2025-10-10T13:52:09+00:00 2024-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 1551 N Waterfront Pkwy Ste 300 Wichita KS 672066601 990 2024-01-01 237056717 KANSAS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INC KANS 3162633300 PO BOX 1521 WICHITA KS 67201 NAIMA LOERA-MEXSEN CONTROLLER 3162638854 2025-10-10 true Kevin Ensminger P01310558 3162652811 2025-10-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARY SHANNON PO BOX 1521 WICHITA KS 67201 7692314 false X WWW.KANSASBIGS.ORG X 1970 KS KSBBBS CREATES AND SUPPORTS ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH WHO ARE FACING ADVERSITY AND CARING, ADULT VOLUNTEERS, THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH. 15 14 86 2000 0 3071069 4001153 0 0 232005 427767 1035442 1991923 4338516 6420843 0 0 0 0 3968038 4465351 0 0 2626749 1463671 2513778 5431709 6979129 -1093193 -558286 10559567 10010908 1622050 1541246 8937517 8469662 KSBBBS DEFINES SUCCESS BY MEASURING POSITIVE YOUTH OUTCOMES (PROVEN PREDICTORS OF LONG-TERM SUCCESS, SUCH AS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT), THE NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED, AND THE DURATION OF MATCH RELATIONSHIPS. BBBS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM ENDORSED BY BLUEPRINTS FOR HEALTH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, CRIME SOLUTIONS, THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION MODEL PROGRAMS, AND THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. false false 2509341 0 0 COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEERS (BIGS) IN THE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE A 12-MONTH COMMITMENT (MINIMUM) AND WILL SPEND TIME WITH THE YOUTH (LITTLES) TYPICALLY OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS. THESE MATCHES ROUTINELY MEET, ON AVERAGE, A MINIMUM OF TWO TIMES PER MONTH TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS, SUCH AS ATTENDING A COMMUNITY EVENT, GOING TO A MUSEUM, PLAYING CATCH, SHARING A MEAL, OR JUST HANGING OUT AND TALKING. ADDITIONALLY, EACH QUARTER, A NEW TOPIC IS DISCUSSED BETWEEN THE YOUTH AND MENTOR THAT CORRELATES TO SELF-WORTH, SELF-CONFIDENCE, HEALTHY CHOICES, ADULTING 101, AND CAREER AND LIFE. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, 1,654 YOUTH WERE MATCHED IN KSBBBS' COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM. THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES WERE REPORTED FOR YOUTH WHO WERE MATCHED MORE THAN ONE YEAR IN THE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM: 87% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS; 94% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS; 80% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF SOCIO-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES. 442825 0 0 SITE BASED - SITE-BASED MENTORING ALLOWS THE VOLUNTEER TO MEET WITH THE CHILD AT THEIR SCHOOL EACH WEEK DURING THE LUNCH PERIOD WHEN THEY CAN DO HOMEWORK, READ TOGETHER, PLAY GAMES, OR JUST TALK. VOLUNTEERS IN THE SITE-BASED PROGRAM ARE ASKED TO MAKE A 9-MONTH COMMITMENT (MINIMUM). AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, 219 YOUTH WERE MATCHED IN KSBBBS' SITE-BASED PROGRAM. THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES WERE REPORTED FOR YOUTH WHO WERE MATCHED MORE THAN ONE YEAR IN THE SITE-BASED PROGRAM: 92% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS; 82% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS; 96% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF SOCIO-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES. 2952166 true true false true false false false false false true true false false true true false true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false true 33 2 true 86 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 15 14 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false false X NAIMA LOERA-MEXSEN 3162638854 624 W DOUGLAS AVE WICHITA KS 67203 BILL HANNA DIRECTOR/BOARD CHAIR EMERITUS 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 GENE CAMARENA DIRECTOR/CHAIR 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 JAMES NASTARS DIRECTOR/TREASURER 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 MARGARET DECHANT DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 STEVE FEILMEIER DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 BEN HUTTON DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BRIAN ROHLOFF DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 COLEEN JENNISON DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JAMES HERRMAN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JEFF MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MARK KNACKENDOFFEL DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MARK LUETTERS DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MARTY CORNEJO DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MISTY HIGH DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 NICOLE CORCORAN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BRANDON RUSSELL COO 40.0 0.0 X 194800 0 16800 MARY SHANNON CEO 40.0 0.0 X 319614 0 10979 SHELLY CHINBERG REGIONAL DIRECTOR 40.0 0.0 X 115269 0 23009 629683 0 50788 3 false true false 0 260420 0 932567 0 979626 1828540 208770 4001153 0 0 0 0 0 287150 287150 0 0 0 0 1650 0 0 0 1650 0 1650 0 1650 571723 0 431106 0 140617 0 140617 0 0 140617 2676101 932567 798231 1877870 0 1877870 156005 42134 113871 113871 0 0 0 0 0 -1468 0 0 -1468 -1468 6420843 0 0 2419690 0 0 680470 382726 62866 234878 3122889 1756450 288512 1077927 32638 18041 3840 10757 360262 199136 42388 118738 269092 148742 31661 88689 3500 3500 65950 65950 2750 2750 34484 34484 110517 22043 34580 53894 73886 14737 23118 36031 1122791 223955 351306 547530 298730 59585 