2026-03-12T19:21:06-05:00 2025-06-30 480573184 REGIER CARR & MONROE LLP 300 W DOUGLAS AVE STE 900 WICHITA KS 672022914 990 2024-07-01 480547706 THE WICHITA CHILDREN'S HOME WICH 3166846581 7271 E 37TH ST N WICHITA KS 67226 DEBORAH KENNEDY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 3166846581 2026-03-03 1 0 LAURA LEHMER CPA P01252614 3162642335 2026-03-03 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DEBORAH KENNEDY 7271 E 37TH ST N WICHITA KS 67226 12844437 0 X WWW.WCH.ORG X 1888 KS TO ASSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND TO CREATE HEATHLY FAMILIES BY PROVIDING: ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES; A TEMPORARY HOME FOR CHILDREN AT RISK OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR HOMELESSNESS; EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES. 32 32 227 422 0 0 4205461 5057290 6875484 6343284 465010 700586 2710134 134831 14256089 12235991 414244 411606 0 0 7298626 7080708 0 0 419003 4361735 4517708 12074605 12010022 2181484 225969 25685012 26308889 593505 596802 25091507 25712087 X TO ASSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND TO CREATE HEATHLY FAMILIES BY PROVIDING: ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES; A TEMPORARY HOME FOR CHILDREN AT RISK OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR HOMELESSNESS; EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES. 0 0 11184978 411606 6354921 EVERY CHILD SAFE, EVERY FAMILY SUPPORTEDAT THE WICHITA CHILDREN'S HOME, OUR PRIMARY COMMITMENT IS TO CREATE A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CRISIS. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE PERSONALIZED THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, THOROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HOLISTIC CARE CRAFTED TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THESE SERVICES ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD RECEIVES PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND SPECIALIZED ATTENTION USING A SHARED DECISION-MAKING MODEL. OUR GOAL IS TO INSTILL IN THEM THE COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE, INSPIRED BY THE HOPE AND SUPPORT THEY FOUND AT WICHITA CHILDREN'S HOME. (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)WCH APPROACHRECOGNIZING THE PROFOUND EFFECTS TRAUMA HAS ON A CHILD'S EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, BEHAVIOR, AND ABILITY TO FORM HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, OUR APPROACH IS ROOTED IN THE RICH RELATIONSHIP MODEL OF CARE. THE RICH MODEL EMPHASIZES RESPECT, INFORMATION, CONNECTION, AND HOPE, GUIDING OUR STAFF TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS GROUNDED IN EMPATHY, TRUST, AND COMPASSION. THESE RICH RELATIONSHIPS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PAST BETRAYAL AND TRAUMA AS THEY PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR HEALING AND GROWTH. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY CHILD FEELS UNDERSTOOD AND SUPPORTED, PAVING THE WAY FOR HEALING RELATIONSHIPS, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND A HOPEFUL, BRIGHTER FUTURE.CHILD PLACING AGENCY: CHILDREN AND YOUTH ARE CARED FOR BY WCH FOSTER PARENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED EXTENSIVE TRAINING IN HOW TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. MOST CHILDREN COME TO US IN POLICE PROTECTIVE CUSTODY. SOME FIND PERMANENT HOMES THROUGH OUR FOSTER-TO-ADOPT PROGRAM.EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER: OLDER CHILDREN (AGES 13-17) THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA ARE CARED FOR AND OFFERED INTENSIVE SUPPORT ON THE WCH MAIN CAMPUS IN A HOME-LIKE SETTING WITH INDIVIDUAL BEDROOMS.CROSSROADS YOUTH HOMELESS PROGRAM: EMERGENCY SHELTER - A 30-DAY SHELTER BED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RUNAWAY, HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUTH WHO ARE 18-24 WITH A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP.STREET OUTREACH SERVICES/DROP-IN SHELTER - THROUGH MOBILE OUTREACH AND THE OPPORTUNITY ZONE DROP-IN CENTER, HOMELESS YOUTH RECEIVE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT THEY NEED TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AND ACCESS SERVICES THAT HELP THEM REDUCE THEIR RISKS, GET OFF THE STREET AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. STREET OUTREACH ALSO OPERATES OUR COMMUNITY'S 24-HOUR SAFE PLACE PROGRAM FOR RUNAWAYS AND YOUTH WHO ARE IN CRISIS OR DANGER. CROSSROADS TEENS - RUNAWAY YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVE THE INTENSIVE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER. WORKSHOPS IN AREA SCHOOLS HELP TEENS IDENTIFY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS, REDUCE THEIR RISK OF HARM, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ON HOW TO GET HELP IF THEY NEED IT. POLARIS - YOUTH RESIDENTIAL CENTER: A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH (AGES 16-18) IN STATE'S CUSTODY WHO NEED SUPPORT AS THEY LEARN TO IMPROVE THEIR DECISION MAKING, COPING SKILLS, AND TO ADDRESS ANY UNDERLYING PROBLEMS WHICH ARE AFFECTING THEIR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION WITH THEIR FAMILIES OR COMMUNITIES. BRIDGES APARTMENTS: FORMERLY HOMELESS YOUTH WHO ARE TRANSITIONING TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY LIVE IN ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS. PARENTING YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO LICENSED, ON-SITE DAYCARE WHILE THEY WORK AND ATTEND SCHOOL.GERARD HOUSE, MOVING ONTO MOTHERHOOD, BABY MOBILE: GERARD HOUSE SERVES PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS WHO ARE IN STATE'S CUSTODY AND NEED INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE THEY AND THEIR BABIES GET A HEALTHY START. MOM PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT TO PREGNANT TEENS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO LACK ADEQUATE FAMILY SUPPORT. BABY MOBILE DELIVERS NECESSITIES LIKE DIAPERS, FORMULA AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES TO TEEN PARENTS AS WELL AS COUNSELING.ANTI-TRAFFICKING INITIATIVE: WCH IS A LEADER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN, OPERATING KANSAS' FIRST AND ONLY STAFF SECURE UNIT FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AS WELL AS A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY HEAL FROM COMPLEX TRAUMA.KIDZCOPE: PEER-BASED GRIEF SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN (AGES 3 TO 18) AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THROUGH AN 8-WEEK SESSION. