KC Can Compost
For charitable and educational purposes exclusively to support environmental conservation and to provide education, training, and employment to indigents and others in need.
KC Can Compost at a glance
In short: KC Can Compost gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,750
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,750
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $360,260
- +134.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who KC Can Compost funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN | Supporting the Esteem Program Research | $8,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,260 | $946,652 | $739,016 | $8,750 | 1 |
| 2023 | $153,494 | $580,844 | $587,107 | — | — |
| 2022 | $104,523 | $367,121 | $414,847 | — | — |
| 2021 | $154,969 | $353,324 | $306,925 | — | — |
| 2020 | $113,026 | $249,990 | $193,711 | — | — |
About KC Can Compost
Based on IRS filings
KC Can Compost is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $360K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KC Can Compost is led by Kristan Chamberlain, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristan Chamberlain
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$67K (2020) → $76K (2024)
Brian Finigan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Gibson
Director
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Locke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anjana Ghimirey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa McDaniel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Heaton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Nevarez
Comptroller
Director of Operations → Operations Director, 2023
Operations Director → Comptroller, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $58K (2024)
Eric Hemphill
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Pamela Heaton (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Christopher Shelar (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth McCown (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph Johnson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jay Runnfeldt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kelsey Coady (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Stephen Barbee (2021) — Director
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 $76K, to Kristan Chamberlain (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about KC Can Compost
How much does KC Can Compost give each year?
KC Can Compost gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is KC Can Compost?
KC Can Compost reported $360K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $947K.
What is KC Can Compost?
KC Can Compost is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $360K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does KC Can Compost operate?
KC Can Compost has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is KC Can Compost's EIN?
KC Can Compost's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2365422. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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