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Basic Necessities

990EZ • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 85-1567712

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

520 Olive StreetShreveport, LA 71104

(318) 751-0851

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Down

$34,938

Down $4,694 (-12%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$34,938

Down $4,694 (-12%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Up

$170,590

Up $71,261 (+72%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$166,297

Up $105,520 (+174%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$4,293

Down $34,259 (-89%) from 2024

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: $39,6322024Assets 2025: $34,938Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $34,9382025

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2025

Assets$34,938
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$34,938

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2021: $70,420Expenses 2021: $58,366Net Income 2021: $12,0542021Revenue 2024: $99,329Expenses 2024: $60,777Net Income 2024: $38,5522024Revenue 2025: $170,590Expenses 2025: $166,297Net Income 2025: $4,2932025

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2025

Revenue$170,590
Expenses$166,297
Net Income$4,293
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
May 4, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$170,590
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.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
DIAPERS/WIPES: WE DISTRIBUTED 263,086 DIAPERS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED IN THE ARK-LA-TEX.$0$80,181
INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES: WE SUPPLIED 16,918 ADULT DIAPERS, BED PADS, AND OTHER UNDERGARMENTS TO SENIOR CITIZENS ACROSS THE ARK-LA-TEX.$0$8,701
FEMININE PRODUCTS: WE DISTRIBUTED 97,426 PERIOD PRODUCTS IN THE ARK-LA-TEX TO FAMILIES IN NEEED, INDIVIDUALS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS/UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES, AS WELL AS FOR DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS.$0$114
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MEAGAN BANAIDirectorFT$26,000-$26,000
MIKALA JEFFERSONAmericorps VistaFT$1,875-$1,875
KYLE KELLYBoard Member-$0--
ALETA ELIEBoard Member-$0--
TERRI WASHINGTONBoard Member-$0--
LAUREN GREGOWSKIBoard Member-$0--
JANEEN JENKINSBoard 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
3187510851
Signed
2026-05-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Heard Mcelroy & Vestal LLC
Address
333 TEXAS STREET SUITE 1525, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Preparer
Jennifer M Hill
Phone
3184291525
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

Description: interest. Amount: 117.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: advertising and marketing. Amount: 125. Description: bank fees & service charges. Amount: 127. Description: office expenses. Amount: 1,072. Description: meals. Amount: 14. Description: memberships & subscriptions. Amount: 125. Description: phone. Amount: 772. Description: professional development. Amount: 3,149. Description: software. Amount: 735. Description: outreach events. Amount: 1,885. Description: program supplies. Amount: 99,715. Description: travel. Amount: 672. Description: internet and tv services. Amount: 674. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 109,065.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets

Description: prior period adjustment. Amount: -8,987.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING AND MARKETING. AMOUNT: 125. DESCRIPTION: BANK FEES & SERVICE CHARGES. AMOUNT: 127. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 1,072. DESCRIPTION: MEALS. AMOUNT: 14. DESCRIPTION: MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS. AMOUNT: 125. DESCRIPTION: PHONE. AMOUNT: 772. DESCRIPTION: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. AMOUNT: 3,149. DESCRIPTION: SOFTWARE. AMOUNT: 735. DESCRIPTION: OUTREACH EVENTS. AMOUNT: 1,885. DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 99,715. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 672. DESCRIPTION: INTERNET AND TV SERVICES. AMOUNT: 674. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 109,065.
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TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc0THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.
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