THE LAW FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY (EIN 237069620) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1959

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARIE DISPENZA

Phone

8162351644

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE LAW FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY, founded in 1959, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.8M, a strong 61% operating margin.

Mission

SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY LAW SCHOOL

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,314,102

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,684,329

Other Revenue $1,683

TOTAL REVENUE $3,000,114

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $692,614

Salaries & Benefits $33,500

Fundraising Expenses $94,451

Program Expenses $901,543

Other Expenses $445,477

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,171,591

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,000,114	$2,306,088	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,171,591	$941,749	+0.2%
Net Income	$1,828,523	$1,364,339	+0.3%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$33,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT ARIPOLI	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENNAN DELANEY	VP - LAW ALUMNI ASSOC BOARD PRES	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON S MARGENE BURNETT	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY GOSE	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE ALBANO	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY ATWELL-SOLER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK BANGERT	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBBIE BROOKS	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARNISSA HOLLIDAY SCOTT	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE CHESLIK	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON LAJUANA COUNTS	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ATHENA DICKSON	VP - SPECIAL PROJECT FUNDING	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HON BRIAN GADDY	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAKE HEATH	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM JONES	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIA KITSMILLER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERLENE KRIGEL	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRACE COLATO MARTINEZ	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MAYER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIRA MDIVANI	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE MOORE	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIP ROBERTSON III	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE SCHIAVONE	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID SKEENS	VP - INVESTMENT POLICY REVIEW	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID YOST	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT BETHUNE	IMMEDIATE PAST PRES & VP - DEANS COUNCIL	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIE DISPENZA	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$33,500	$0	$33,500

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$3,000,114	$1,171,591	$17,134,408	$1,828,523
2024	$2,306,088	$941,749	$15,551,786	$1,364,339
2023	$1,964,729	$1,106,889	$13,563,113	$857,840
2022	$1,486,966	$1,031,264	$11,857,940	$455,702
2021	$1,563,321	$804,635	$13,646,199	$758,686
2020	$914,903	$737,934	$11,102,822	$176,969
2019	$1,072,460	$1,048,774	$10,857,334	$23,686
2018	$1,049,279	$887,105	$10,751,254	$162,174

THE LAW FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY