The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 1970, with $2,306,088 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
500 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO, 64110 EIN 23-7069620 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.3M
▲ 17.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$942K
Net assets
$15.6M
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
—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 The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating198 mo reserves · +59% 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 The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City: 198 mo reserves · +59% margin earns a B+ 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 The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-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 The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO, 64110
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $979K (FY2013) to $2.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $15.6M
Operating margin
59.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$15.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,306,088▲17.4% | $941,749▼14.9% | $15,551,786▲14.7% | $15,551,786▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,964,729▲32.1% | $1,106,889▲7.3% | $13,563,113▲14.4% | $13,563,113▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,486,966▼4.9% | $1,031,264▲28.2% | $11,857,940▼13.1% | $11,857,940▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,563,321▲70.9% | $804,635▲9.0% | $13,646,199▲22.9% | $13,646,199▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $914,903▼14.7% | $737,934▼29.6% | $11,102,822▲2.3% | $11,102,822▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,072,460▲2.2% | $1,048,774▲18.2% | $10,857,334▲1.0% | $10,857,334▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,049,279▼32.5% | $887,105▲1.7% | $10,751,254▲5.2% | $10,751,254▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,554,689▲24.8% | $872,595▲18.2% | $10,221,977▲15.0% | $10,221,977▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,245,856▼14.1% | $738,163▲4.6% | $8,885,772▲0.3% | $8,885,772▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,450,763▲48.2% | $705,884▲8.4% | $8,856,171▼1.6% | $8,858,271▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $978,639 | $650,890▼38.0% | $8,996,341▲14.4% | $8,996,341▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,049,291▲68.0% | $7,862,569▲4.1% | $7,862,569▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $624,452 | $7,556,058 | $7,556,058 | 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.
Grants received · $410K total
15 grants to The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City totaling $410K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $41,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $9,200 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2021 | $142,457 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Plea bargaining study | 2021 | $113,037 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2019 | $11,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $8,010 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2018 | $11,416 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2018 | $500 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2017 | $8,750 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $500 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2016 | $9,275 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Youth development | 2015 | $11,500 |
| Lawschool Admissions Council Inc | Program services | 2014 | $25,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Charitable | 2014 | $7,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7069620, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City's EIN?
- The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7069620.
- How much revenue does The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City report?
- The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City reported $2,306,088 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City have?
- CharityIndex grades The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Law Foundation of the University of Missouri-kansas City (EIN 23-7069620) 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.