Great Jobs Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Great Jobs Kansas City employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Jobs Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Great Jobs Kansas City generated $14.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.9m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Great Jobs Kansas City has awarded 76 individual grants totaling $33,006,453. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF KC SCHOLARS IS TO INCREASE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT OF LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME ADULTS AND TO SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND THE NUMBER OF ADULTS WHO SECURE FAMILY-SUSTAINING CAREERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS FROM LOW-TO-MODEST INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITHIN A SIX COUNTY AREA OF THE KANSAS CITY METRO WHO WISH TO ATTAIN A COLLEGE DEGREE OR A SHORT-TERM CREDENTIAL IN ORDER TO SECURE A FAMILY SUSTAINING CAREER.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan Kreamer Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Tammy Edwards Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
David Warm Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Michelle Kay Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Beto Lopez Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Michael Roane Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,733,583 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,733,583 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,278 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,737,861 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,606,488 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $416,228 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,837 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,444,474 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $84,176 |
| Other employee benefits | $195,795 |
| Payroll taxes | $138,466 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,888 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $77,115 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,444 |
| Advertising and promotion | $106,877 |
| Office expenses | $10,168 |
| Information technology | $36,910 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $78,915 |
| Travel | $17,676 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,039 |
| Insurance | $9,549 |
| All other expenses | $4,482 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,921,832 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,686 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,149,268 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $62,907 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,559 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,448,577 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $6,100 |
| Other assets | $637,119 |
| Total assets | $5,395,216 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $135,593 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $652,110 |
| Total liabilities | $787,703 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,315,517 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,291,996 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,395,216 |
Over the last fiscal year, Great Jobs Kansas City has awarded $12,597,739 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AVILA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES | $596,311 |
BAKER UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES | $325,300 |
DONNELLY COLLEGE PURPOSE: TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES | $59,462 |
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES | $198,026 |
KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES | $110,707 |
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES | $729,566 |