EIN 44-0545274

Whatsoever Community Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Whatsoever Community Center enhances the quality of life and meets the needs of the community through social, educational, health, and recreational programming. Its youth services department partners with young people to provide year-round quality programming that connects them with the larger community. The early childhood program focuses on child-initiated learning and creative development for children ages 2-6 years old, providing a time of fun, creativity, exploration, security, and compassion while its teaching staff nurtures their active development. It is located in Kansas City, MO.
Total revenues
$313,177
2022
Total expenses
$302,976
2022
Total assets
$166,386
2022
Num. employees
10
2022

Program areas at Whatsoever Community Center

Youth services department - partners with young people to provide quality programming year round. Provide opportunities for academic enrichment and social involvement while connecting youth with the larger Community. Served over 77 youth in the main program components in 2022. Over 87 other youth were involved in other activities at the Center in 2022 including soccer league participants, Community garden participants, amateur boxing participants and youth mentoring programs. Summer day camp served 33 youth in 2022. Focus on reading retention and partnerships with united way and rainy day books provide all participants with free books. Community garden is an ongoing project that brings the youth and Community together by providing valuable skills and healthy food options. The after-school program and summer program youths participated in numerous stem activities and the youth program continues to be part of the quality matters initiative through united way. The boxing club had over 35 participants enrolled and averaged 23 participants per day in 2022. Whatsoever boxing club hosted a tournament with over 20 bouts and several hundred people in attendance.
Community services program - continues to help young adults and their families in their academic advancement by offering comprehensive classes to meet the needs of the Community. Instruction is offered in g.e.d. Prep, english language learning with a focus on literacy, spanish classes, citizenship classes, college preparatory, computer literacy, and career guidance and help. 5 Community members participated in the program in 2022. Students received college prep tutoring, g.e.d. Prep and citizenship tests to allow Community members to take their citizenship tests. 4 quarterly family nights were held at the Center to promote programs and open dialogue to deal with Community problems and possible solutions. The clothing pantry continues to serve the Community. The computer lab continues to provide internet access for homework assistance, employment assistance and connection to various programs.
Early childhood program - focuses on child-initiated learning and creative development for children ages 2 years old - 6 years old. Provides a time of fun, creativity, exploration, security and compassion. The teaching staff strives to nurture the active and receptive qualities of their students in a safe environment. Served 11 children with six preschoolers graduating to kindergarten in 2022. Provided 2 healthy meals and 1 healthy snack to all children in attendance daily. Continued to adopt state of Missouri accreditation in 2022. Preschool staff completed over 16 hours of development training on average each. Received monthly thematic books as part of Kansas city library's books to go program. Students from jewish Community Center continued to volunteer over the summer and during the school year. Collaborated with the Kansas city zoo program to have visit from zoo personnel with animals from the zoo.

Who funds Whatsoever Community Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationSupport for Afterschool and Summer Programs in Kansas City, Missouri. 202003-8149$100,000
Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationIn-Kind Grant Support for the Community Food Service Program Donations Provided To Whatsoever Community Center By the Kauffman Foundation. 202212-13424$8,964
Veterans United FoundationWhatsoever Amateur Boxing Club$7,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Whatsoever Community Center

NameTitleCompensation
Charlie GascichExecutive Director
Charles GascichPast Executive Director$63,368
Bob CrancePresident$0
Darrell StoneVice President$0
Sarah HumphreyTreasurer$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Whatsoever Community Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$304,498
Program services$18,650
Investment income and dividends$11
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-9,982
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$313,177

Form 990s for Whatsoever Community Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-22990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-06-08990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsParks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1201 Ewing
Kansas City, MO 64126
Metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS
County
Jackson County, MO
Website URL
whatsoevercc.org/ 
Phone
(816) 231-0227
IRS details
EIN
44-0545274
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N31: Community Recreational Centers
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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