Jewel Ball
The organization's Debutante Ball is a fundraiser to support the Kansas City Symphony and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Jewel Ball at a glance
In short: Jewel Ball gave $380K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $190K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $380,000
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $190,000
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $190,000
- Total assets
- $152,446
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jewel Ball funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kansas City Symphony ($190K). Together the top 2 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2024) to $380K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Symphony Kansas City, MO | To assist the Kansas City Symphony per their discretion. | $190,000 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, MO | To assist the Nelson-Atkins Musuem of Art per their discretion. | $190,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,446 | $1,220,537 | $1,198,899 | $380,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $130,808 | $1,019,327 | $1,008,455 | $286,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $119,936 | $133,297 | $13,361 | — | — |
About Jewel Ball
Based on IRS filings
Jewel Ball is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $152K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $380K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewel Ball is led by Peggy Rooney, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peggy Rooney
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Russ
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Merriman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Woodward
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margi Pence
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Sachse
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Page Reed
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Heddens
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Burcham
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Reintjes
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Ailber
Vice Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Holly Milledge (2023–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Pam Gyllenborg (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jewel Ball
How much does Jewel Ball give each year?
Jewel Ball gave $380K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $286K across 2 grants.
How large is Jewel Ball?
Jewel Ball reported $152K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Jewel Ball?
Jewel Ball is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $152K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Jewel Ball operate?
Jewel Ball has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Jewel Ball's EIN?
Jewel Ball's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1905190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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