Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

A diverse community united by dance to inspire and change lives

Kansas City, MO | www.kcfaa.org

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EIN: 43-1412078

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Mission

The mission of Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA) is making dance accessible to all people by presenting Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) and Ailey II, teaching young people critical life skills through dance, and modeling interracial and multi-cultural community partnerships.

Ruling year info

1987

Chief Executive Officer

Mrs. Melanie Miller

Main address

1714 East 18th Street

Kansas City, MO 64108 USA

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EIN

43-1412078

Subject area info

Arts education

Cultural awareness

Dance

Education

Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

People of African descent

Economically disadvantaged people

NTEE code info

Arts Education/Schools (A25)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (B01)

Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (A23)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Across the U.S., large numbers of young children are affected by one or more risk factors that have been linked to academic failure and poor health. Chief among them is family economic hardship, which is consistently associated with negative outcomes. For over 3 decades, KCFAA has served underserved communities, where traditionally and historically access to the arts is nonexistent or extremely limited at best, by providing access to culturally enriching activities and bringing performing arts programming to LMI K-12 schools. Our programs boost academic excellence by addressing the risk factors associated with our student target population, underserved greater Kansas City youth. KCFAA programs are designed to support students to develop the personal tools to cope with personal challenges and adversity. Through dance, students develop self-discipline and self-esteem while learning to think critically and to work as a team.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

AileyCamp

AileyCamp (AC) implemented in 1989 is KCFAA's premiere program. AC uses the arts as a catalyst to help middle school age youth, ages 11 – 14, develop/improve self-esteem, self-discipline, creative expression, cooperative learning and listening, problem solving and critical thinking skills. AC runs during summer school break and unless virtual, if located in middle school facilities in Missouri and Kansas. AC is a 5 - 6 weeks program that runs Monday – Friday from 7am – 2:45pm and culminates in two Final Performances where campers showcase their creative talents. Up to 200 students (100 in MO and 100 in KS) participate and receive instruction in Horton technique ballet, jazz dance, modern dance, and tap dance as well as classroom instruction in personal development (curriculum includes anti bullying, drug prevention, pro-social skills, etc.) and creative expression. At no cost to students or families, AC participants are fully outfitted with school supplies, backpacks, T-shirts, shorts, uni-tards and ballet and tap shoes. Meals and transportation (for in district students) are also provided at no cost. Outcomes: Students will gain a stronger knowledge and understanding of ballet, modern, jazz and tap dance techniques; Students demonstrate increased knowledge and awareness of pro-social behavior; Students demonstrate they are better able to manage conflict and demonstrate increased knowledge and awareness of the dangers of substance use.

Population(s) Served

Economically disadvantaged people

Children and youth

Ethnic and racial groups

At-risk youth

David T. Beals, III Studio Program

Studio classes are offered weekly for second through sixth graders, as well as for AileyCamp The Group, a collection of AileyCamp alumni who want to continue their dance training and personal development during the school year and through high school. The second through fourth grades study introductory elements of classical ballet, jazz dance, social dance, and African dance. Class is held once per week, after school. The two fifth and sixth grade levels are offered two classes per week, one ballet and one jazz class, and also learn about how lifestyle (diet and exercise) impacts their health. The Group is offered two to three classes per week. Students from studio classes and The Group also go on field trips to art exhibitions and theater and dance performances, including ones given by AAADT and Ailey II, and each makes an annual trip to a US city to experience its arts and culture.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Economically disadvantaged people

Adults

Ethnic and racial groups

At-risk youth

Ailey Trio

Ailey Trio is an engaging 60-minute presentation with three dancers from the internationally acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing excerpts from its current repertory. The presentation is an exciting blend of lecture, class, and informal performance, designed to provide a comprehensive dance experience that focuses on how an Ailey dancer develops the skills needed for success including the importance of exercise, hard work and artistic expression. The participants leave with a better understanding of what it takes to become a professional in any field. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Population(s) Served

