Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc

501(c)(4) organization Wichita, KS EIN: 88-2686131

To develop a thriving and self-sustaining musical community within and around wichita, Kansas through the creation of infrastructure, education, and resources focused on musical performance and education, all on a nonprofit basis. In order to help musicians be part of a vibrant musical

Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc at a glance

In short: Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc gave $107K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$106,634
Grants made (2024)
3
Average grant
$35,545
Median grant
$38,404
Total assets
$485,290
-79.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Rudy Love & The Encore LLC: $48KRudy Love & The Encore LLC$48KSocial Cinema: $38KSocial Cinema$38KKeo & Them: $20KKeo & Them$20K

The largest 2024 recipient was Rudy Love & The Encore LLC ($48K). Together the top 3 received $107K.

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Wichita

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2022 0 grants2023 3 grants2024

In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $107K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rudy Love & The Encore LLC Wichita, KSArtist Development$48,322
Social Cinema Wichita, KSArtist Development$38,404
Keo & Them Wichita, KSArtist Development$19,908
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$485,290$3,485,403$5,429,080$106,6343$5,273
2023$2,407,634$2,511,135$1,076,607——$445
2022$961,558$1,216,452$258,895——$52

About Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc

Based on IRS filings

Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $485K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $5K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc is led by Jessie Hartke, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jessie Hartke

    President

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rudy Love Jr.

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Raffaele Fazio

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Hartke

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc

How much does Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc give each year?

Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc gave $107K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

What is Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc's typical grant size?

Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc's median grant in 2024 was $38,404, and its average grant was $35,545, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc give grants?

Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (3 grants).

Does Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Artist Development" (3 grants).

How large is Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc?

Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc reported $485K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.

What is Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc?

Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Wichita, KS. It holds $485K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc's EIN?

Music Ecosystems and Artist Development Organization of Wichita Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2686131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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