2025-11-10T13:01:50-06:00 2024-12-31 481026809 Wendling Noe Nelson & Johnson LLC 623 SW 10th Ave Suite 300 Topeka KS 66612 990 2024-01-01 831996707 Systems of Care Initiative Inc SYST 3166191940 PO Box 126 Tecumseh KS 66542 Jeanette Prenger President 3166191940 2025-11-10 1 0 Brian J Florea P00339701 7852334226 2025-11-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jeanette Prenger PO Box 126 Tecumseh KS 66542 212215 0 X socicommunities.org X 2018 KS SOCI strives to identify and strategically target investments in commmunities where high-performance organizations are dedicated to support children to thrive in school, work, and life. 5 3 1 0 0 0 451068 206226 0 0 1396 5989 0 0 452464 212215 70472 126220 0 0 152131 70148 0 0 48527 55030 101612 277633 297980 174831 -85765 367350 281585 0 0 367350 281585 SOCI's mission is to align business and education leaders behind a common goal: building skills for children to be agile, authentic, self-aware, and resilient. 0 0 238890 126220 Systems of Care Initiative, Inc. awarded community grants to multiple early educational childhood care centers located in Wyandotte & Johnson county Kansas as well as Jackson county Missouri, to pay for scholarships for full-day, full-year, early care and preschool focused on preparing children for success, supporting healthy families, and strengthening early learning programs. 238890 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Janice Smith 3166191940 5710 SE 29th St Tecumseh KS 66542 Amanda Adkins Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Abdul Yahaya Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeanette Prenger President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathryn Banks Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Janice S Smith Executive Director 40.00 X X 65000 0 0 65000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 206226 206226 5989 5989 212215 0 0 5989 126220 126220 65000 65000 5148 5148 7345 7345 1199 1199 88545 40627 47918 301 272 29 1563 1563 Online Software Dues an 2365 1756 609 Bank Charges and Fees 189 60 129 Taxes & Licenses 105 105 297980 238890 10563 48527 367350 281585 367350 281585 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 367350 281585 367350 281585 367350 281585 -85765 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 155500 341511 297343 451068 206226 1451648 155500 341511 297343 451068 206226 1451648 983620 468028 77 98 537 1396 5989 8097 1459745 0.32060 0.18160 X Systems of Care Initiative, Inc. (SOCI) was formed and received its determination letter as a 501(c)(3) public charity in late 2018. It began operations after receipt of a substantial contribution from a Private Foundation in January 2019. This allowed the organization to hire an Executive Director and start its first program serving the needs of children. With 2019 being the initial year of operations the organization was focused on establishing good processes and procedures and developing a case for support that could be shared with prospective donors regarding the organization's mission and vision.The organization's ability to obtain funding was severely curtailed during the pandemic due to being such a young organization with its primary method of obtaining support through in-person solicitations. Pandemic challenges continued into 2021 and even 2022.In 2023, a new Executive Director was hired with deep ties in the not-for-profit community and the original Executive Director became Director of Program Development. This was intended to allow more time for the Executive Director to focus on fundraising. Unfortunately, the new Executive Director only stayed with the organization for nine months.In 2023, SOCI's board of directors made it a priority goal for the organization to increase its donor base of individuals, corporations, and foundations as the organization entered its first full year of true fundraising since it began and post-Covid. The board was fully engaged in fundraising and helped to build a list of more than 260 prospects for support. Amid staff transitions in the executive director role, the board was able to sustain the fundraising activities and connect with numerous potential individual, corporate, or foundation donors, nearly doubling its points of contact with donors in 2023 from 2022. As a result, SOCI's donor base increased by 200% in 2023. SOCI also implemented new annual giving strategies for the first time in its history to secure public support, such as running a fundraising campaign on Giving Tuesday. As a result, the organization acquired new donors in 2023 at all levels of giving (under $100, between $100 - $250, $250 - $1,000, $1,000 - $5,000, and over $5,000). The number of grants awarded from corporations or foundations increased to 11 in 2023 from 3 in 2022. The board made a decision in late 2023 to identify and hire a fundraising consultant to develop a fundraising plan that will help increase its revenue and broaden its base of public support. SOCI also hired marketing consultants to build letter and email content, brochures, and update its website to strengthen its public image and case for support. The Board of Directors remains highly engaged in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospective donors to continually broaden SOCI's donor base. SOCI's governing board represents the broad interests of the public with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives. The President formerly founded an investment firm and currently leads a premier producer of exceptional vanilla extracts in fine specialty food stores across the United States. The Secretary is an entrepreneur and small business owner with a background in civil engineering currently focusing full-time in early childhood education. The Treasurer advises providers across the United States on how to cut healthcare costs and improve health outcomes for individuals and families. This member also has public sector experience at the federal level. The Executive Director has held other Executive Director positions and served in several educational capacities over her career. In addition, she has led local and state collaborations to support quality initiatives in early childhood and has been a key player in the development of financial private-partnerships. Another member of the board is the Founder and CEO of an award-winning IT consulting and professional services firm and one of the top 500 Hispanic Businesses in the United States and serves on a variety of boards. The final board member is a seasoned board leader with over 30 years experience serving diverse communities through organizational development, process improvement, and human resources. The board was developed with the goal of bringing together a diverse group of individuals with varying experiences to draw on their talents and connections to better the lives of children.In 2024, the organization made significant progress in broadening its base of public support. Specifically, the organization achieved a 77% increase in total public support, raising its public support percentage to 32.06%. This increase reflects deliberate efforts to diversify funding sources through expanded community outreach and by establishing new connections with potential donors. The substantial upward trend in support demonstrates the organization's responsiveness to community needs and its success in attracting a broader public base. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 KidZone Learning Center of Wyandotte County Inc 5100 Leavenworth Rd Kansas City KS 66104 841914541 82570 0 Helping Children and Families Achieve a Lifetime of Success Operation Breakthrough Inc 3039 Troost Kansas City MO 64109 430971560 501(c)(3) 13650 0 Early Childhood Mental Health Partnership Project Open Minds Child Development Center 1778 E Harold St Olathe KS 66061 472082111 30000 0 Helping Children and Families Achieve a Lifetime of Success Part I, Line 2: The Grantee may use funds only for religous, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue code of 1954, as amended (the "Code"), and more specifically may use the grant funds only for the purposes identified in SOCI's Misson, unless otherwise authorized by the Organization. Both the quality of work done and the Grantee's progress toward achieving the goals of the grant will be reviewed by the Board of Directors. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Abdul Yahaya SOCI Secretary 30000 Grant to Open Minds Child Development Center, Owned by Adbul Yahaya Helping Children and Families Achieve a Lifetime of Success Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the President and Treasurer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c All board members receive a copy of the Organization's Conflicts of Interest and Documentation Policy. All board members sign a conflict of interest form annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 There is currently only one SOCI employee, the Executive Director. Performance Metrics: In the first five years, the executive director will be the only staff member and is responsible for planning, program administration/management, community partner management, and oversight of the accountability process. The Executive Director will be assessed based on program results generated, the financial sustainability of the organization and strategic planning designed to take the organization from one region to multiple regions over time. Annual Performance Assessment: The board President will conduct a performance review of the Executive Director on an annual basis. In establishing compensation of the Executive Director the Board will follow the conflict of interest policy, approve compensation in advance of payment and document in writing the date and terms of approved compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its Form 990 available for public inspection if anyone requests to see the Form. Financial statements are not available to the general public, but are available to all members of the Board of Directors.