EIN 81-3287932

Great Jobs Kansas City

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
50
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Kansas City Scholars strives to raise the postsecondary education attainment in the Greater Kansas City area. This is achieved through providing scholarships, financial incentives for college savings, and support services for low- and modest-income high school students in public, charter, private schools and home-schooled as well as adults who have some college but no degree. The program serves a six-county region of Kansas City.
Also known as...
Kansas City Scholars
Total revenues
$32,873,623
2023
Total expenses
$26,350,009
2023
Total assets
$12,891,166
2023
Num. employees
50
2023

Program areas at Great Jobs Kansas City

Great Jobs kc provides life-changing financial assistance and support for students and adults to graduate college or complete career training. By investing in our scholars' college education or career training and connecting them with regional employers, we can grow the talent pipeline and ensure a strong regional workforce.

Grants made by Great Jobs Kansas City

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
UMKC FoundationTo Pay the Tuition and Other Qualified Educational Expenses Per Irs Guidelines$3,778,698
University of Mo Rolla Engineering MGMTTo Pay the Tuition and Other Qualified Educational Expenses Per Irs Guidelines$2,404,431
Rockhurst UniversityTo Pay the Tuition and Other Qualified Educational Expenses Per Irs Guidelines$847,351
...and 14 more grants made

Who funds Great Jobs Kansas City

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationSupport the Establishment of the Kansas City Talent Network To Provide More Opportunities for Adults in the Kansas City Metro To Obtain Credentials and Secure Related Employment in High-Demand Industries. 202207-12771$16,582,347
Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationSupport for Scholarships, Financial Incentives and Services To Promote College Savings for Low- and Modest-Income Students and Adults Needing Support To Pursue and Complete A Postsecondary Credential Or Degree. 201607-0836$10,200,000
Health Forward Foundation / Health Care Foundation of Greater KCGreat Jobs KC$500,000
...and 11 more grants received

Financials for Great Jobs Kansas City

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$32,608,040
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$265,583
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$32,873,623

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American Student Assistance (ASA)Boston, MA$113,123,004
Take Stock in Children (TSIC)Fort Lauderdale, FL$10,429,061
SME Education FoundationSouthfield, MI$13,500,175
Native Forward Scholars FundAlbuquerque, NM$12,987,939
Good Reason HoustonHouston, TX$11,413,736
Fort Worth Education PartnershipFort Worth, TX$10,873,740
National College Advising CorpsRaleigh, NC$25,019,187
World LearningBrattleboro, VT$108,664,383
Wallin Education PartnersSaint Paul, MN$14,426,683
University System of Maryland Foundation (USMF)Adelphi, MD$46,875,365
Data update history
April 18, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $16,582,347 from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Enterprise Holdings Foundation
July 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
8080 Ward Pkwy Ste 402
Kansas City, MO 64114
Metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS
County
Jackson County, MO
Website URL
greatjobskc.org/ 
Phone
(816) 581-5700
IRS details
EIN
81-3287932
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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