Hey there.
We created this page to dig into some of the less exciting aspects of the organization because, all though they may not be the most fun parts of the work we do, transparency is a foundational pillar of Angry Ants Community Chest.
How we do things around here...
The Team
Our board members are here on a volunteer basis and consist of the following: Shannon Kill (Founder), Lekeshia Hicks, Kimberly Shepherd, & Jamey Marina-Williams, with Miyah Byers consulting as able/needed.
We currently do not have, nor do we plan to have, any employees so that we can ensure that MOST of the money from your contributions can go straight to the people who need it most. Fees, licensing & operating expenses will always be a thing, but our current total annual operating costs are less than $500 and are paid for in full by personal contributions made by our board members.
Transparency
Transparency is a hallmark of Angry Ants, so we will be releasing regular impact reports available publicly on our website. You'll be able to find them on this page when available. The first will be produced in Spring 2026 once we have been fully operational for a full year.
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Additionally, all board members have 24/7 admin access to our bank account to ensure accountability. ​​
Communication & Impact
We will utilize social media and email marketing to share specific funding needs & update folks on where your donations have gone.​​
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The safety & privacy of our donors & recipients is of utmost importance, so we will never share identifying information publicly without express consent from the participant.
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We conduct regular surveys in collaboration with past Angry Ants Community Chest support recipients as a means to improve our processes and ensure we are having a genuine positive impact on the communities we serve.
Financial Stewardship
​​The board commits to being good stewards of the money that passes through our metaphorical door; a couple of ways we can ensure the financial health of the org are:
1) Never committing to sustained support for any one recipient
2) Having checks in place to ensure that no one board member is able to make financial decisions without the board's approval
3) Never giving more than 25% of our overall available funds on to an individual recipient
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4) Helping potential recipients identify additional resources near them prior to fulfilling their support request
5) Requiring at least 2 board members to "sign off" on any support request above $100 so that none of us have the ability to give your money away all willy nilly. Full board approval is required for any requests totaling $500 or more.
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6) Requiring verification of available funds prior to approving any support request.
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We want you to be able to trust that when you give to the Community Chest, that money will be guarded and well spent on the immediate physical needs of others in your community; you could be them one day!