CREATIVE CITY KC INC

EIN: 825357047 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Oak Grove, MO

Total Revenue
$294,500
Total Expenses
$457,020
Total Assets
$116,250
Net Assets
$114,269
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
ANITA DIXON
Phone
8166120864
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CREATIVE CITY KC INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $294K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $457K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 55% operating deficit.

Mission

CCKC PROMOTES KANSAS CITYS JAZZ HERITAGE AS A DRIVER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CITY-ADOPTED POLICIES, WITH THE PURPOSE OF GROWING OUR MUSIC ECONOMY AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, AND TO PROMOTE OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $100,898

AMERICAN MUSIC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (AMAP) THE AMERICAN MUSIC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (AMAP) IS THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM FOR CCKCS FOCUS ON MUSIC EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. AMAP PROVIDES A...

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AMERICAN MUSIC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (AMAP) THE AMERICAN MUSIC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (AMAP) IS THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM FOR CCKCS FOCUS ON MUSIC EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. AMAP PROVIDES A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGED STUDENTS TO BUILD THEIR CAREERS IN MUSIC. IT IS THE FIRST MUSIC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM RECOGNIZED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. THE PURPOSE OF AMAP IS TO TRAIN YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS TO IMPROVE THE CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES AND DOCUMENTATION OF THESE ACTIVITIES TO SHOW SOCIAL IMPACT

Program 2
Expenses: $29,786

UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS AND TIME TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL UCCN MEETING, UCOM MEETING OF MUSIC CITIES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE UNESCO...

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UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS AND TIME TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL UCCN MEETING, UCOM MEETING OF MUSIC CITIES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE UNESCO MEMBERSHIP. TIME (ADMIN) TO ADMINISTER THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURIS MEMBERSHIP IN UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES NETWORK. REPORTING AND DATA GATHERING, ANALYZING INFORMATION TO GENERATE KNOWLEDGE AND ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE UCCN MEMBERSHIP IN KANSAS CITY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. INCLUDES NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS CREATIVE PRODUCTION (EVENTS, MUSIC AND VIDEO PRODUCTIONS SUCH AS THE JAZZ DAY RELAY AND THE VOYAGE OF THE DRUM).

Program 3
Expenses: $15,684

FILM AND MUSIC WORKSHOP TO TRAIN YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE AREA OF FILM AND MUSIC PRODUCTION CULMINATING IN A SHORT FILM OR DOCUMENTARY THAT CAN BE SHARED AND UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY...

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FILM AND MUSIC WORKSHOP TO TRAIN YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE AREA OF FILM AND MUSIC PRODUCTION CULMINATING IN A SHORT FILM OR DOCUMENTARY THAT CAN BE SHARED AND UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, THE UNESCO CITIES OF MUSIC, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS. TO DEVELOP NEW MEDIA AND MARKETING MATERIALS TO PROMOTE KANSAS CITYS MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES NETWORK AS THE FIRST CITY OF MUSIC IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE UNIQUE HERITAGE OF KANSAS CITY SWING, JAZZ, BEBOP AND RELATED MUSICAL GENRES. TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN FILM, MEDIA, MUSIC AND THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. TO SHOWCASE LOCAL TALENT AND LEVERAGE MISSOURIS FILM TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $294,500
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $294,500

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $154,268
Other Expenses $457,020
TOTAL EXPENSES $457,020

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $294,500 $405,843 -0.3%
Expenses $457,020 $147,283 +2.1%
Net Income $-162,520 $258,560 -1.6%
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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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
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
3
$0
Total Directors
4
$82,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BUKEKA BLAKEMORE TREASURER 40.00
Director
$82,500 $0 $82,500
ROY BROWN PRESIDENT 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB WAGNER VICE PRESIDENT 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA DIXON SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$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
2024 $294,500 $457,020 $116,250 $-162,520
2023 $405,843 $147,283 $297,112 $258,560
2022 $68,485 $65,730 $14,135 $2,755
2021 $59,715 $52,546 $11,380 $7,169
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