American Public Square Inc
American Public Square's Mission is focused on improving the tone and quality of public discourse, creating paths toward actionable common ground.
American Public Square Inc at a glance
In short: American Public Square Inc reported $250 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $250 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $795,537
- +57.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $909,010
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $18,670
- +39.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $645,016
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Public Square Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2024) to $93K (2020). In 2024 it reported $250 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KC Common Good Inc Kansas City, MO | Funds to support KC Common Good programs. | $93,011 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $795,537 | $909,010 | $645,016 | $250 | Total only | $18,670 |
| 2023 | $505,437 | $721,877 | $694,046 | — | — | $13,422 |
| 2022 | $463,567 | $778,050 | $725,599 | — | — | $2,609 |
| 2021 | $410,518 | $650,718 | $620,152 | — | — | $6,128 |
| 2020 | $385,278 | $766,011 | $705,281 | $93,011 | 1 | $4,256 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Public Square Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Public Square Inc is a public charity, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $796K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $250 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $19K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Public Square Inc is led by Allan Katz, Board President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan Katz
Board President
Chair → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$64K (2023) → $48K (2024)
Claire Bishop
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $126K (2024)
Bill Kort
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Orman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joni Wickham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hall Coulson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ward Katz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Pratt
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Stallworth
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom McDonnell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jorgenson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Nerman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Collins
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Hamilton
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamila Weaver
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Gray
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sanchez
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McClain Bryant-Macklin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Bernsten
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ann Regnier (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Colleen Nelson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Irv Belzer (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Paul Russell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: McClain Bryant Macklin (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Yoder (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leo Morton (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Seidler (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy Dunn (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $126K, to Claire Bishop (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Public Square Inc
How much does American Public Square Inc give each year?
American Public Square Inc reported $250 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is American Public Square Inc?
American Public Square Inc reported $796K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $909K.
Where does American Public Square Inc operate?
American Public Square Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is American Public Square Inc's EIN?
American Public Square Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1579944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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