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORTIVE NETWORK FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY. 11184978 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 40 0 227 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 32 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X THE WICHITA CHILDREN'S HOME 3166846581 7271 E 37TH ST N WICHITA KS 67226 STEPHEN CLARK II PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF JAMISON PRESIDENT-ELECT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE GENTILE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 EVAN FUNK CO-TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MEGAN ADAMS CO-TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SETH ALBIN SECRETARY 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIM LETT TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNY HATCHETT TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA TURNER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT BISH TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBYN CHADWICK TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACY FARRELL TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRITTANY FRENCH TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 STACY HAND TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM KNIGHT TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA LEWIS PHD MPH TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE LUETTERS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELY LUNA TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELISSA MURFIN MANGAN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JODI NOAH TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 SYLVIA OROZCO-DO MD TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAPTAIN TRAVIS RAKESTRAW TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIM RIPPEL TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTI ROYSE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 CINDY SCHWAN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER SHIPLEY TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIE STONE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 SEAN TARBELL TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOE TIGERT TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JILL WILLS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM WISE III TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGES YOUSSEF TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH KENNEDY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 184926 0 13735 184926 0 13735 1 0 1 0 0 94892 396865 1027095 3538438 312709 5057290 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 812900 6343284 6343284 6343284 532676 532676 349275 351400 289806 242959 59469 108441 167910 167910 198875 396865 75681 123194 123194 MISCELLANEOUS OTHER 623990 11637 11637 11637 12235991 6354921 0 823780 X 411606 411606 191393 130147 47849 13397 5795269 5493373 96802 205094 56998 52399 1790 2809 589796 545773 15264 28759 447252 421258 10137 15857 43017 43017 39981 39981 2109629 2089035 20594 10327 8675 1652 284645 225545 9182 49918 400437 379324 16897 4216 154417 149998 3316 1103 484773 412057 58173 14543 522028 470849 40972 10207 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA 216672 164216 11205 41251 FOOD 191563 191127 116 320 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 30344 17274 3019 10051 OTHER 29875 22322 6669 884 12010022 11184978 406041 419003 2075501 507484 225088 1806633 271899 423729 465024 418938 197509 397678 14447756 4262784 10829098 10184972 11613486 12560781 5407 6674 2000 2000 25685012 26308889 593505 589702 7100 593505 596802 X 22583381 21842716 2508126 3869371 25091507 25712087 25685012 26308889 225969 394611 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 6302618 4990334 5811831 4205461 5057290 26367534 6302618 4990334 5811831 4205461 5057290 26367534 773916 25593618 121657 220304 266422 401579 532676 1542638 446548 603962 1072526 3640174 210512 5973722 33883894 27452425 0.75530 0.77760 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3628873 381700 1238 21435 3987900 3293179 356734 1286 19754 3628873 3071997 242529 1376 19971 3293179 3527678 -432399 1242 22040 3071997 2799131 749807 1242 20018 3527678 0.43740 0.34560 0.21700 1 0 725457 725457 11957789 2930293 9027496 29012 20600 8412 1118778 876115 242663 616720 435776 180944 10184972 X 12790446 394611 124144 75681 594436 12196010 39981 39981 12235991 12169866 124144 75681 199825 11970041 39981 39981 12010022 PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND THE EARNINGS FROM THESE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR PROGRAMS, MANGEMENT, OR FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES. PART X, LINE 2: THE HOME IS ORGANIZED AS A KANSAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3). THE HOME IS QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE DEDUCTIBLE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI), AND HAS BEEN DETERMINED NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND (3). THE HOME IS REQUIRED TO FILE A RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) WITH THE IRS ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, THE HOME IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE HOME HAS FILED AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T) WITH THE IRS. THE HOME BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AFFECTING ITS ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENTS, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE HOME WOULD RECOGNIZE FUTURE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AND LIABILITIES IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE IF SUCH INTEREST AND PENALTIES ARE INCURRED. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SCHEDULE G FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 75,681. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SCHEDULE G FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 75,681. EPIC 595740 396865 198875 33603 300 21533 13401 6844 595740 396865 198875 33603 300 21533 13401 6844 75681 123194 0 ASSISTANCE TO THE CHILDREN LIVING UNDER THE CARE OF THE ORGANIZATION 1753 411606 FMV CLOTHING, FOOD, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND OTHER EXPENSES PAID ON BEHALF OF THOSE LIVING IN THE CARE OF THE ORGANIZATION. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DEBORAH KENNEDY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 184926 0 0 0 0 0 3345 0 10390 0 198661 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION WITH AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW, NORMALLY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE EACH YEAR. THE COMPENSATION IS THEN APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED DURING THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS, WITH THE ANNUAL BUDGET BEING REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. X SUPPLIES 825 312709 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B BEFORE IT IS FILED, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. A COPY IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE VIA E-MAIL FOR ALL OTHER BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVEIWED AND SIGNED ANNUALLY BY DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION WITH AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW, NORMALLY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE EACH YEAR. THE COMPENSATION IS THEN APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED DURING THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS, WITH THE ANNUAL BUDGET BEING REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,089,035. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 20,594. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,109,629. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE TREASURER WILL REVIEW THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISCUSS THE FINDINGS WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHICH ALSO SERVES AS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.