Economically disadvantaged people

Children and youth

Setting the Stage

Setting the Stage is an interactive walk through the African American dance history that takes place during Black History Month in February. Setting the Stage illustrates the contributions of key African-American choreographers. Students learn about historically importan dancers and choreographers,, including Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey. This multi-media program combines live performance with narrated slide presentations, interweaving the story of African-American dance into the broader tapestry of American history.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Economically disadvantaged people

Performances for Schools

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II Performances for Schools consists of four performances for Kansas City area schools by one of Alvin Ailey’s New York companies. Each company is in residence in alternating years. The residency includes school and public performances. One public performance is presented as part of our annual Benefit/Gala, which in turn helps fund the Residency. Performances for Schools, presented over two or three days of the Residency, are the first real arts exposure the primarily under-served high risk student population KCFAA targets for programming . These performances are interactive and give students an opportunity to experience world class dance, ask questions, and, for some, take the stage themselves.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Children and youth

Summer Dance

Summer Dance is a new program and is a 4-week summer dance intensive in partnership with the Kansas City Public Schools for students in grades 9-12 that will focus on ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop dance technique classes, and yoga classes in addition to dance repertory classes. Students will participate in two technique classes daily in addition to learning choreography for a performance at the end of the session.Parents are encouraged to attend the final performance.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Children and youth

Where we work

Awards

Arty Award Performing Arts 2018

ARTSConnect

Affiliations & memberships

Arty Awards Performing Arts 2018

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Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Mission making dance accessible to all people by presenting the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) and Ailey II, teaching young people critical life skills through dance and modeling interracial and multi-cultural community partnerships and core competencies as an educator, facilitator, and presenter within the Kansas City regional community. We plan to: Provide underserved K-12 youth from at risk backgrounds a base to develop or improve pro-social skills, behavior management, healthy choices, life skills and creative skills through arts education; Model interracial and multi-cultural community partnerships by fostering awareness of issues of diversity through a Race Place & Diversity Symposium series; and Make dance accessible to all people by presenting the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and
Ailey II by targeting communities of color historically absent from Kansas City’s cultural landscape.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

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To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Financials

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

75.43

Average of 17.78 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

4.6

Average of 1.5 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

19%

Average of 19% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$564,437
Government Grants	$143,906
Program Services	$147,878
Investments	$6,414
Special Events	$7,462
Sales	$0
Other	$14,738
Total Revenue	$884,835

Expenses
Program Services	$642,739
Administration	$162,206
Fundraising	$161,079
Total Expenses	$966,024
Net Gain/Loss	($81,189)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$12,587
Advertising & Promotion	$44,322
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$7,804
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$4,074
Legal Fees	$50
Pension Plan Contributions	$2,307
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$573,309
Government Grants	$115,507
Program Services	$136,295
Investments	$2,597
Special Events	$10,246
Sales	$0
Other	$19,232
Total Revenue	$857,186

Expenses
Program Services	$635,140
Administration	$158,840
Fundraising	$106,443
Total Expenses	$900,423
Net Gain/Loss	($43,237)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,294
Advertising & Promotion	$40,169
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$7,989
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$4,757
Legal Fees	$60
Pension Plan Contributions	$1,050
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$638,205
Government Grants	$96,916
Program Services	$368,885
Investments	$14,749
Special Events	($33,856)
Sales	$0
Other	$19,699
Total Revenue	$1,104,598

Expenses
Program Services	$919,499
Administration	$170,056
Fundraising	$129,967
Total Expenses	$1,219,522
Net Gain/Loss	($114,924)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,774
Advertising & Promotion	$74,224
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$8,493
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$5,379
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$558,603
Government Grants	$36,594
Program Services	$182,831
Investments	$13,584
Special Events	($5,502)
Sales	$0
Other	$10,988
Total Revenue	$797,098

