University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Kansas, registered in 1993, with $219,726,025 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$219.7M
▲ 14.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$198.8M
Net assets
$160.6M
Employees
172
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 University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute: 90% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute: 10 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The university of kansas medical center research institute, inc. supports the research activities of the university of kansas medical center.
Revenue grew from $109.9M (FY2013) to $219.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
9.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$196.5M
Total liabilities
$35.9M
Net assets
$160.6M
Salaries & benefits
$111.2M
56% of expenses
Board members
5
0 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,726,025▲14.0% | $198,839,392▲13.3% | $160,640,425▲15.0% | $196,531,151▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $192,741,992▲15.7% | $175,492,539▲16.9% | $139,744,952▲8.7% | $170,911,456▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $166,637,281▲1.2% | $150,173,369▲12.8% | $128,578,145▲2.0% | $151,053,791▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $164,682,845▲7.8% | $133,091,066▼1.6% | $126,082,078▲29.8% | $145,095,563▲34.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $152,696,195▲22.7% | $135,234,094▲19.0% | $97,127,414▲25.1% | $107,989,716▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $124,413,679▼0.6% | $113,676,994▲4.2% | $77,617,246▲20.2% | $101,564,864▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $125,102,514▲13.4% | $109,118,633▲8.2% | $64,566,623▲30.0% | $89,982,282▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $110,291,793▼3.8% | $100,846,844▼5.9% | $49,676,180▲20.8% | $78,275,872▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $114,602,817▼2.6% | $107,144,842▼5.7% | $41,117,423▲109% | $69,494,994▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $117,721,986▲7.1% | $113,577,288▲7.3% | $19,691,601▲26.8% | $62,740,280▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $109,933,406 | $105,833,234▼5.4% | $15,533,527▼14.3% | $60,627,530▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $111,911,905▲0.7% | $18,130,712▼4.0% | $59,285,661▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $111,088,483▲7.1% | $18,891,589▲511% | $62,581,310▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $103,759,952▼2.4% | $3,091,888▼67.0% | $70,317,910▲78.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $106,281,071 | $9,364,392 | $39,504,820 | 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.
Highest-paid: Lisa Hoebelheinrich — $367,153 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Hoebelheinrich | Former Director | 39 | $367,153 |
| Paul Toler | Cfo/treasurer | 39 | $203,885 |
| Ruth Sosnoff | Director, Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $187,689 |
| Jaime Phalp | Director, Ra Cro | 40 | $162,249 |
| Mario Medina | Director, Ra Spa | 40 | $161,980 |
| Jennifer Staley | Director of Systems Admin | 40 | $140,980 |
| Matthew Woolley | Director, Ra Finance | 40 | $136,391 |
| Abiodun Akinwuntan | Former Director | 0 | — |
| Adrienne Kordalski | Former Director | 0 | — |
| Akinlolu Ojo | Former Director | 0 | — |
| Danny Welch | Former Director | 0 | — |
| David Vranicar | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Girod | Director | 1 | — |
| Jacob Sosnoff | Former Director | 0 | — |
| Jeff Dewitt | Director | 1 | — |
| K James Kallail | Former Director | 0 | — |
| Matthias Salathe | Director | 5 | — |
| Peter Smith | Former Director | 0 | — |
| Robert Simari | Director | 1 | — |
| Sally Maliski | Former Director | 0 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Huron Consulting Services LLC | Consulting Services | $1,761,860 |
| Janice Kinney | Consulting Services | $384,000 |
| Ropes & Gray LLP | Legal Services | $263,564 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Accounting Services | $194,567 |
| Primacy LLC A Division of Digital United | Marketing Services | $108,140 |
334 grants to University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute totaling $59.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1d | T1d research | 2024 | $749,999 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Research | 2024 | $509,357 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Research | 2024 | $369,548 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2024 | $302,890 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Research | 2024 | $287,109 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research | Parkinson's research | 2024 | $253,723 |
| Mcmaster University Ontario | Sub-grant | 2024 | $215,391 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | Program support | 2024 | $199,980 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Clinical research center | 2024 | $168,615 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $151,351 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Extramural research | 2024 | $147,500 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | Junior faculty nutrition | 2024 | $137,912 |
| University of Miami | Research | 2024 | $136,669 |
| Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Kansas birth equity network: strengthening communities capacity and effectiveness to advance equitable solutions in black birthing | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Start Early | Program support | 2024 | $89,608 |
2 grants totaling $11.4M in FY2023. All grants made by University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Medical Center | Support | $8,429,727 |
| University of Kansas Medical Center | Support | $3,000,000 |
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Data for University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute (EIN 48-1108830) 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.