NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL F/K/A LIBERTY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

EIN: 436052673 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

KANSAS CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$19,283,766
Total Expenses
$10,194,949
Total Assets
$45,665,082
Net Assets
$44,682,664
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1919
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
MATTHEW NAYLOR
Phone
8168888100
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL F/K/A LIBERTY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, founded in 1919, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $19.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 82% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $9.1M, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

THE NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL (MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL) IS AMERICA'S LEADING INSTITUTION DEDICATED TO REMEMBERING, INTERPRETING, AND UNDERSTANDING THE GREAT WAR AND ITS ENDURING IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY: - ESTABLISHING THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL AS THE FOREMOST INTERPRETER AND RESOURCE FOR INSIGHT INTO THE GREAT WAR AND ITS ENDURING IMPACT- PROVIDING FIRST-CLASS VISITOR AND VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE, AND DELIVERING INCREASINGLY ENGAGING AND ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES; DEVELOPING AND ENRICHING PHILANTHROPIC RELATIONSHIPS AND PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY- ESTABLISHING THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL AS A 'MUST-SEE' DESTINATION, AND SOURCE OF CIVIC PRIDE, AND - ENGAGING AND INSPIRING KEY CONSTITUENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EXCELLENCE OF THE NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,117,438
Program Service Revenue $4,325,738
Investment Income $610,930
Other Revenue $229,660
TOTAL REVENUE $19,283,766

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,464,778
Fundraising Expenses $782,136
Program Expenses $8,068,199
Other Expenses $5,730,171
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,194,949

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $19,283,766 $10,608,562 +0.8%
Expenses $10,194,949 $9,781,307 +0.0%
Net Income $9,088,817 $827,255 +10.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
62
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$458,599
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTY NEVSHEMAL CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS F WHITTAKER VICE CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAM SHANKAR TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY JANE JUDY SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE BRISCOE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW DEISTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH HADEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRINA HENKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HERNANDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE F KLOSE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE DRODGE KOCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA KOSTRZEWA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY KOUNKEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH MAXFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARNY SHERMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J STANTON THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN THOMSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD B YOUNG JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW C NAYLOR PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$435,010 $23,589 $458,599
R MARK GUNTER VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$113,857 $17,711 $131,568
TED PLACE VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$161,406 $20,622 $182,028
PAIGE D GAMMON VICE PRESIDENT CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$121,636 $8,449 $130,085
CHRIS T WYCHE VICE PRESIDENT FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY 40.00
Highest
$122,822 $18,307 $141,129
CHRIS WARREN VICE PRESIDENT CURATORIAL AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$163,028 $10,164 $173,192
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $19,283,766 $10,194,949 $45,665,082 $9,088,817
2022 $10,608,562 $9,781,307 $36,123,322 $827,255
2021 $14,461,883 $10,179,836 $35,751,544 $4,282,047
2020 $14,925,261 $7,139,097 $31,923,843 $7,786,164
2019 $9,799,097 $9,131,965 $23,180,201 $667,132
2018 $10,068,164 $9,005,546 $22,049,884 $1,062,618
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