Mission
THE MISSION OF THE YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY IS TO CHALLENGE, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE STUDENTS THROUGH MEANINGUFUL AND ENRICHING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES.
Public Charity
THE YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
Based in KANSAS CITY, MO, THE YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $967K in revenue, $1.1M in expenses, $681K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 11 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $80K.
EIN: 430828038
KANSAS CITY, MO
Symphony Orchestras
NTEE: A69
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$967K
Total Expenses$1.1M
Total Assets$681K
Grant Records11
Funding Total$80K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Youth Symphony Association
How The Youth Symphony Association divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$72
Programs
the work itself
$18
Management
running the organization
$10
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $72 for programs
$72
The yskc debut orchestra is a preparatory orchestra made up of students in grades 5-8
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Arts & Culture
$6,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$5,150
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$10,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$6,500
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
$6,000
Showing up to 5 of 11 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Benny Lee
BOARD MEMBER
Ian Coleman
BOARD MEMBER
Jana Larsen
ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Keith Stanfield
TREASURER
Linda Stevens
SECRETARY
Lydia Allen
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $967K | $1.1M | $681K |
| 2024 | $779K | $907K | $962K |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $912K |
| 2022 | $795K | $636K | $933K |
| 2021 | $471K | $449K | $870K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $471K to $967K (+105%), with total assets most recently reported at $681K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.