EIN 81-1369151

Simply the Basics

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Simply the Basics provides basic needs with dignity for low-income communities and those experiencing homelessness through hygiene banks and a locator platform.
Total revenues
$443,789
2023
Total expenses
$365,318
2023
Total assets
$246,917
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Simply the Basics

Simply the Basics utilizes its hygiene bank program to make access to hygiene more equitable and accessible. the program supports people through their goals and improves health and wellness.
Simply the Basics responds in natural disasters to ensure that evacuees are able to receive hygiene care and other essentials as they focus on rebuilding and securing safety.
Simply the Basics operates a hygiene locator so that people can more easily find access to hygiene care and those interested in donating supplies can find approved, local organizations.

Who funds Simply the Basics

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Walter and Elise Haas FundOne Year of General Operating Support for the Hygiene Bank To Provide Hygiene Products, Such As Shampoo, Socks and Tampons, To People Experiencing Homelessness and To the Organizations That Support Them$30,000
Sutter Bay Hospitals (CPMC)Program Support$25,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$22,183
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Simply the Basics

NameTitleCompensation
Meghan FreebeckPresident$94,661
Priya KothariTreasurer$0
Lydia MontagneseSecretary$0

Financials for Simply the Basics

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$443,789
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$443,789

Form 990s for Simply the Basics

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-03990View PDF
2022-062022-11-07990View PDF
2021-062021-09-27990View PDF
2020-062021-02-22990View PDF
2019-062020-01-10990EZView PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Sutter Bay Hospitals (CPMC)
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 30, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Walter and Elise Haas Fund
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,405 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesHomelessness
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1768 Helane CT
Benicia, CA 94510
Metro area
Vallejo, CA
County
Solano County, CA
Website URL
simplythebasics.org/ 
Phone
(415) 742-1286
IRS details
EIN
81-1369151
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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