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Basic Necessities

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 85-1567712

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 12, 2025

520 Olive StreetShreveport, LA 71104

(318) 751-0851

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

87th percentile

39%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$7,364

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

99th percentile

3570%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

2.5%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$39,632

Up $27,578 (+229%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$39,632

Up $27,578 (+229%) from 2021

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Up

$99,329

Up $28,909 (+41%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$60,777

Up $2,411 (+4.1%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$38,552

Up $26,498 (+220%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2021: $12,054Net Assets 2021: $12,0542021Assets 2024: $39,632Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $39,6322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$39,632
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$39,632

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2021: $70,420Expenses 2021: $58,366Net Income 2021: $12,0542021Revenue 2024: $99,329Expenses 2024: $60,777Net Income 2024: $38,5522024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$99,329
Expenses$60,777
Net Income$38,552
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$99,329
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Basic necessities distributes diapers, wipes, feminine and incontinence products at no-cost to low income individuals and families in the ark-la-tex.

Basic Necessities distributes diapers, wipes, feminine and incontinence products at no-cost to low income individuals and families in the ArkLaTex.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Diapers/Wipes: We distributed 255,690 diapers to 6,420 families and individuals in need in the ArkLaTex.$0$16,500
Incontinence Supplies: We supply adult diapers, bed pads, and other undergarments to senior citizens across the ArkLaTex. We distributed supplies, totalling more than 40,000.$0$3,203
Feminine Products: We distributed 55,825 period products in the ArkLaTex, to families in need, and individuals, including public schools/universities, community organizations and agencies, and for disaster relief efforts.$0$2,600
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Meagan BanaiDirectorFT$7,364-$7,364
Francine Monroe BrownBoard Member/Interim Director-$3,500-$3,500
Mikala JeffersonAmericorps VistaFT$750-$750
Martha SugarMember - Board Of Directors-$0--
Dosite John PerkinsMember - Board Of Directors-$0--
Sandra RobersonMember - Board Of Directors-$0--
Mary BushBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Basic Necessities
EIN
85-1567712
Phone
3187510851
Address
520 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104

Signing Officer

Name
Meagan Banai
Title
Program Director
Phone
3186738440
Signed
2025-05-12
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Description;Amount^Diapers and Wipes;15500|Period Products;2600|Incontinence Products;3403|Bank Fees and Service Charges;19^Total;21522^

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