KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1885

Legal Domicile

Phone

8168023431

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE, founded in 1885, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $45.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $146.3M represent 39 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The mission of KCAI is to educate artists and designers while honoring the distinct journeys of students. We forge a vibrant community that equips them to become leaders who leverage the creative process to transform the future.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $36,260,801 Revenue: $36,919,239

THE COLLEGE PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 780 FALL (2023) FTE AND 731 SPRING (2024) FTE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS. THE INSTITUTE ALSO PROVIDED FINANCIAL AID TO...

THE COLLEGE PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 780 FALL (2023) FTE AND 731 SPRING (2024) FTE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS. THE INSTITUTE ALSO PROVIDED FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,508,136

Program Service Revenue $36,937,385

Investment Income $1,702,281

Other Revenue $2,939,088

TOTAL REVENUE $45,086,890

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,459,683

Salaries & Benefits $13,887,305

Fundraising Expenses $688,410

Program Expenses $36,260,801

Other Expenses $13,271,491

TOTAL EXPENSES $45,647,721

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$45,086,890	$38,435,690	+0.2%
Expenses	$45,647,721	$42,379,925	+0.1%
Net Income	$-560,831	$-3,944,235	-0.9%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

314

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

$586,958

Total Directors

Key Employees

$372,416

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAY TOMLINSON	TRUSTEE - TREASURER	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN SEIDLER NERMAN	TRUSTEE - BOARD CHAIR	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM R DOWLING	TRUSTEE - SECRETARY	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN WILLOUGHBY	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH HARMON-VAUGHAN	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL CRANDALL	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD KROH	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN N KAUFFMAN	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHY BENNETT	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARREN ABBOTT	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN COPAKEN	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE GUASTELLO	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLY NIELSEN	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
HUNTER WOLBACH	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MONCKE	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON MARZETTE	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA ROWLAND	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM NEWTON	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA FLANIGAN	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA MURARY	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARC WOODWARD	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN S WYETH	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MURRAY WOODARD II	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY LEE KEMPER	TRSUTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN BRODER GIBSON	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD VOTH	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACIE A TEMPEL	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
WHITNEY KERR JR	TRUSTEE	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN HENKE	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.0	Officer	$174,695	$40,946	$215,641
RUKI NEUHOLD-RAVIKUMAR	PRESIDENT RESIGNED 10/23	40.0	Officer	$313,420	$57,897	$371,317
ALLISON PUFF	EVP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS	40.0	Key Emp	$199,957	$19,002	$218,959
JANE PREUSS	EVP AND GENERAL COUNSEL	40.0	Key Emp	$141,646	$11,811	$153,457
DARCY DEAL	VP ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT	40.0	Highest	$101,475	$13,886	$115,361
GINA GOLBA	VP AND DEAN OF STUDENTS	40.0	Highest	$113,660	$14,708	$128,368
RONNIE KNIGHT-BECK	VP ADMINISTRATION	40.0	Highest	$102,355	$13,264	$115,619

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$45,086,890	$45,647,721	$173,503,159	$-560,831
2023	$38,435,690	$42,379,925	$166,695,518	$-3,944,235
2022	$43,890,370	$42,024,190	$165,066,373	$1,866,180
2021	$52,746,007	$42,447,831	$176,074,045	$10,298,176
2020	$37,784,606	$38,171,081	$162,689,399	$-386,475
2019	$38,100,188	$33,387,268	$160,830,717	$4,712,920
2018	$42,843,830	$35,398,893	$137,533,926	$7,444,937