Expenses
Program Services	$675,989
Administration	$168,040
Fundraising	$109,512
Total Expenses	$953,541
Net Gain/Loss	($156,443)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$12,284
Advertising & Promotion	$46,059
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$6,422
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$5,376
Legal Fees	$940
Pension Plan Contributions	$4,032
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$543,185
Government Grants	$47,677
Program Services	$155,050
Investments	$24,812
Special Events	$31,357
Sales	$0
Other	$1,454
Total Revenue	$803,535

Expenses
Program Services	$605,297
Administration	$147,855
Fundraising	$87,214
Total Expenses	$840,366
Net Gain/Loss	($36,831)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,303
Advertising & Promotion	$28,208
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$11,336
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$4,284
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,483,956
Government Grants	$94,343
Program Services	$218,083
Investments	$86,533
Special Events	($63,515)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,819,400

Expenses
Program Services	$988,659
Administration	$156,192
Fundraising	$183,269
Total Expenses	$1,328,120
Net Gain/Loss	$491,280

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$25,954
Advertising & Promotion	$42,371
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$7,780
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$7,106
Legal Fees	$25
Pension Plan Contributions	$5,213
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,065,717
Government Grants	$58,345
Program Services	$129,086
Investments	$22,801
Special Events	($5,737)
Sales	$0
Other	$17,758
Total Revenue	$1,287,970

Expenses
Program Services	$651,246
Administration	$199,416
Fundraising	$220,755
Total Expenses	$1,071,417
Net Gain/Loss	$216,553

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$31,365
Advertising & Promotion	$65,961
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$12,464
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$6,419
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$693,887
Government Grants	$46,499
Program Services	$175,527
Investments	$25,507
Special Events	($936)
Sales	$0
Other	$7,230
Total Revenue	$947,714

Expenses
Program Services	$797,320
Administration	$309,967
Fundraising	$195,764
Total Expenses	$1,303,051
Net Gain/Loss	($355,337)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$37,982
Advertising & Promotion	$72,697
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$12,986
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$7,668
Legal Fees	$2,500
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$934,564
Government Grants	$46,009
Program Services	$197,453
Investments	$33,835
Special Events	$13,808
Sales	$0
Other	$562
Total Revenue	$1,226,231

Expenses
Program Services	$921,409
Administration	$251,578
Fundraising	$103,430
Total Expenses	$1,276,417
Net Gain/Loss	($50,186)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$34,038
Advertising & Promotion	$48,788
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$12,124
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$8,077
Legal Fees	$509
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$722,110
Government Grants	$51,835
Program Services	$183,648
Investments	$9,681
Special Events	$3,103
Sales	$0
Other	$16,194
Total Revenue	$986,571

Expenses
Program Services	$764,104
Administration	$274,029
Fundraising	$297,154
Total Expenses	$1,335,287
Net Gain/Loss	($348,716)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$44,927
Advertising & Promotion	$42,327
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$23,665
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$4,672
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$802,949
Government Grants	$68,235
Program Services	$172,402
Investments	$16,980
Special Events	$5,519
Sales	$0
Other	$40
Total Revenue	$1,066,125

Expenses
Program Services	$516,626
Administration	$186,158
Fundraising	$346,502
Total Expenses	$1,049,286
Net Gain/Loss	$16,839

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$50,551
Advertising & Promotion	$17,286
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$16,444
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,624
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$637,276
Government Grants	$181,978
Program Services	$50,565
Investments	$19,625
Special Events	($10,109)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$879,335

Expenses
Program Services	$376,752
Administration	$172,117
Fundraising	$230,890
Total Expenses	$779,759
Net Gain/Loss	$99,576

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$18,668
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$6,298
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,824,857
Government Grants	$173,634
Program Services	$35,845
Investments	$86,594
Special Events	($62,085)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,058,845

Expenses
Program Services	$523,015
Administration	$108,460
Fundraising	$210,529
Total Expenses	$842,004
Net Gain/Loss	$1,216,841

