Partners People in Progress Inc
Blessings Abound Thrift Store is a non-profit organization that provides services and funds to those in the Kansas City metropolitan area by selling and redistributing donated merchandise to provide aid to those in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
Grant Count
29
Avg Grant Size
$61K
About Partners People in Progress Inc
Based on IRS filings
Partners People in Progress Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in OVERLAND PARK, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 29 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $135K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,825,288 | $3,628,944 | $3,414,514 |
| Revenue | $5,233,041 | $4,763,168 | $3,839,041 |
| Expenses | $5,053,596 | $4,548,280 | $3,111,636 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $134,539 | $86,785 | $4,840 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Partners People in Progress Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries ($695,000), Operation Breakthrough ($300,000), Lutheran Urban Mission Agency ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amethyst Place Kansas City, MO | LT supportive housing solution for women & chlldren recovering from trauma | $25,000 |
| Angel Clothing Foundation Olathe, KS | Provides clothing to low-income families in need | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Kansas City St Joseph Inc Kansas City, MO | Provide resources to those in need | $15,000 |
| Community Services League of Jackson Co Independence, MO | Provide resources to those in need | $50,000 |
| Dads Against Crime Kansas City, MO | Provide resources to fathers affected by crime | $10,000 |
| Electro Mundo Technology Services Inc Kansas City, KS | Provide electronic solutions to low income individuals & promote electronic recycling | $50,000 |
| Elevate Metro KC Kansas City, MO | Build relationships with youth to equip them to thrive | $10,000 |
| Flourish Furnishings Grandview, MO | Furniture bank partners with social service agencies to empower families to overcome homelessness | $60,000 |
| Good Faith Network Olathe, KS | Advocate for solutions to support vulnerable people | $10,000 |
| Growth Ministries Inc Olathe, KS | Assist incarcerated individuals to become productive members of society | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Michael Thomas | Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $117,095 |
| Tony Whitter | Chief Ministry Officer | 50 | $116,250 |
| Stan Sword | Board Chair | 15 | — |
| Tresia Franklin | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Thomas Cook | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Ann Robertson | Treasurer | 24 | — |
| Steve Foerster | Board member | 2 | — |
| Rick Hadel | Board member | 2 | — |
| Jim Liberda | Board member | 2 | — |
| Penny Lindemann-Smith | Board member | 2 | — |
| Matt Sayers | Board member | 2 | — |
| Athena Shouse | Board member | 2 | — |
| Doug Waltman | Board member | 2 | — |
| Jim Wilkinson | Board member | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Partners People in Progress Inc?
As of 2024, Partners People in Progress Inc holds $3.8M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 29 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024.
Where does Partners People in Progress Inc operate?
Partners People in Progress Inc has awarded grants in Kansas, Missouri.
What size grants does Partners People in Progress Inc award?
In 2024, Partners People in Progress Inc awarded 29 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $61K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Partners People in Progress Inc's EIN?
Partners People in Progress Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1282336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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