From public IRS filings
LITERACY KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY, MO
Mission
TO ADVANCE LITERACY WITHIN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND COLLABORATION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$4.2M
Total expenses
$4.4M
Total assets
$4.2M
Program expense ratio
86%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds LITERACY KANSAS CITY
$1.8M in foundation grants on record from 34 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund | $470K | 5 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $377K | 4 |
| Carrie J Loose Trust | $115K | 4 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $103K | 1 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City | $84K | 2 |
| Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation | $65K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $62K | 5 |
| Sherman Family Foundation C/O Mary N Sherman | $60K | 3 |
| Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | $50K | 4 |
Leadership
PAUL DEFOE — CEO (Principal officer)
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