Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy

“Prior to filing, the 990 is reviewed by the executive director and the executive committee or treasurer.”

“Salary comparisons of people in similar positions are presented to the executive committee for approval.”

“Douments are available upon request.”

“Kansas city's medicine cabinet, a short-term emergency medical assistance program, created by the foundation in july of 2005, continued to meet the needs of kansas city's low income, uninsured and under-insured population. From january 1, 2015 through december 31, 2015, 3,715 people were assisted with 4,088 services. Since the program began in 2005 through the end of 2015, more than 26,400 services have been provided. Currently there are 13 social service agencies and 24 intake sites throughout the metropolitan kansas city area. In addition, the program continues to work with the local domestic violence shelters and cancer action. The medicine cabinet provides emergency short-term assistance in five areas: dental emergencies, diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment (including hearing aids), vision care (eye glasses and exams) and prescriptions. A total of 82 scholarships were awarded to nursing students plus one respiratory therapy scholarship. The foundation provided funding to community agencies, organizations and schools, in the areas of arthritis, asthma, cpr training, mental health first aid training and parent's as teachers. Through the lena green trust, new medical equipment was purchased for five non-profit health clinics in the metropolitan area. The foundation provided speech and hearing equipment for students at a neighborhood charter school as well as hearing testing equipment to a local schools district. The foundation completed ten years of support of an in-school wellness center at a neighborhood charter school. The orear institute, an annual conference for medical professionals, funded through the foundation, was held with 123 attendees. Educational grants were provided for family practice residents and healthcare providers to enhance their clinical skills. Grants were given to support family practice resident's international medical studies. Educational grants were provided to a post-graduate pastoral care program to assist in the development of spiritual and clinical skills of those providing assistance to patients and their families.”