2025-11-14T12:50:17-07:00 2024-12-31 311717077 Support Kansas City Inc 6750 Antioch Rd Suite 305 Merriam KS 66204 990 2024-01-01 431571915 UPLIFT ORGANIZATION INC UPLI 8162410060 PO BOX 270175 KANSAS CITY MO 64127 Ross Dessert President 8162210401 2025-11-14 1 1 Daniel Conge P03228401 9138314752 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Ross Dessert PO Box 271075 Kansas City MO 64127 2249554 0 X WWW.UPLIFT.ORG X 1990 MO Uplift provides food, clothing, and other essentials directly to people experiencing homelessness in the Kansas City metropolitan area through volunteer-led street outreach. 6 5 2 3631 0 0 228369 2227876 0 0 9043 13093 923 -3379 238335 2237590 35086 2006867 0 0 60336 108009 0 0 17616 175883 202888 271305 2317764 -32970 -80174 537706 464156 207 893 537499 463263 Uplift provides food, clothing, and other essentials directly to people experiencing homelessness in the Kansas City metropolitan area through volunteer-led street outreach. 0 0 2271466 2006867 0 Uplift Organization Inc. is a mobile street-outreach nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness across the Kansas City area. Three nights each week, four Sprinter vans loaded with food, clothing, hygiene items, blankets, and survival supplies travel established routes to meet individuals where they live: under bridges, in parks, and at camps. 1. Served - 53,518 meals (119,110 lbs of food valued at $326,002). 2. Distributed in-kind clothing and essential items valued at $1,626,947. 3. Mobilized 3,631 volunteers contributing 35,667 hours. 4. Provided direct care and connection to hundreds of neighbors experiencing homelessness each week through hands-on encounter and consistent presence. 0 0 0 2271466 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 4 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Dan Schipfer 8162410060 5926 Howe Dr Fairway KS 66205 ROSS DESSERT PRESIDENT 75 0 X X 84369 0 0 MICHAEL BARTKOSKI Board Chair 3 0 X X 0 0 0 JIM SCHMIDT DIRECTOR 10 0 X X 0 0 0 ANDRE LOGAN TREASURER 10 0 X X 0 0 0 DAN SCHIPFER Secretary 10 0 X 0 0 0 ROB OYLER DIRECTOR 0.1 0 X 0 0 0 Denny Dennihan DIRECTOR 0.1 0 X 0 0 0 84369 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3439 0 37237 0 0 2187200 1952947 2227876 0 13093 0 0 13093 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8585 27717 11964 -3379 0 -3379 0 2237590 0 0 9714 X 0 0 2006867 2006867 84369 54840 12655 16874 19231 19231 0 0 4409 3461 406 542 3294 0 3294 0 3250 0 3250 0 19991 15512 4479 0 2743 2445 298 0 134545 130438 4107 0 8 8 0 0 142 0 142 0 4318 4318 0 0 12509 12509 0 0 6140 Van Maintenance 13397 13397 0 0 6400 Miscellaneous Expenses 25 25 0 0 6610 Licenses/6400 Misc 103 52 51 0 6750 Donor Networking 200 0 0 200 8363 8363 0 0 2317764 2271466 28682 17616 484939 87748 3703 331663 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 249951 205206 49064 44745 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 537706 464156 207 893 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 207 893 X 537499 463263 0 0 537499 463263 537706 464156 X -80174 0 0 0 5938 0 X 0 0 0 X 212107 299483 169058 228368 2226233 3135249 212107 299483 169058 228368 2226233 3135249 0 3135249 2 9043 13093 22138 923 0 923 3158310 0 0.99270 0.97742 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 $916.51 - Prior period write off $6.47 - Credit Card Cash Back RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 249951 0 205206 44745 0 0 0 0 44745 Blue Jean Bash 2024 45823 37237 8586 0 33 0 8553 0 3379 0 0 45823 37237 8586 0 33 0 8553 0 3379 11965 -3379 1 Supplies given out to the homeless persons. 53518 0 53920 FMV Food, clothing, hygiene items, napkins, paper plates, plastic utensils, pet food. Food & Meals served. 53518 0 326000 FMV Food donated by restaurants, caterers, churches, and individuals. Clothing & essentials distributed. 53518 0 1626947 FMV Donated goods including clothing, blankets, hygiene supplies and OTC items. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Uplift tracks the number of meals served by the number of individuals each van serves each night while the trucks on their route. X 1626947 FMV X 53518 326000 FMV 0 0 0 0 Schedule M, Part I, Line 5 Uplift received and distributed donated prepared meals and cooked food from catering partners, restaurants, churches, corporations, and individuals. Estimated volume: 119,110 lbs of food (53,518 meals served) Valuation method: Fair market value per pound based on local and national benchmarks from Feeding America and other reports Blended valuation rate: $2.75lb Total estimated 2024 in-kind food value: $326,000 All food was granted directly to homeless individuals at no cost. Uplift does not sell or inventory food; all items are distributed immediately as part of direct outreach operations. Schedule M, Part I, Line 19 Uplift received and distributed donated goods to homeless neighbors through its nightly street outreach program and warehouse operations. This category includes clothing, coats, blankets, hygiene items, bottled water, over-the-counter medicines, flashlights, and other essential supplies. Valuation method: Fair market value estimated using Goodwill, Salvation Army, and IRS Publication 561 thrift valuation guides. Condition mix: Approximately 85% used, 15% new, weighted accordingly. Total estimated in-kind value distributed (clothing, blankets, and essentials): $1,626,947 All items were distributed directly to individuals at no cost. No resale or inventory activity occurs. Form 990, Part I, Line 6 Uplift operates primarily through volunteer service. In 2024, 3,631 volunteers contributed approximately 35,667 hours. Using the Independent Sector 2024 national value of $33.49 per hour, this represents about $1.19 million in additional community value. This amount is not included as revenue or expense in the Form 990 but is disclosed to reflect the full scope of Uplift's impact. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b SKC prepares the for 990, the President does an initial review and makes it available for the available to the public during the tax year upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annual disclosure; conflicts are discussed at board meetings as needed. Members recuse themselves from relevant votes, and all actions are recorded in meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Executive compensation was reviewed by independent board members using comparable data for similar positions in nonprofit organizations of comparable size and scope. The Board discussed and approved compensation in a formal meeting, and the decision was documented in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year upon request. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1g During 2024, Uplift implemented a comprehensive valuation process for donated food, clothing, and supplies. This resulted in approximately $2.0 million of in-kind contributions being recognized in accordance with GAAP and IRS guidance. The increase from prior year reflects improved accounting accuracy and transparency, not a sudden increase in donations. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g $53,600 payment for Ross. $3,250 payroll processing fees. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e $8,362.51 Fuel for Vans Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 $1 Rounding.