2026-04-21T11:49:28-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 311356940 REACH OUT LAKOTA INC REAC 5137797515 PO Box 362 West Chester OH 45071 Brenda Yablonsky Executive Director 5137797515 2026-04-21 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Brenda Yablonsky PO Box 362 West Chester OH 45071 2619433 0 X www.reachoutlakota.org X 1992 OH To assist individuals and families living in the Lakota School District (West Chester and Liberty Townships) who face difficulty providing adequate food and clothing for their families. "Putting help and hope into the hands of our community." 11 11 4 300 -541 0 1792332 2519031 0 0 46325 56534 3990 8746 1842647 2584311 1467242 1704391 0 0 102579 143291 0 0 25251 104095 121256 1673916 1968938 168731 615373 1509608 2172463 10633 7618 1498975 2164845 The mission of Reach Out Lakota is to assist individuals and families living in the Lakota School District (West Chester and Liberty Townships) who, due to varied circumstances, face difficulty providing adequate food and clothing for their families. We provide healthy food, critical clothing, and personal hygiene and other items to help families maintain food and clothing security, while also collaborating with community partners who are focused on addressing the root causes of hunger and long-term solutions. 0 0 1882747 0 0 Our year-round services and support provide families in need from West Chester and Liberty Townships with: fresh and shelf stable food items, gently used clothing, small household goods, and personal care items such as personal hygiene products, infant care products and cleaning supplies. In addition, Reach Out Lakota provides periodic programs focused on: School Supplies, Thanksgiving Meals, Holiday Meals, and Holiday Toys. Reach Out Lakota assisted between 966-1864 individuals each month, providing approximately 410,000 pounds of food, 100,500 articles of clothing, and 50,100 items used for personal hygiene, baby care, and household cleaning. We also provided Thanksgiving meals for 495 families (approximately 2,228 individuals), and holiday meals for 457 families (approximately 2,083 individuals). School supplies were distributed to 716 students, and holiday gifts/toys were provided to 1,161 children. Reach Out Lakota is supported by a large team of volunteers who worked approximately 16,000 hours during 2025. 0 0 0 1882747 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 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X X Reach Out Lakota Inc 5137797515 PO Box 362 West Chester OH 45071 Brenda Yablonsky Executive Director 40 0 X 77745 0 0 Sue Cheney President 8 0 X 0 0 0 Artemio Castro Vice President 10 0 X 0 0 0 Lauren Boettcher Secretary 3 0 X 0 0 0 Holly Sheehy Treasurer 3 0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Patsy Trustee 3 0 X 0 0 0 Tim Harmon Trustee 3 0 X 0 0 0 Gil Aguilar Trustee 3 0 X 0 0 0 Bonnie Dooley Trustee 10 0 X 0 0 0 Tim Van Leeuwen Trustee 10 0 X 0 0 0 Terri Bunting Trustee 3.0 0 X 0 0 0 Natalie Kreutz Trustee 3 0 X 0 0 0 77745 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40024 0 0 2479007 1612653 2519031 0 56534 56534 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34581 40024 35122 -541 -541 0 9287 0 9287 9287 0 0 0 2584311 65821 -541 0 0 0 1704391 1704391 0 0 0 0 77745 38872 27211 11662 0 0 0 0 54675 44281 10394 0 0 0 0 0 622 311 218 93 10249 6436 2910 903 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1348 0 1348 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4448 0 4448 0 10266 2659 7607 0 0 0 0 0 17704 11595 1227 4882 7806 1485 2179 4142 0 0 0 0 35997 34197 1080 720 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 695 128 94 473 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29865 29020 507 338 3612 2130 1482 0 Vehicle Expenses 1938 1938 0 0 Volunteer Appreciation 4970 4970 0 0 Memership Dues 2372 334 0 2038 Other Miscellaneous 235 0 235 0 1968938 1882747 60940 25251 162677 110735 606034 1269332 0 0 610 706 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 570977 380381 214621 190596 525666 601094 1509608 2172463 10633 7618 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10633 7618 X 1498975 1829395 0 335450 1498975 2164845 1509608 2172463 615373 50497 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 1207812 1321333 1685107 1792332 2519031 8525615 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1207812 1321333 1685107 1792332 2519031 8525615 8525615 14428 -2418 20755 46325 56084 135174 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8660789 0.98439 0.98888 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 446642 291423 155219 0 0 0 0 0 124335 88958 35377 0 0 0 0 190596 Play it Forward-Top Golf 69055 34474 34581 0 8811 0 20676 0 5635 0 0 69055 34474 34581 0 8811 0 20676 0 5635 35122 -541 1 Food Items-both perishable and shelf stable 19009 0 807016 Average cost per pound per Feeding America Food consists of fresh milk, eggs, meat, fresh as well as frozen fruit/veggies, and non-perishable food items (flour, sugar, beans, rice canned goods, pasta, tuna, cereal, peanut butter, etc.). Families can receive 4 full food orders annually, with fresh produce (when available) monthly. We also provided Thanksgiving food boxes with vegetables, meats, and other