HAMILTON COUNTY VIPS INC
EIN 48-0813821 · Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief (M99Z)
What they do
Our Organization Provides Services to The Elderly (those 60 and Over or The Spouse of Someone 60 or Over). These Services Include A Meals Program. Over 200 Meals A Week Are Provided During The Year, Including Meals for Shut-ins.Newsletters Are Published Each Month. Brochures Explaining The Services Provided Are Printed Each Year. Assistance is Provided to Those Applying for Public Benefits, Those Completing Tax Forms, and Those Signing Up for or Changing Medicare Plans.Nutrition Education is Provided Four Times A Year.Monthly Health Programs Are Held. These Programs Include Blood Pressure and Oxygen Level Checks, Blood Sugar Checks, and Other Health Related Presentations. An Exercise Group Meets Three Times A Week.
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $61.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $36,671 for LA JEANA SMITH (DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Financial picture
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How each $100 of revenue was used
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Money in and money out
Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
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People reported as paid
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (7)
LA JEANA SMITHDIRECTOR
BARBARA OBRATECHAIRMAN
BARBARA WESTEMANBOARD MEMBER
JANET WEISSECRETARY
PENNY BOLTZBOARD MEMBER
ROSEMARY CLARYTREASURER
VICKI VALENTINEBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1992
- Location
- PO BOX 145, SYRACUSE, KS 67878-0145
- County
- Hamilton
- In care of
- Barbara O'Brate
- Primary officer
- Barbara OBrate, Chairman
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- KENNEDY MCKEE & COMPANY LLP
- NTEE classification
- Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief (M99Z)
- IRS tax category
- Emergency and Other Relief Services