Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Independence, Missouri, registered in 1982, with $1,069,448 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
15624 E Us Highway 24, Independence, MO, 64050 EIN 43-1214124 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 9.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$925K
Net assets
$971K
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 Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network— 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 rating13 mo reserves · +14% 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 Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network: 13 mo reserves · +14% 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 Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network— 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 Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 15624 E Us Highway 24, Independence, MO, 64050
- City
- Independence
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Libraries
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $728K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,280Net assets $971K
Operating margin
13.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$973K
Total liabilities
$2,280
Net assets
$971K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,069,448▲9.1% | $924,925▲1.2% | $971,130▲17.5% | $973,410▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $980,132▼2.0% | $914,229▲5.8% | $826,607▲8.7% | $1,055,134▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,000,270▲30.6% | $863,831▲12.6% | $760,704▲23.8% | $893,399▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $765,658▲2.3% | $767,053▲14.8% | $614,502▼1.8% | $752,486▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $748,454▲12.2% | $668,010▼3.2% | $625,522▲14.8% | $724,679▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $666,928▲11.2% | $689,939▼4.4% | $545,078▲1.2% | $729,593▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $599,908▼1.5% | $721,664▲23.8% | $538,367▼16.3% | $573,455▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $609,101▼6.9% | $582,791▼7.4% | $643,263▲4.3% | $643,263▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $654,316▼6.9% | $629,342▼8.9% | $616,953▲4.2% | $616,953▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $702,848▲0.1% | $690,511▲4.7% | $591,979▲2.1% | $591,979▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $702,309▼3.5% | $659,301▼7.8% | $579,642▲8.6% | $704,354▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $727,527 | $715,153▲3.5% | $533,895▲2.4% | $533,924▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $690,932▲13.2% | $521,521▲10.6% | $521,521▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $610,466 | $471,450 | $488,383 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1214124, based in Independence, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network's EIN?
- Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1214124.
- How much revenue does Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network report?
- Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network reported $1,069,448 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network have?
- CharityIndex grades Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network (EIN 43-1214124) 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.