Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $3,983,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE CIVIC COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE GROWTH IN THE REGION'S PROSPERITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BY STRATEGICALLY DEPLOYING THE PERSONAL AND CORPORATE RESOURCES, INFLUENCE AND EXPERTISE OF THE REGION'S BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS. THE CIVIC COUNCIL WAS FOUNDED IN 1964 BY A GROUP OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO BELIEVED THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT THAT THEIR RESOURCES AND INFLUENCE WERE COOPERATIVELY APPLIED TO SOLVE COMPLEX AND DIFFICULT COMMUNITY ISSUES. TODAY, THE CIVIC COUNCIL'S MEMBERSHIP CONTINUES TO CONSIST OF CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE LARGEST CORPORATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CIVIC COUNCIL PARTICIPATES IN THE PLANNING FOR, AND FUNDING OF, A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TO FURTHER EDUCATION, A PROGRESSIVE CIVIC AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY, NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AND THE COORDINATION OF LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES. SUPPORTED INITIATIVES INCLUDE HEARTLAND CIVIC COLLECTIVE, BIONEXUS KC, CHAMBER LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE, INCLUSIVE PROSPERITY, AND ADVOCACY FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE KANSAS CITY REGION.
KC RISING FORMED TO HELP KC GROW FASTER AND MORE INTENTIONALLY. IT IS BUSINESS-LED, METRICS-BASED AND LONG-TERM FOCUSED. KC BUSINESSES LEAD THIS CHARGE BY NURTURING PARTNERSHIPS AND CULTIVATING INNOVATION. WE AMPLIFY COMMUNITY EFFORTS BY ALIGNING CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, NONPROFITS, GOVERNMENTS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, HUMAN SERVICES GROUPS, CIVIC LEADERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, ACCELERATING A FUTURE OF INCLUSIVE REGIONAL PROSPERITY. ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS ARE LARGELY ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THREE CO-SPONSORING ENTITIES, THEIR RESPECTIVE STAFF MEMBERS AND KC RISING'S DIRECTOR. ALL CO-SPONSORS CONTRIBUTE FUNDS AND/OR STAFF TIME TO THE INITIATIVE. THE CIVIC COUNCIL IS FISCAL AGENT FOR KC RISING. ACCORDINGLY, MOST REVENUE AND OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE FLOW THROUGH ITS OPERATING ACCOUNT.
THE CIVIC COUNCIL SPONSORS A NINE-MONTH CIVIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CALLED KANSAS CITY TOMORROW (KCT).THE CIVIC COUNCIL BELIEVES THAT THE ONGOING SUCCESS OF ANY COMMUNITY DEMANDS THAT ITS CURRENT LEADERS PUT CONSIDERABLE EFFORT TOWARD IDENTIFYING, ENCOURAGING AND DEVELOPING ITS FUTURE LEADERS. WITH A MISSION TO BE THE BEST SOURCE OF NEW LEADERSHIP ANYWHERE IN THE REGION, KCT HAS AN IMPRESSIVE TRACK RECORD AND A LAUDABLE LIST OF MORE THAN 800 ALUMNI - INCLUDING SEVERAL CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE CIVIC COUNCIL - WHO TODAY HOLD SENIOR POSITIONS IN BUSINESS, CIVIC, PHILANTHROPIC AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ALL ACROSS THE KANSAS CITY AREA. THE KCT PROGRAM WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE CIVIC COUNCIL FOUNDATION IN 2022, BUT CIVIC COUNCIL STILL SUPPORTS THE PROGRAM WITH FUNDING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William S Berkley Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ramin R Cherafat Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David W Frantze Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Garrett Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Donald J Hall Jr Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark R Jorgenson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,373,571 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,598,571 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,163 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,604,734 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $275,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $186,930 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,247 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $554,027 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55,107 |
Other employee benefits | $102,146 |
Payroll taxes | $60,211 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,705 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $78,556 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $129,065 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $100,018 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $51,130 |
Information technology | $10,861 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $93,332 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $199,791 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $116,093 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,706 |
All other expenses | $21,150 |
Total functional expenses | $2,310,691 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,782,829 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,350,077 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $172,826 |
Total assets | $3,305,827 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $776,193 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $172,826 |
Total liabilities | $949,019 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,262,921 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $93,887 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,305,827 |
Over the last fiscal year, Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City has awarded $275,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BIONEXUS KC PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
PREP-KC PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |