Nonprofit · EIN 46-1176494
KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,704,549 | $2,571,867 | $132,682 | $661,273 | $0 | $661,273 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $686,623 | $518,324 | $168,299 | $654,895 | $0 | $654,895 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,716,053 | $1,788,486 | -$72,433 | $486,596 | $0 | $486,596 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,696,647
- of which government grants
- $598,863
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $13,898
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,996
- Other revenue
- -$5,996
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,493,795
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,720
- Travel
- $1,990
- Program services (functional)
- $2,525,607
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,405
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,855
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $654,895
- Total assets, end of year
- $661,273
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $661,273
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $569,012
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $92,261
- Gross receipts
- $2,717,265
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 214
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY PHELPS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD MURPHY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LUSETTE WALKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATE BENDER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON BERRY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN FITZGERALD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIA GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GORDON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON GRAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KILLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK LOGAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIAN NGUYEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA MARCUM PARKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KASEY VENA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN HILE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOLISSA MCKAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 08/5/24) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE BENDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON BERRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY PHELPS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN FITZGERALD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIA GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GORDON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON GRAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KILLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK LOGAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIA MONARCA | MEMBER (UNTIL 05/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD MURPHY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIAN NGUYEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA MARCUM PARKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERON RAVIN | MEMBER (UNTIL 05/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KASEY VENA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LUSETTE WALKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE COLLIER WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/23) Officer | 40 | $0 |
| SOLISSA MCKAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE COLLIER WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $37,992 |
| KASEY VENA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATE BENDER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON BERRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JON HILE | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 07/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA LOYACONO | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 07/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIA MONARCA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JERON RAVIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY PHELPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN WATLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MACAELA STEPHENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2901 TROOST AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64109-1538
- In care of
- % WILLIAM H COUGHLIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JONATHAN HILE, 2901 TROOST AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64109
- Signed the 990
- JONATHAN HILE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (816) 418-7685
- 990-N for 2016 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: William H Coughlin, 823 West 55th Street, kansas City MO 64113. Mailing address: 823 West 55th Street, Kansas City MO 64113. Website: www.catalystkcps.org
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
TO SECURE AND PROVIDE FUNDS AND RESOURCES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING IN THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $2,376,374 · grants $2,374,389
- 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.Expenses $108,406 · grants $108,406
- 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.Expenses $29,827
- TEACHER OF THE YEAR: THE KCPS EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS THE KEY SPONSOR FOR THE ANNUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION. EACH KCPS SCHOOL NOMINATES ONE TEACHER FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A PERSONAL TROPHY, A TRAVELING TROPHY FOR THE TEACHER'S SCHOOL, AND $5,000 TO THE DISTRICT-WIDE WINNER. RUNNERS-UP RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED TROPHY AND A $1,000 CLASSROOM GRANT.Expenses $11,000 · grants $11,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1176494
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $661,273
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,717,265
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,704,549 | $2,571,867 | $661,273 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $686,623 | $518,324 | $654,895 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,716,053 | $1,788,486 | $486,596 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $979,026 | $864,142 | $555,010 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: William H Coughlin Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1176494).
Questions about KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 46-1176494.
- Is KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JONATHAN HILE.
- Who are the officers and directors of KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,704,549, expenses of $2,571,867 and total assets of $661,273 at year end.
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