United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 1947, with $26,633,273 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4801 Main St Ste 425, Kansas City, MO, 64112 EIN 44-0545812 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2024)
$26.6M
▼ 25.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$28.5M
Net assets
$22.3M
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 United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc— 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 rating9 mo reserves · -7% 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 United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc: 9 mo reserves · -7% 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 United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc— 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 United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4801 Main St Ste 425, Kansas City, MO, 64112
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $34.2M (FY2013) to $26.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14.8MNet assets $22.3M
Operating margin
-7.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$37.1M
Total liabilities
$14.8M
Net assets
$22.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,633,273▼25.3% | $28,534,677▼9.8% | $22,268,346▼4.4% | $37,113,558▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $35,643,944▲22.2% | $31,634,922▲16.0% | $23,288,116▲27.1% | $38,375,986▲31.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $29,176,289▼33.7% | $27,282,957▼26.5% | $18,325,829▲16.2% | $29,134,696▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $44,015,637▲29.6% | $37,140,827▲10.8% | $15,774,595▲41.6% | $27,299,107▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $33,957,003▲29.1% | $33,514,088▲27.2% | $11,142,692▼1.5% | $23,611,316▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $26,294,406▼9.4% | $26,355,944▼15.1% | $11,313,152▼2.7% | $25,862,042▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $29,035,525▲8.7% | $31,056,562▲8.8% | $11,629,627▼14.3% | $30,346,727▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $26,722,813▼15.5% | $28,555,613▼7.0% | $13,573,362▼9.5% | $30,765,422▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $31,627,977▼6.8% | $30,706,891▼11.9% | $15,001,275▲12.6% | $33,208,887▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $33,934,173▼3.6% | $34,862,645▼4.8% | $13,323,909▼5.1% | $35,852,037▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $35,195,050▲2.9% | $36,610,090▲37.8% | $14,041,221▼42.2% | $36,221,334▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,193,377 | $26,576,362▼28.0% | $24,303,539▲49.0% | $37,662,505▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $36,928,555▲9.6% | $16,306,579▲1.2% | $38,982,976▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,682,598▼4.3% | $16,109,860▲8.8% | $38,539,865▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $35,194,620 | $14,803,615 | $37,964,355 | 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 · $26.6M total
182 grants to United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc totaling $26.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $2,092,555 |
| Delta Dental Plan of Kansas Inc | Charitable giving | 2024 | $375,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $248,592 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $126,136 |
| Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Kc strong fund | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $66,251 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Community development | 2024 | $23,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,703 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor choice | 2024 | $8,210 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2023 | $500,287 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 44-0545812, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc's EIN?
- United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 44-0545812.
- How much revenue does United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc report?
- United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc reported $26,633,273 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc (EIN 44-0545812) 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.