Nonprofit · EIN 43-1715390
KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,590,064 | $4,746,104 | -$1,156,040 | $17,688,443 | $728,238 | $16,960,205 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,209,797 | $4,653,710 | -$443,913 | $18,607,336 | $742,216 | $17,865,120 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-PF | $3,907,005 | $4,676,730 | -$769,725 | $18,860,410 | $783,151 | $18,077,259 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,816,124
- Program service revenue
- $172,257
- Investment income
- $789,010
- Royalties
- $119
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $583,353
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$66,837
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$120,609
- Other revenue
- -$187,327
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $408,442
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,356,311
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,172,351
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,619
- Accounting fees
- $37,823
- Occupancy
- $603,480
- Travel
- $31,235
- Depreciation
- $515,084
- Program services (functional)
- $2,789,464
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,372,910
- Fundraising (functional)
- $583,730
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,607,336
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,688,443
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $728,238
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,960,205
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,843,321
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,771,259
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,562,749
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,397,456
- Gross unrelated business income
- $6,537
- Gross receipts
- $4,644,269
- Employees
- 76
- Volunteers
- 255
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA MAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $214,819 | $17,289 |
| JESSICA HONG | CHIEF CURATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,857 | $15,423 |
| LILY CARPIO DIRECTOR OF | FINANCE & OPERATIONS (THRU 8/12/25) Officer | 40 | $126,281 | $14,762 |
| DAN ECK CHIEF | OPERATING OFFICER (AS OF 9/8/25) Officer | 40 | $35,291 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GAUTREAUX | TRUSTEE, CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MCGEACHY CRENSHAW | TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LAWRENCE | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH AMIRAHMADI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DICK ANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FROMM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ADRIENNE WALKER HOARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HOLLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA KEMPER DEITRICH | TRUSTEE (TERM START 9/15/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MADAY | TRUSTEE, FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAT WOOD NORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUVEL DJ PIERRE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZA ROOMETUA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY BEAHAM SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOMA WOLFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA MAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $192,987 | $25,415 |
| LILY CARPIO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $141,871 | $21,349 |
| DONALD SCHREINER | DIR OF ADVANCEMENT (THRU 11/9/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,343 | $29,916 |
| WENDY GUILLIES | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR (THRU 2/2024) Officer | 40 | $29,696 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GAUTREAUX | TRUSTEE, CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MCGEACHY CRENSHAW | TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LAWRENCE | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH AMIRAHMADI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DICK ANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FROMM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ADRIENNE WALKER HOARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HOLLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CLARA IRAZABAL-ZURITA | TRUSTEE (TERM END 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KEMPER WOLF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MADAY | TRUSTEE, FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAT WOOD NORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY PATTERSON SMITH | TRUSTEE (TERM END 11/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUVEL DJ PIERRE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS RILINGER | TRUSTEE (TERM END 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZA ROOMETUA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BEAHAM SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMA WOLFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY GUILLIES 512 W 140TH ST, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66224 | OFFICER - INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $173,055 | $0 |
| LILY CARPIO 5614 W 158TH STREET, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223 | OFFICER - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPS | 40 | $136,284 | $6,863 |
| ERIN DZIEDZIC 102 MISRACI ROAD, ATHENS, NY 12015 | DIRECTOR OF CURATORI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,027 | $5,339 |
| DON SCHREINER 3228 EAST 29TH, KANSAS CITY, MO 64128 | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $88,419 | $3,776 |
| DIANE LAMBERT 4161 SW LAYFAYETTE PLACE, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64082 | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $84,813 | $6,863 |
| KRESHAUN MCKINNEY 4452 EATON ST, KANSAS CITY, KS 66103 | DIRECTOR OF LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $76,651 | $3,860 |
| PAUL WATTS 7912 MAPLE AVENUE, RAYTOWN, MO 64138 | FACILITIES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $72,493 | $3,774 |
| MARY KEMPER WOLF 800 W 59TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64113 | OFFICER - CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GAUTREAUX 1223 W 56TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64113 | OFFICER - VICE-CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH AMIRAHMADI 912 BROADWAY BLVD STE 300, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK ANDERSON 470 TERRACE TRAIL EAST, LAKE QUIVIRA, KS 66217 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FROMM 1740 MAIN ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HOLLAND 4618 WARWICK BLVD APT 8A, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ADRIENNE WALKER HOARD 1004 E 27TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CLARA IRAZABAL-ZURITA 3711 CAMPUS DR 473, COLLEGE PARK, MD 20740 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LAWRENCE 1200 MAIN ST STE 3800, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MADAY 1511 BALTIMORE AVE STE 600, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MCGEACHY CRENSHAW 1951 NE RICE RD, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUVEL PIERRE 5745 ROCKHILL RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64110 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZA SAMUELSON 2524 CHAMPA ST APT 4, DENVER, CO 80205 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BEAHAM SMITH 1819 BALTIMORE AVE 403, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY PATTERSON SMITH 209 W 47TH ST STE 200, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAT WOOD NORRIS 7629 FAIRWAY ST, PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS 66208 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS RILINGER 210 W 53RD ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112 | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMA WOLFF 2200 TOMAHAWK RD, MISSION HILLS, KS 66208 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4420 WARWICK BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111-1821
- In care of
- % R KEMPER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JESSICA MAY, 4420 WARWICK BOULEVARD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
- Signed the 990
- JESSICA MAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (816) 753-5784
- Website
- WWW.KEMPERART.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
KEMPER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITS, COLLECTS, AND ENGAGES IN A FREE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- KEMPER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART PROVIDES A VITAL GATEWAY FOR KANSAS CITY AND THE REGION TO CONNECT WITH THE ART AND ARTISTS OF OUR TIME IN AN ALWAYS FREE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. FROM BRINGING INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTISTS WITH AMBITIOUS IDEAS TO THE MIDWEST, TO DEVELOPING CURRICULUM WITH LOCAL MEDICAL SCHOOLS, TO HOSTING FREE SCHOOL TOURS AND ART CAMPS FOR KIDS, THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS INSPIRE PEOPLE, HELP THEM DISCOVER OUTLETS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND DIALOGUE, AND BRING DEEPER MEANING TO THEIR LIVES.Expenses $2,789,464 · revenue $172,257
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1715390
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A51Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,688,443
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,644,269
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,590,064 | $4,746,104 | $17,688,443 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,209,797 | $4,653,710 | $18,607,336 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2023 | $3,907,005 | $4,676,730 | $18,860,410 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-1715390).
Questions about KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION is 43-1715390.
- Is KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JESSICA MAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $214,819 (JESSICA MAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KEMPER MUSEUM OPERATING FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,590,064, expenses of $4,746,104 and total assets of $17,688,443 at year end.
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