Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 1971, with $17,908,232 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1100 Walnut St Ste 3450 A, Kansas City, MO, 64106 EIN 43-0862331 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$17.9M
▲ 10.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$15.8M
Net assets
$14.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City: 11 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1100 Walnut St Ste 3450 A, Kansas City, MO, 64106
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.5M (FY2013) to $17.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7.1MNet assets $14.2M
Operating margin
11.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.4M
Total liabilities
$7.1M
Net assets
$14.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,908,232▲10.8% | $15,824,198▲20.3% | $14,243,736▲17.1% | $21,386,778▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $16,167,832▲17.5% | $13,150,899▲10.1% | $12,159,702▲33.0% | $18,550,995▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,763,323▲20.4% | $11,946,034▲32.3% | $9,142,769▲24.8% | $15,194,083▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $11,432,355▲15.8% | $9,030,149▲7.8% | $7,325,480▲49.4% | $12,878,337▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $9,870,365▼29.0% | $8,375,301▼37.0% | $4,903,724▲44.0% | $11,388,337▲115% | 990 |
| 2019 | $13,905,796▼0.6% | $13,300,595▼2.4% | $3,405,710▲23.3% | $5,299,573▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,987,980▲3.7% | $13,621,101▲3.0% | $2,762,063▲15.3% | $5,054,667▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $13,495,035▲10.5% | $13,221,371▲11.0% | $2,395,184▲19.5% | $5,450,492▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,208,645 | $11,909,696▲2.6% | $2,003,538▲22.4% | $4,681,626▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $12,208,834▲0.3% | $11,603,621▼0.5% | $1,637,161▲114% | $4,030,850▲42.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,177,220▲16.1% | $11,657,050▲8.1% | $765,921▲215% | $2,828,063▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $10,484,431 | $10,785,955 | $243,500▼54.3% | $2,133,028▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,780,623 | $532,837 | $2,233,615 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-0862331, based in Kansas City, Missouri.
- What is Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City's EIN?
- Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-0862331.
- How much revenue does Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City report?
- Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City reported $17,908,232 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City have?
- CharityIndex grades Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City (EIN 43-0862331) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.