93469 145676 116157 23169 36344 56644 34560 6894 10813 16853 52563 10485 16446 25632 165715 165715 68319 13627 21376 33316 MEMBERSHIP FEES 194405 38776 60827 94802 SCREENING & BACKGROUN CHECKS 94597 18869 29598 46130 UNCOLLECTABLE PLEDGE EXPENSE 55840 11138 17472 27230 19014 3793 5949 9272 6979129 2952166 1400214 2626749 521473 309469 104219 581006 2589 1500 688172 148032 0 0 0 0 114996 117795 1677583 868934 942246 808649 7160651 7138679 0 0 1025221 905778 10559567 10010908 565811 580291 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1056239 960955 1622050 1541246 X 8814801 8328227 122716 141435 0 0 0 0 0 0 8937517 8469662 10559567 10010908 -558286 90431 0 0 0 X false true true false X 2929182 3981139 6425972 3071069 4001153 20408515 0 0 2929182 3981139 6425972 3071069 4001153 20408515 1182873 19225642 69331 77437 164029 264543 288800 864140 0 513279 681518 21160 15416 0 1231373 22504028 14078271 0.85432 0.86373 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 513279.0, COLUMN B - 681518.0, COLUMN C - 21160.0, COLUMN D - 15416.0, COLUMN E - 0.0, COLUMN F - 1231373.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true false false false false true 2750 false false 2750 false Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY Contracted consultants to assist in lobbying efforts to secure state funding. 7073433 4830 2610 7075653 7095906 760874 750000 33347 7073433 2359837 5100224 -339881 24274 7095906 1249084 1010061 100692 2359837 509237 637659 102188 1249084 0.986 0.0107 0.0033 true false 10000 10000 1005044 334355 670689 662539 534579 127960 808649 RIGHT OF USE OPERATING LEASE 905778 905778 Federal Income Taxes LEASE LIABILITY 960955 960955 6328747 90431 28700 -924013 -804882 7133629 34484 -747270 -712786 6420843 6796602 28700 747270 775970 6020632 34484 924013 958497 6979129 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITION UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE BEING USED TO GENERATE USABLE FUNDS THAT INCREASE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES - -924013 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements FUNDRAISING & GAMING EXPENSES - -747270 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 FUNDRAISING & GAMING EXPENSES - 747270 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES - 924013 For Kids Sake 619297 39108 580189 0 2348 29427 7646 0 42632 Food Big Soiree 1824759 410819 1413940 0 0 31690 38595 308985 100494 17 1164612 482640 681972 0 0 58624 45645 23457 108688 3608668 932567 2676101 0 2348 119741 91886 332442 251814 798231 1877870 0 0 156005 30950 1500 650 9034 true 0.85 156005 30950 1500 650 9034 42134 113871 KS true false true false 0.85 0.15 Naima Loera-Mexsen 624 W Douglas Ave Wichita KS 67203 false BRANDON RUSSELL 2750 ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH KANSAS RAFFLE LICENSE X false X X X X false false false false false false false true false MARY SHANNON CEO 253114 0 66500 0 0 0 3900 0 7079 0 330593 0 0 0 BRANDON RUSSELL COO 158300 0 36500 0 0 0 2550 0 14250 0 211600 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASES THE LT BONUSES ON MULTIPLE GOALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REVENUE GOALS. BONUSES ARE DETERMINED FROM PERFORMANCE GOALS THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES EACH YEAR BASED ON THE OVERALL STRATEGIC PLAN. Hutton Construction See Part V 143628 Office leasing false Schedule L, Part IV, Column (b) Hutton Construction is more than 35% owned by Ben Hutton, Board Member and former Board Chair. X VAR AUCTION ITEMS - 77 208770 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Other - VAR AUCTION ITEMS - ALL NUMBERS LISTED ARE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE FORM 990. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND CONTROLLER. THE FINAL FORM 990, WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES, IS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILLING THE 990. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD IN NOVEMBER ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ANNUALLY REVIEW AND SIGN THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD. AFTER DISCLOSURE AND DISCUSSION OF THE CONFLICT, THE INTEREST PERSON MUST LEAVE THE MEETING WHILE THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSS AND VOTE ON WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT DOES EXIST, THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE WHETHER THEY CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THAT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE, THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS WILL VOTE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE, IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, AND TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BENEFIT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official Comparative data is gathered for CEO salaries through other non profits and other BBBSA affiliates. The data is reviewed by an independent HR consultant and that is submitted to to the Board through an executive session. The COO Presents to the Board Chair, who then presents to the Board for consideration and amendments. The board makes a final determination. The CEO/President is reviewed annually by the Board. 2024 was the last year this process took place. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The process mention above is done for CEO/President salary. For COO salary, the CEO presents data and recommendations to the Board who ultimately make the decision. 2024 was the last year this process took place. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue ALL OTHER REVENUE - Total Revenue: -1468, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: -1468;