KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN: 461176494 501(c)(3) Education

KANSAS CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$2,704,549
Total Expenses
$2,571,867
Total Assets
$661,273
Net Assets
$661,273
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
JONATHAN HILE
Phone
8164187685
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 294% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.6M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO SECURE AND PROVIDE FUNDS AND RESOURCES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING IN THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,376,374 Revenue: $0

DESIGNATED DONATIONS: IN SELECT SITUATIONS, THE FOUNDATION MAY FACILITATE THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNSOLICITED CONTRIBUTIONS THAT SUPPORT SPECIFIC KCPS PROJECTS AND WHICH FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION...

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DESIGNATED DONATIONS: IN SELECT SITUATIONS, THE FOUNDATION MAY FACILITATE THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNSOLICITED CONTRIBUTIONS THAT SUPPORT SPECIFIC KCPS PROJECTS AND WHICH FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION BUT FALL OUTSIDE DEFINED FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR KCPS.

Program 2
Expenses: $108,406 Revenue: $0

THE KCPS INSTRUCTIONAL GRANTS PROGRAM EMPOWERS EDUCATORS TO INNOVATE IN THE CLASSROOM BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CREATIVE PROJECTS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, AND STAFF ACROSS THE...

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THE KCPS INSTRUCTIONAL GRANTS PROGRAM EMPOWERS EDUCATORS TO INNOVATE IN THE CLASSROOM BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CREATIVE PROJECTS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, AND STAFF ACROSS THE DISTRICT CAN ACCESS RESOURCES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCES. FROM CLASSROOM SUPPLIES TO SCHOOL-WIDE INITIATIVES, WE'RE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING IMPACTFUL PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT OUR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $29,827 Revenue: $0

KCPSFEST IS THE ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT THROUGH WHICH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, LOCAL COMPANIES AND VOLUNTEERS DONATE TIME AND DOLLARS TO HELP KCPS STUDENTS GET READY FOR THE START OF SCHOOL. ATTENDEES...

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KCPSFEST IS THE ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT THROUGH WHICH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, LOCAL COMPANIES AND VOLUNTEERS DONATE TIME AND DOLLARS TO HELP KCPS STUDENTS GET READY FOR THE START OF SCHOOL. ATTENDEES RECEIVE BACKPACKS, UNIFORMS, FREE LUNCH, IMMUNIZATIONS, SPORTS PHYSICALS AND MORE. EACH YEAR, KCPS RECOGNIZES THE BEST OF TEAM KCPS DURING THE TEACHER OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION. THE SCHOOL NOMINATES ONE TEACHER FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A PERSONAL TROPHY, A TRAVELING TROPHY FOR THE TEACHER'S SCHOOL, AND $5,000. RUNNERS-UP RECEIVE A TROPHY AND $1,000 CLASSROOM GRANT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,696,647
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $13,898
Other Revenue $-5,996
TOTAL REVENUE $2,704,549

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,493,795
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $2,855
Program Expenses $2,525,607
Other Expenses $78,072
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,571,867

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,704,549 $686,623 +2.9%
Expenses $2,571,867 $518,324 +4.0%
Net Income $132,682 $168,299 -0.2%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
214

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
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY PHELPS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD MURPHY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUSETTE WALKER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE BENDER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON BERRY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN FITZGERALD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIA GONZALEZ MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GORDON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON GRAY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN KILLEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK LOGAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIAN NGUYEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA MARCUM PARKER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KASEY VENA MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN HILE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SOLISSA MCKAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 08/5/24) 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $2,704,549 $2,571,867 $661,273 $132,682
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,716,053 $1,788,486 $486,596 $-72,433
2022 $979,026 $864,142 $555,010 $114,884
2021 $879,910 $836,095 $442,082 $43,815
2020 $419,120 $425,162 $398,267 $-6,042
2019 $711,051 $685,809 $370,357 $25,242
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