THE MISSION OF THE ARTS COUNCIL OF METROPOLITAN KANSAS CITY (DBA ARTSKC - REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL) IS TO ADVANCE LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS. IT DOES THIS THROUGH KEY INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT OUR WORK: WE BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE, RESOURCES AND IDEAS, WE IMAGINE, AND WE LEAD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+18.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$193K
+34.1% YoY
Grant Count
35
+34.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-0.3% YoY
About Metropolitan Arts Council of
Based on IRS filings
Metropolitan Arts Council of is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 35 grants totaling $193K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,325,035 | $1,122,297 | $1,922,757 |
| Revenue | $2,312,904 | $2,136,871 | $3,170,948 |
| Expenses | $2,369,360 | $2,126,389 | $3,314,946 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,709 | $12,150 | $13,150 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Metropolitan Arts Council of
Creative Initiatives Impact Funding
METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF
Amount
$4,167 average (2023-2024: 8 awards totaling $37,500)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Mission Support Grants
METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF
Amount
$5,438 average (2025-2026: 16 grants totaling $87,000)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Project Support Grants
METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF
Amount
$5,200 average (2024-2025: 5 grants totaling $26,000)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Art as Mentorship Inc ($5,500), Earlystart ($5,500), Ensemble Iberica Inc ($5,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ART AS MENTORSHIP INC KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| EARLYSTART KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| ENSEMBLE IBERICA INC KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| ICE STUDIOS SCHOOL OF DANCE KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| KANSAS CITY FRIENDS OF ALVIN AILEY KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| KANSAS CITY PUBLIC THEATER KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| KANSAS CITY VITAS CHAMBER CHOIR KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| MATTIE RHODES CENTER KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| NO DIVIDE KC KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| SPINNING TREE THEATRE KANSAS CITY, MO | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY HELZBERG | FOUNDING CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL GONZALES | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JULIE ROBINSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHUCK MCCANN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES JIM CHARLESWORTH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MIGUEL RIVERA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JON STEPHENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DERALD DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL TOOMBS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM MARCHESI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS MIGNERON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON FREESE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR J CAMILLE HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATTI NEUHOLD-RAVIKUMAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE CARTTAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHOK MEKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANA KNAPP | CEO | 40 | $131,675 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metropolitan Arts Council of?
Metropolitan Arts Council of is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Metropolitan Arts Council of?
As of 2024, Metropolitan Arts Council of holds $1.3M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 35 grants totaling $193K in 2024.
Where does Metropolitan Arts Council of operate?
Metropolitan Arts Council of has awarded grants in Kansas, Missouri, New York.
What size grants does Metropolitan Arts Council of award?
In 2024, Metropolitan Arts Council of awarded 35 grants totaling $193K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Metropolitan Arts Council of's EIN?
Metropolitan Arts Council of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1840674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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