other approved vendors. The organization does not disburse funds directly to individuals. Records are maintained for each assistance case, including application, approval, and payment documentation. Follow-up communication is conducted as needed to confirm the continued appropriateness and use of funds. Kincaid Custom Woodworks Phillip Kincaid Board Chair; Owner of Kincaid Custom Woodworks 18940 Kincaid Custom Woodworks, owned by Board Chair Phil Kincaid, served as general contractor for construction of the Strong Like AK House. The organization's Board of Directors reviewed and approved the arrangement under its conflict-of-interest policy, and Mr. Kincaid recused himself from discussion and voting. Payment was issued November 25, 2024 and posted December 6, 2024. Construction services for the Strong Like AK House at 119 Ashley Avenue, Mount Holly, NC 0 Schedule L, Part IV During the tax year, the organization paid $18,746 to Kincaid Custom Woodworks, a business owned by the board chair, for construction and carpentry services related to the Strong Like AK House. The services were procured at fair market value. In accordance with the organization's conflict-of-interest policy, the board chair disclosed his interest and recused himself from all discussions, decision-making, and approval related to this transaction. The transaction was approved by independent board members and documented in organizational records. X Event décor and styling materials (Creative Solutions); Silent-auction items for Building Hope Gala; 30 42831 Non-cash contributions were valued at fair-market value 0 0 1 1 Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b The organization uses event vendors and partners to assist with securing, collecting, and processing donated items for fundraising events and donor engagement activities. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Two officers are the parents of the child in whom the organization was formed. Two officers are married to each other, and two officers are siblings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete copy of the Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors prior to filing for their review and comment. The Executive Director and Treasurer review the return in detail before submission to ensure accuracy and completeness. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Strong Like AK has a written conflict of interest policy requiring annual disclosure of potential conflicts by all officers, directors, and key employees. These disclosures are reviewed by the Board of Directors. Any identified conflicts are evaluated and managed in accordance with the policy, and the organization documents all findings and actions in board meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The compensation of the Executive Director is reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors. The process includes a comparison to compensation levels of executives in similarly sized nonprofit organizations, review of the Executive Director's performance, and documentation of the board's decision in the meeting minutes. No other officers or key employees received compensation during the tax year. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Strong Like AK makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Other expenses consist of costs necessary to support the organization's mission and fundraising activities, including but not limited to: Fundraising event production expenses (venue, décor, vendor services, supplies) Payment processing and bank fees Community sponsorships and outreach costs Board and staff professional development and training Membership dues for community and nonprofit associations Meals and hospitality associated with program and fundraising planning Taxes, licenses, and administrative filings General program supplies and miscellaneous operating expenses These expenses support the delivery of pediatric cancer financial assistance, wish-granting, and housing support programs, donor stewardship, and community awareness initiatives. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Line 9 includes in-kind contributions and donor-restricted contributions received during the year, as well as minor timing adjustments necessary to reconcile to the organization's year-end net assets per its books. Strong Like AK requested an extension of time to file its 2024 Form 990 in accordance with IRS Form 8868. The organization's filing was delayed due to year-end reconciliation activities following our annual fundraising gala in October. As a small nonprofit with limited administrative staff, we wanted to ensure that all revenue and expenses related to this major event were accurately reported prior to filing.