Kansas City University
83% goes to programs $12 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kansas City University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 1947, with $165,535,312 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
1750 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64106 EIN 44-0545280 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2024)
$165.5M
▲ 20.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$113.2M
Net assets
$467.9M
Employees
897
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $12 to raise $100
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. For Kansas City University: 83% to programs · $12 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating50 mo reserves · +32% 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 University: 50 mo reserves · +32% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Kansas City University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Kcu is a community of professionals committed to excellence in the education of highly qualified students in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and health professions.
What they do
The university's college of dental medicine is a four-year integrated curriculum culminating in a doctor of dental medicine degree. the first cohort of 80 students began in fy24.
The university's college of biosciences includes a graduate program conferring a master of science in biomedical sciences as well as a clinical psychology program conferring the doctor of psychology degree.
The university's college of health professions' inaugural program is scheduled to start in january 2026 and will culminate in a master of health science in anesthesiologist assistant degree (mhs-aa).
Contact & location
- Address
- 1750 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64106
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Graduate & Professional Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49.6M (FY2013) to $165.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $74.1MNet assets $467.9M
Operating margin
31.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$542.0M
Total liabilities
$74.1M
Net assets
$467.9M
Salaries & benefits
$64.2M
57% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,535,312▲20.9% | $113,163,958▲10.6% | $467,868,316▲16.4% | $542,016,072▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $136,905,588▲24.0% | $102,351,842▲15.0% | $402,046,562▲13.0% | $472,929,853▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $110,405,051▼3.4% | $88,992,821▲6.2% | $355,720,396▲8.6% | $426,709,819▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $114,344,236▼4.7% | $83,824,096▲13.2% | $327,622,364▲2.6% | $396,275,959▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $120,005,089▲30.6% | $74,062,954▲6.4% | $319,186,185▲38.8% | $374,741,238▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $91,867,213▲14.5% | $69,630,218▲8.6% | $229,879,649▲10.8% | $301,947,135▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $80,257,866▲20.4% | $64,109,445▲16.0% | $207,456,648▲5.1% | $274,633,119▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $66,680,859▼16.8% | $55,261,340▲7.1% | $197,382,547▲9.8% | $266,445,586▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $80,163,010▲37.1% | $51,593,599▲6.3% | $179,841,872▲18.0% | $225,301,599▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $58,462,232▲17.9% | $48,533,704▲2.8% | $152,424,364▲4.4% | $192,578,452▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $49,573,518 | $47,222,930▲4.0% | $146,058,300▲3.5% | $186,897,200▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $45,415,888▲7.2% | $141,172,300▲2.5% | $166,489,503▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $42,348,615▲4.1% | $137,741,550▲2.0% | $161,833,868▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $40,661,416▼8.4% | $135,032,411▲13.5% | $163,180,753▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $44,374,431 | $118,931,941 | $136,196,375 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Marc Hahn — $1,256,936 (1.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Hahn | President and Ceo | 40 | $1,256,936 |
| Joe Massman | Evp/cfo/coo | 40 | $748,622 |
| Edward O'connor | Vp Academic/research/provost | 40 | $584,583 |
| Josh Cox | Executive Dean, Com | 40 | $532,118 |
| Linda Niessen | Dean and Vice Provost | 40 | $529,228 |
| Kenneth Heiles | Campus Dean/prof Family Med | 40 | $373,562 |
| Sharon Gustowski | Campus Dean/associate Prof, Omm | 40 | $358,146 |
| Guatam Desai | Chair of Primary Care/professor - Kansas City | 40 | $302,826 |
| Kevin Treffer | Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine/professor | 40 | $300,842 |
| John Paulson | Chair of Primary Care / Associate Professor - Joplin | 40 | $296,421 |
| Charles D Bruce CPA | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charlotte Kerner CPA | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chester W Douglass Dmdphd | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chief Glenna J Wallace | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Debbie Sosland-edelman | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deepa Halaharvi Do | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Edward Enyeart | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kenneth V Melchionna Do | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kevin Lockett | Board Trustee/treasurer | 1 | — |
| Nathan S Hall Do | Board Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mccown Gordon Contruction LLC | Construction | $4,505,115 |
| Freeman Health System | Clerkships | $1,119,333 |
| Je Dunn Construction | Construction | $1,105,148 |
| Conference Technologies | It Services/updates | $951,100 |
| Workday Inc | Software Support | $929,865 |
Grants received · $4.4M total
39 grants to Kansas City University totaling $4.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Dental of Missouri | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $107,750 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $50,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Education | 2023 | $25,938 |
| Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Allies in health care | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $6,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $108,150 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Graduate and professional schools | 2022 | $24,227 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $5,700 |
| Dechomai Asset Trust | Unrestricted | 2021 | $1,820,915 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $304,200 |
Grants made · $118K in FY2024
6 grants totaling $118K in FY2024. All grants made by Kansas City University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bionexus Kc | Operations | $60,000 |
| Deron Cherry Charitable Foundation | Operations | $25,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Sports Foundation | Operations | $9,000 |
| Center For Practical Bioethics Inc | Operations | $8,000 |
| American Osteopathic Foundation Inc | Operations | $8,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Operations | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kansas City University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kansas City University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 44-0545280, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kansas City University's EIN?
- Kansas City University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 44-0545280.
- How much revenue does Kansas City University report?
- Kansas City University reported $165,535,312 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Kansas City University's spending goes to programs?
- Kansas City University spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Kansas City University have?
- CharityIndex grades Kansas City University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Kansas City University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kansas City University's latest Form 990 is $1,256,936, paid to Marc Hahn (President and Ceo).
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Data for Kansas City University (EIN 44-0545280) 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.