Mission
The mission of KCAI is to educate artists and designers while honoring the distinct journeys of students. We forge a vibrant community that equips them to become leaders who leverage the creative process to transform the future.
Public Charity
KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE
KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in KANSAS CITY, MO. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $46.6M, expenses of $49.6M, total assets of $183.9M. Imperigo tracks 38 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $21.4M.
EIN: 440546278
KANSAS CITY, MO
Higher Education
NTEE: B40
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$46.6M
Total Expenses$49.6M
Total Assets$183.9M
Grant Records38
Funding Total$21.4M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Kansas City Art Institute
How Kansas City Art Institute divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$82
Programs
the work itself
$16
Management
running the organization
$2
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $82 for programs
$82
The college provided educational programs to approximately 807 fall (2024) fte and 762 spring (2025) fte bachelor of fine arts degree-seeking students
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
Education
$1,689,374
TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES
$97,500
EDUCATION
$38,857
GENERAL SUPPORT
$30,200
Education
$6,000
Showing up to 5 of 38 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Aaron North
TRUSTEE
Alissa Wehmueller
EVP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND CO-PRESIDENT
Allison Puff
TRUSTEE
Beth Harmon-Vaughan
TRUSTEE
Bill Crandall
AVP FINANCE
Breely Bennett
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46.6M | $49.6M | $183.9M |
| 2024 | $45.1M | $45.6M | $173.5M |
| 2023 | $38.4M | $42.4M | $166.7M |
| 2022 | $43.9M | $42.0M | $165.1M |
| 2021 | $52.7M | $42.4M | $176.1M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $52.7M to $46.6M (-12%), with total assets most recently reported at $183.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.