STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT ARTISTS, CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT OUR REGION AND BEYOND. WE ACHIEVE THIS PRIMARILY THROUGH OUR NATIONAL TRAVELING EXHIBITION PROGRAM, INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.7M
+9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$818K
-63.3% YoY
Grant Count
51
-54.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-20.0% YoY
About Mid-america Arts Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Mid-america Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $13.7M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 51 grants totaling $818K. Net investment income was $303K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Mid-america Arts Alliance?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,682,020 | $12,444,344 | $14,899,964 |
| Revenue | $7,665,549 | $5,873,119 | $14,710,818 |
| Expenses | $6,767,635 | $7,282,559 | $6,372,852 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $302,985 | $607,305 | $90,247 |
| 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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Mid-america Arts Alliance
Artistic Innovations Grant Program
MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Regional Touring Grant Program
MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
The Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant
MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE
Amount
US $10,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Center for Traditional Music and Dance ($40,000), Josephine Herrick Project Inc ($40,000), Modern Warrior Live ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allison Orr Dance Inc Austin, TX | — | $7,500 |
| Anchorage Concert Association Anchorage, AK | — | $8,000 |
| Art for the Journey Midlothian, VA | — | $12,000 |
| Art League of Houston Houston, TX | — | $7,500 |
| Arts Center Association Inc St Petersburg, FL | — | $20,000 |
| ArtsConnect Inc Topeka, KS | — | $10,250 |
| BLIXT Locally Grown Lincoln, NE | — | $27,200 |
| Caregivers on the Homefront Inc Kansas City, MO | — | $11,016 |
| Center for Traditional Music and Dance New York, NY | — | $40,000 |
| Cohesion Dance Project Inc Helena, MT | — | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM STEIN | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 39 | $189,184 |
| KATHRYN DOWELL | DIRECTOR OF ARTS & HUMANITIEs | 40 | $111,247 |
| CARLA PATTERSON | DIRECTOR-ORGANIZATIONAL SVCS | 40 | $127,772 |
| IVAN LUNDBERG | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 36 | $97,629 |
| JANE GATES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA THOMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK RALSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA HATCHEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUTH KEENE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA S FRAZIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NOLA RUTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LONA BARRICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY MEEKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY GIBBS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGORY PERRIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONIQUE JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOAN HORAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD SIMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACEY DILLON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KYM KOCH THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA MAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATE VAN STEENHUYSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE GARNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARI HOFSCHIRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL SABATINI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SYLVESTER JAMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOLBROOK LAWSON | DIRECTOR/CHAIRPERSON | 3 | — |
| GARBO HEARNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| C KENDRIC FERGESON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON BESHORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTZEE MAGRUDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DALE BROCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD J VIERK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN GAUDIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILLIE BARNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL DONOVAN | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MIKE ROME | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMBER SHARPLES | DIRECTOR/VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JIMMY CUNNINGHAM JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHY LEBARON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE MARKEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CELESTE GUZMAN MENDOZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-america Arts Alliance?
Mid-america Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $13.7M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Mid-america Arts Alliance?
As of 2023, Mid-america Arts Alliance holds $13.7M in total assets with $7.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 51 grants totaling $818K in 2023.
Where does Mid-america Arts Alliance operate?
Mid-america Arts Alliance has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Mid-america Arts Alliance award?
In 2023, Mid-america Arts Alliance awarded 51 grants totaling $818K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mid-america Arts Alliance's EIN?
Mid-america Arts Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7303693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Mid-america Arts Alliance's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
National Philanthropic Trust
JENKINTOWN, PA
Assets
$42.2B
Grants
18,583
Total Given
$5.1B
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
Assets
$22.2B
Grants
24,269
Total Given
$3.0B
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
CHARLESTON SC, SC
Assets
$52.7M
Grants
1,860
Total Given
$41.4M
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Assets
$9.1B
Grants
19,253
Total Given
$1.2B
Network for Good
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$96.2M
Grants
4,733
Total Given
$216.2M
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
2,182
Total Given
$143.6M
Houston Arts Alliance
HOUSTON, TX
Assets
$39.7M
Grants
128
Total Given
$12.4M
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
10,334
Total Given
$202.5M
Ibm International Foundation
ARMONK, NY
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
Better Business Bureau
AUSTIN, TX
Assets
$12.3M
Grants
281
Total Given
$6.4M
Houston Endowment Inc
HOUSTON, TX
Assets
$2.5B
Grants
355
Total Given
$99.6M
Greater Austin Performing Arts Center
AUSTIN, TX
Assets
$59.2M
Grants
208
Total Given
$10.9M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Mid-america Arts Alliance on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Mid-america Arts Alliance to a real strategy.