Linda Hall Library Foundation

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Phone

8169268746

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Linda Hall Library Foundation, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 210% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $564K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

LINDA HALL LIBRARY FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE AND TO FURTHER EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND THEIR HISTORIES. ITS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC, SCHOLARS, AND RESEARCHERS TO LEARN, INVESTIGATE, EXPLORE, AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $697,084 Revenue: $0

The Foundation supported activities that promoted the public's understanding of science and furthered education and scholarship in science, engineering, technology, and their histories in partnership with the Linda Hall Library. Ninety-four educational programs were offered in 2024, with 17,308 people attending in person and 455,909 views on the Organization's YouTube Channel. Those activities included: - Free public exhibitions at the Linda Hall Library including Chained to the Sky and Life Beyond Earth? - Free public programs ranging from panel discussions, lectures and activities were presented both in person and virtually. - The Kansas City Invention Convention competition for students from middle and high schools throughout the region. Nearly 350 young inventors participated in the competition in 2024. - How do I become? A STEM program designed to introduce high school and early college students through panel discussion with young professionals in STEM careers

Program 2

Expenses: $366,437 Revenue: $0

The Foundation provided fellowship grants supporting twenty-eight scholars to conduct research fellowships at the Linda Hall Library. The fellowship program offers travel, doctoral, and post-doctoral...

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,014,977

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $7,363

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,022,340

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $236,480

Salaries & Benefits $447,296

Fundraising Expenses $234,528

Program Expenses $1,063,521

Other Expenses $774,412

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,458,188

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,022,340	$652,457	+2.1%
Expenses	$1,458,188	$1,489,059	0.0%
Net Income	$564,152	$-836,602	-1.7%

Key Indicators

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

120

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

$866,814

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANNE DEMA	CHAIR	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ ALVARADO	DIRECTOR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISON ARMISTEAD	DIRECTOR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLE L KAMIN	DIRECTOR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MACDONALD	DIRECTOR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUIS J MUGLIA	DIRECTOR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
MACNEILLE EVERIST	DIRECTOR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILYN B HEBENSTREIT	PAST CHAIR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BROWN	DIRECTOR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICHOLAS POWELL	DIRECTOR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
NILES JAGER	DIRECTOR	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN T GORDON	SECRETARY/TREASURER	5.0	Officer	$21,985	$34,087	$253,933
ERIC DORFMAN	PRESIDENT AND CEO	5.0	Officer	$34,141	$37,130	$378,542
MICHELE KNIGHT	SVP OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT	10.0	Officer	$52,617	$23,870	$234,339
BENJAMIN GROSS	VP RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP	30.0	Highest	$78,403	$15,462	$119,999
ERIC WARD	VP PROGRAMMING	30.0	Highest	$83,903	$21,429	$133,299
KATIE RIEGER	DIRECTOR OF GRANTS	20.0	Highest	$52,558	$9,967	$115,082
PAULA WHEELER	Executive Assistant to the President and the Board	5.0	Highest	$7,684	$20,331	$154,127

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	$2,022,340	$1,458,188	$1,297,401	$564,152
2023	$652,457	$1,489,059	$737,804	$-836,602
2022	$1,219,884	$1,359,052	$1,681,975	$-139,168
2021	$752,725	$1,194,233	$2,032,443	$-441,508
2020	$2,414,213	$377,279	$2,318,384	$2,036,934
2019	$744,833	$606,409	$462,492	$138,424