food items. End of year holiday food boxes were also given to families along with a meat item. The number of recipients represents how many individuals in each household received services. They may have received those services multiple times throughout the year, and are therefore counted each time they received a service. Clothing and other small household items 14411 0 615468 Clothing is valued at an avg FMV according to Goodwill suggested fair market values Clothing, shoes, and accessories for women, men, children, and babies. Also includes other household items such as linens, kitchen items, small appliances, etc. The number of recipients represents how many individuals in each household received services. They may have received those services multiple times throughout the year, and are therefore counted each time they received a service. Personal care, cleaning, baby items, and paper products 8681 0 137289 Average actual cost per item Personal care products include deodorant, toothbrushes/toothpaste, feminine products, soap, shampoo. Cleaning products include all purpose cleaner, dish detergent, and laundry detergent. Baby items include diapers, pull ups, and wipes. Paper products include paper towels and toilet paper. The number of recipients represents how many individuals in each household received services. They may have received those services multiple times throughout the year, and are therefore counted each time they received a service. Rent, utilities, and other financial assistance 8 538 340 Actual amount paid We consider this occasional emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, medical bills, or other bills on an as-needed basis. No cash is given directly to clients...payment is made directly to the utility company or landlord, or other provider after several different criteria are met. Occasionally gift cards are also provided to assist with bills (non-cash assistance). School Supplies for students 716 0 50860 FMV of average cost per item Various school supplies including backpacks and graphing calculators. Holiday gifts for children 1161 0 92880 Actual amounts or avg est of FMV Stuffed animals, various age-appropriate toys, other gift type items, and gift cards. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Reach Out Lakota serves those in need in West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio. Those who reside in the Lakota School District or have a child/children going to Lakota Schools are eligible to receive services. Proof of residency is necessary to receive these services (lease agreement, pay stub, utility bill, drivers license). Reach Out Lakota tracks the number of services provided each day (utilizing Foodbank Manager Software) and summarizes them monthly. Services include food visits, clothing and other personal care allotments, as well as occasional emergency financial assistance with rent, utilities, medical bills on an as needed basis. No cash is given directly to clients...they are paid directly to utility company or landlord, etc. X 716171 Goodwill avg FMV X 409653 766174 Feeding America cost per lb X School Supplies 8957 48774 Actual avg cost per item X Holiday Gifts for Children 3483 81534 Actual avg cost per item 0 0 0 0 Schedule M, Part I, Line 5 The dollar amounts are calculated based on quantities of items multiplied by their estimated avg fair market value according to Goodwill, or actual avg costs (based on current market retail values). Schedule M, Part I, Line 19 The information reported in Part 1, column (b) for food represents the number of pounds of food. Schedule M, Part I, Lines 25-28 For school supplies and holiday gifts we counted the actual number of items received (example holiday toys, gift cards for teens, backpacks, pencils, notebooks, etc.) Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The accountant prepares the Form 990, which is reviewed by the Treasurer of the Board upon it's completion. The Treasurer then presents the Form 990 to the Finance Committee of the Board for final review and approval. It is then presented to the full Board of Directors for final approval prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The executive director and the board (when deemed necessary by ROL policies) review all pertinent documents and transactions before they are entered into to assure there are no conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest were found, then the ROL executive director/board will follow the conflict of interest policy to assure all conflicts are investigated and resolved. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The finance committee and treasurer of the board of directors provides recommendations to the board for salaries each year during the budgetary process. Historical data, as well as comparability information and performance information is taken into consideration in determining compensation. The board reviews and approves compensation during an executive session at a board meeting near the end of the year. It is then included in the budget, which is also approved during an open session of the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request. The Form 990 is also available upon request and is available at www.reachoutlakota.org.