2025-06-13T09:00:53+00:00 2024-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 1201 Walnut Suite 1700 Kansas City MO 641062246 990 2024-01-01 464390683 Linda Hall Library Foundation LIND 8169268746 5109 Cherry Street Kansas City MO 64110 Brian Gordon SECRETARY AND TREASURER 8169268746 2025-06-13 true Michael Engle P00482834 8162216300 2025-06-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Brian Gordon 5109 Cherry Street Kansas City MO 64110 2022340 false X https://www.lindahall.org/ X 2013 MO 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. 11 11 7 120 0 651352 2014977 1105 0 0 7363 0 0 652457 2022340 236855 236480 0 0 561793 447296 0 0 234528 690411 774412 1489059 1458188 -836602 564152 737804 1297401 25817 21262 711987 1276139 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. false false 697084 39780 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 366437 196700 0 The Foundation provided fellowship grants supporting twenty-eight scholars to conduct research fellowships at the Linda Hall Library. 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BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements NET ASSET TRANSFER FROM AFFILIATE - 1000000 INVESTMENT EARNINGS - 7363 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements INVESTMENT EARNINGS - 7363 true South America 0 0 Grantmaking 21900 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Grantmaking 36300 South Asia 0 0 Grantmaking 4200 Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Grantmaking 11300 0 0 0 0 0 0 73700 0 73700 RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP South America 3 21900 WIRE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 6 36300 WIRE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP South Asia 1 4200 WIRE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Russia and Neighboring States 3 11300 WIRE false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds FELLOWSHIP GRANTEES ARE SELECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT SELECTION COMMITTEE. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FELLOWS ARE MONITORED BY THE LINDA HALL LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR TO ENSURE THEY ARE FULFILLING THEIR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE FELLOWSHIP AWARD. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual Schedule F, Part III Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) -Accrual RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES -Accrual SOUTH AMERICA -Accrual SOUTH ASIA -Accrual true UMKC FOUNDATION 4949 CHERRY SUITE 413 KANSAS CITY MO 64110 260840496 501(C)(3) 12500 PROGRAM SUPPORT LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS 5109 CHERRY STREET KANSAS CITY MO 64110 440527122 501(c)(3) 27280 PROGRAM SUPPORT 2 0 RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP STIPENDS 15 123000 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. FELLOWSHIP GRANTEES ARE SELECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT SELECTION COMMITTEE. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FELLOWS ARE MONITORED BY THE LINDA HALL LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR TO ENSURE THEY ARE FULFILLING THEIR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE FELLOWSHIP AWARD. THE FOUNDATION HAS A CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S THAT RECEIVE FUNDS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXTERNAL REPORTS TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS ARE BEING USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSES. true false false false false false false false false MICHELE KNIGHT SVP OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 52617 157852 0 0 0 0 3228 9683 2740 8219 58585 175754 0 0 BRIAN T GORDON SECRETARY/TREASURER 21985 197861 0 0 0 0 1384 12464 2024 18215 25393 228540 0 0 ERIC DORFMAN PRESIDENT AND CEO 34141 307271 0 0 0 0 1006 9057 2707 24360 37854 340688 0 0 PAULA WHEELER Executive Assistant to the President and the Board 7684 73953 0 0 0 52159 316 2848 1717 15450 9717 144410 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation THE PRESIDENT IS COMPENSATED BY LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS BOARD DISCUSSES AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment Paula Wheeler received a severance payment of $52,159. Schedule J, Part II Compensation ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE COMPENSATED BY LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUST, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part V, Line 2b Employment Tax Returns THE FORMS W-2 ARE ISSUED BY LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS (EIN: 44-0527122), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE FOUNDATION REIMBURSES THE RELATED ORGANIZATION FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TIME SPENT ON FOUNDATION ACTIVITY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & 15B - Process for Determining Compensation THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY/TREASURER ARE COMPENSATED BY LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS BOARD DISCUSSES AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons ALISON ARMISTEAD AND MARILYN HEBENSTREIT. - Family relationship, ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS - Business relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO REVIEWS THE RETURN AND ANY QUESTIONS OR CHANGES ARE ADDRESSED. THE RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE COMMITTEE BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND A COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CERTIFICATION WHICH REQUIRES THEM TO NOTIFY THE FOUNDATION IMMEDIATELY OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REFRAINING FROM VOTING OR USING PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON MATTERS THAT MAY REPRESENT A CONFLICT. THE FOUNDATION'S SECRETARY/TREASURER RETAINS A FILE OF ALL CERTIFICATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE FOUNDATION'S FORM 990 IS PUBLICLY AVALIABLE ON VARIOUS WEBSITES. REQUESTS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REFERRED TO THE FOUNDATION'S SECRETARY/TREASURER, WHO COORDINATES THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION. LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS 5109 CHERRY ST KANSAS CITY MO 64110 440527122 LIBRARY MO 501(c)(3) PF NA true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS D 50000 FMV LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS O 447296 FMV LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS P 168301 FMV LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS Q 149496 FMV LINDA HALL LIBRARY TRUSTS C 1000000 FMV