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$14,724
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$8,454
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$564,437
Cash & Equivalents	$0	$1,159	$1,159
Accounts Receivable	$40,879	$45,334	$4,455
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$174,906	$134,947	($39,959)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$261,737	$327,352	$65,615
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$158,411	$131,628	($26,783)
Other	$407,944	$298,237	($109,707)
Total Assets	$1,043,877	$938,657	($105,220)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$67,795	$17,310	($50,485)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$100,000	$60,000	($40,000)
Total Liabilities	$167,795	$77,310	($90,485)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$199,000	$207,500	$8,500
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$199,000	$207,500	$8,500
Unrestricted Net Assets	$677,082	$653,847	($23,235)
Net Assets	$876,082	$861,347	($14,735)

Assets	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Contributions	$573,309
Cash & Equivalents	$1,159	$3,778	$2,619
Accounts Receivable	$45,334	$20,003	($25,331)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$134,947	$138,296	$3,349
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$327,352	$368,548	$41,196
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$131,628	$97,543	($34,085)
Other	$298,237	$314,967	$16,730
Total Assets	$938,657	$943,135	$4,478

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$17,310	$39,410	$22,100
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$60,000	$30,000	($30,000)
Total Liabilities	$77,310	$69,410	($7,900)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$47,500	$95,000	$47,500
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$47,500	$95,000	$47,500
Unrestricted Net Assets	$813,847	$778,725	($35,122)
Net Assets	$861,347	$873,725	$12,378

Assets	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Contributions	$638,205
Cash & Equivalents	$3,778	$16,541	$12,763
Accounts Receivable	$20,003	$40,743	$20,740
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$138,296	$130,366	($7,930)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$368,548	$347,070	($21,478)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$97,543	$68,690	($28,853)
Other	$314,967	$233,855	($81,112)
Total Assets	$943,135	$837,265	($105,870)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$39,410	$93,646	$54,236
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$30,000	$15,000	($15,000)
Total Liabilities	$69,410	$108,646	$39,236

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$95,000	$44,838	-$50,162
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$95,000	$44,838	($50,162)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$778,725	$683,781	($94,944)
Net Assets	$873,725	$728,619	($145,106)

Assets	Jan 01, 2012	Dec 31, 2012	Change
Contributions	$558,603
Cash & Equivalents	$16,541	$664	($15,877)
Accounts Receivable	$40,743	$17,725	($23,018)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$130,366	$67,810	($62,556)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$347,070	$384,289	$37,219
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$68,690	$40,323	($28,367)
Other	$233,855	$180,157	($53,698)
Total Assets	$837,265	$690,968	($146,297)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2012	Dec 31, 2012	Change
Accounts Payable	$93,646	$77,791	($15,855)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$15,000	$0	($15,000)
Total Liabilities	$108,646	$77,791	($30,855)

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Profitability	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$178,890	-$536,462	$104,404	$199,371	$1,153,467
As % of expenses	14.0%	-40.2%	10.0%	25.6%	137.1%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$176,281	-$538,751	$102,834	$198,805	$1,152,901
As % of expenses	13.8%	-40.3%	9.8%	25.5%	136.9%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$1,226,231	$986,571	$1,066,125	$879,335	$2,058,845
Total revenue, % change over prior year	29.4%	-19.5%	8.1%	-17.5%	134.1%
Program services revenue	16.1%	18.6%	16.2%	5.8%	1.7%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	1.2%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	0.7%
Government grants	3.8%	5.3%	6.4%	20.7%	8.4%
All other grants and contributions	77.3%	73.5%	75.8%	71.3%	85.6%
Other revenue	1.6%	2.1%	1.1%	1.2%	3.5%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$1,273,808	$1,332,998	$1,047,716	$779,193	$841,438
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-2.0%	4.6%	-21.4%	-25.6%	8.0%
Personnel	49.7%	43.4%	51.8%	66.6%	70.4%
Professional fees	25.3%	27.4%	26.4%	18.5%	15.0%
Occupancy	2.8%	2.7%	3.4%	4.4%	3.3%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	22.2%	26.6%	18.4%	10.5%	11.3%

