National World War I Museum and Memorial
KANSAS CITY, MO · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). National World War I Museum and Memorial has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL (MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL) IS AMERICA'S LEADING INSTITUTION DEDICATED TO REMEMBERING, INTERPRETING, AND UNDERSTANDING THE GREAT WAR AND ITS ENDURING IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY: - ESTABLISHING THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL AS THE FOREMOST INTERPRETER AND RESOURCE FOR INSIGHT INTO THE GREAT WAR AND ITS ENDURING IMPACT- PROVIDING FIRST-CLASS VISITOR AND VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE, AND DELIVERING INCREASINGLY ENGAGING AND ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES; DEVELOPING AND ENRICHING PHILANTHROPIC RELATIONSHIPS AND PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY- ESTABLISHING THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL AS A 'MUST-SEE' DESTINATION, AND SOURCE OF CIVIC PRIDE, AND - ENGAGING AND INSPIRING KEY CONSTITUENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EXCELLENCE OF THE NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds National World War I Museum and Memorial
$11.7M in foundation grants on record from 81 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Foundation | $3M | 4 |
| Lilly Endowment | $2.5M | 1 |
| Je and Le Mabee Foundation | $2M | 1 |
| R C Kemper Charitable Trust 10017800 | $500K | 1 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $319K | 1 |
| Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 | $300K | 3 |
| Sherman Family Foundation C/O Mary N Sherman | $260K | 3 |
| Edward F Swinney Trust | $250K | 1 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | $245K | 3 |
| R C Kemper Jr Charitable Trust 10023600 | $200K | 2 |
Leadership
MATTHEW NAYLOR — PRESIDENT/CEO (Principal officer)
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