Mid America Assistance Coalition (MAAC) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1985. The organization operates as both a direct service provider and an intermediary agency, serving economically vulnerable populations across the greater Kansas City area and beyond. MAAC has evolved from its origins as a direct emergency assistance agency to a technology-focused intermediary that facilitates coordination among social service providers through its proprietary software platform.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.0M
-26.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.8M
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$242K
-1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
MAAC's mission is to improve the lives of economically vulnerable populations through innovative client services, public policy advocacy, and by developing information systems that help other assistance organizations serve clients more efficiently and comprehensively. The organization also articulates its mission as strengthening the social service community through information systems, training, and advocacy.
Primary focus areas include:
- Emergency assistance (food, clothing, cash)
- Homelessness prevention and services
- Low-income energy assistance
- Human services and poverty alleviation
- Nonprofit capacity building through technology and training
Grantmaking
MAAC functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024):
Grant Range
**: $1,653–$6,298,824
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MAAC serves the greater Kansas City area with over 160 agencies operating more than 250 service locations. The organization also serves St. Joseph, Missouri and provider agencies throughout Kansas. MAACLink applications have expanded to several other states including Gillette, Wyoming; Orlando, Florida; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Charleston, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Annual revenue: $18.7 million
- Total assets: $21,654,586
- Total giving: $6,847,035
- Number of employees: 33 (with some sources indicating 9 employees)
- IRS ruling year: 1981
- EIN: 43-1186173
- Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) organization
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,957,721 | $21,654,586 | $23,328,184 |
| Revenue | $8,876,844 | $8,490,018 | $7,793,290 |
| Expenses | $8,948,871 | $8,839,659 | $7,666,404 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $77,679 | $90,550 | $61,346 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mid America Assistance Coalition
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Mid America Assistance Liheap ($6,159,019), Evergy Kansas Central Inc ($436,554), The Salvation Army ($41,184).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BISHOP SULLIVAN CENTER INC KANSAS CITY, MO | CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $15,243 |
| COUNTY OF JOHNSON (KANSAS) OLATHE, KS | CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $6,411 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NORTHEAST KANSAS OVERLAND PARK, KS | CLIENT ASSISTANCECLIENT ASSISTANCE | $500 |
| COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE COUNCIL KANSAS CITY, MO | CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $7,358 |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES LEAGUE INDEPENDENCE, MO | CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $4,671 |
| DELLA LAMB COMMUNITY SERVICES KANSAS CITY, MO | CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $2,221 |
| EVERGY KANSAS CENTRAL INC TOPEKA, KS | CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $436,554 |
| GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO | CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $945 |
| GRANDVIEW ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANDVIEW, MO | CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $7,413 |
| GUADALUPE CENTERS INC KANSAS CITY, MO | CLIENT ASSISTANCE | $6,484 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John H. Rich is listed as the Principal Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWANTON | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| SHAYLYN DEAN | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MARIA LOPEZ | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| BEN STELTER-EMBRY | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| HILARY BECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RYAN BILDERACK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JANICE BOLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ALLI JACOBY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ARLENE MATHEWS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHIQUITA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KEVIN SWEENEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CELESTE CHANE-TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN RICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $110,839 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.maaclink.org
- Phone: 816-561-2727
- Primary address: 4001 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130-2349
- Secondary address: 1 West Armour Boulevard Suite 301, Kansas City, MO 64111
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mid America Assistance Coalition fund?
MAAC's mission is to improve the lives of economically vulnerable populations through innovative client services, public policy advocacy, and by developing information systems that help other assistance organizations serve clients more efficiently and comprehensively. The organization also articulates its mission as strengthening the social service community through information systems, training, and advocacy. Primary focus areas include: • Emergency assistance (food, clothing, cash) • Homeless…
How do I apply for a grant from Mid America Assistance Coalition?
MAAC functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024): • **Total assets**: $21,654,586 • **Total giving**: $6,847,035 • **Typical grant range**: $1,653–$6,298,824 The organization's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services, primarily in Missouri and Kansas.
Where does Mid America Assistance Coalition make grants?
MAAC serves the greater Kansas City area with over 160 agencies operating more than 250 service locations. The organization also serves St. Joseph, Missouri and provider agencies throughout Kansas. MAACLink applications have expanded to several other states including Gillette, Wyoming; Orlando, Florida; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Charleston, West Virginia.
What size grants does Mid America Assistance Coalition award?
In 2025, Mid America Assistance Coalition awarded 28 grants totaling $6.8M — an average of about $242K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mid America Assistance Coalition's EIN?
Mid America Assistance Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1186173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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