Full cost components (estimated)	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$1,276,417	$1,335,287	$1,049,286	$779,759	$842,004
One month of savings	$106,151	$111,083	$87,310	$64,933	$70,120
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$1,382,568	$1,446,370	$1,136,596	$844,692	$912,124

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Months of cash	0.9	0.4	1.1	3.7	4.6
Months of cash and investments	4.2	2.7	3.6	7.8	23.9
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	8.8	3.5	5.7	10.7	26.4

Balance sheet composition	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Cash	$100,339	$45,361	$98,018	$242,916	$319,117
Investments	$340,596	$255,676	$212,744	$264,373	$1,357,364
Receivables	$351,245	$120,117	$92,069	$32,250	$51,290
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$273,730	$273,730	$273,730	$273,730	$273,730
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	98.0%	98.8%	99.4%	99.6%	99.8%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	3.4%	11.3%	2.7%	3.8%	1.2%
Unrestricted net assets	$935,946	$397,195	$500,029	$698,834	$1,851,735
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	$125,847	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$125,847	$84,516	$20,000	$52,500
Total net assets	$935,946	$523,042	$584,545	$718,834	$1,904,235

Key data checks

Key data checks	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Chief Executive Officer

Mrs. Melanie Miller

Melanie Miller, Chief Executive Officer With more than 15 years of experience in strategic leadership, Miller has vast tactical knowledge in finance, operations and multi-level team management. Miller has been heavily involved in the philanthropic realm and currently serves as General Co-Chair for the Cotillion Scholarship Program and Co-Chair of the Arts Facet for the Greater Kansas City Links, Inc. In 1984 Melanie served as a volunteer for KCFAA and continues to embrace the vision and support the impactful programming that KCFAA has provided for the past 35 years. Ms. Miller received her B.S. Degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an MBA from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. She was recognized as one of the ‘40 Under 40’ honorees by Ingram Magazine and is a recipient of the Hallmark Award for Mastering Excellence. Miller is a former Board Member for the Kansas City Boys and Girls Choir, the Women’s Foundation and the Women’s Employment Network (WEN).

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Board of directors
as of 01/28/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board chair

Ms. Tammy Edwards

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Term: 2018 - 2022

Allan Gray

Community Leader - Past Mayor Pro Tem Lee's Summit

Julianne Story

Husch Blackwell

Gina Hull

Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Lindsey Heinz

Shook Hardy & Bacon, LLP

Kelly Murphy

Evergy

Tammy Edwards

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Jane Gard

Commerce Bank

Karen Curls, PhD

Curls Jude Joseph Property Group LLC

Chris DeVolder

HOK of Kansas City

Jamie Allen

SAINT LUKE’S HOSPITAL OF KANSAS CITY

Jesse Barnes

Benjamin Banneker Charter Academy of Technology.

Gene Ageee

Jazz Museum Board

Carolyne Gakuria

BCBS

Donna Davis, PhD

UMKC

Jean-Paul Wong

PURE Workplace Solutions

Jessica Thompson

T-Mobile

KImberly Winter

Lathrop GPM LLP

Marjorie Williams

Community Leader

Nate Hogan

KCPS

David Oliver

Berkowitz Oliver LLP

Jerry Williams

T-Mobile

Brittany Barrientos

Stinson LLP

Calvin Ricks

H&R Block

Peg VanWagoner

DeMarche

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/12/2021

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

Black/African American

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/02/2021

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Data

We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Policies and processes

We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

A diverse community united by dance to inspire and change lives

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AileyCamp

David T. Beals, III Studio Program

Ailey Trio

Setting the Stage

Performances for Schools

Summer Dance

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Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2021 info

75.43

Months of cash in 2021 info

4.6

Fringe rate in 2021 info

19%

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Operations

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Chief Executive Officer

Mrs. Melanie Miller

Number of employees

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Compensation data

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Board of directors data

Ms. Tammy Edwards

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

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Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

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