FROM OUR INCEPTION OUR MISSION HAS BEEN TO ELIMINATE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE RECOGNIZE THE EXISTING OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES THAT AFFECT SCHOOL PERFORMANCE IN OUR CITY - AND WE ARE FUELED IN OUR WORK BY THE PASSION OF OUR FAMILIES, THE COMMITMENT OF OUR SCHOOL LEADERS AND EDUCATORS, THE GROWTH IN QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE IN MANY OF OUR SCHOOLS, AND THE OVERWHELMING POTENTIAL THAT WE SEE IN EVERY CHILD IN OUR CLASSROOMS. WE KNOW THAT TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER, AND WE WORK WITH THE ENTIRE EDUCATION COMMUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.0M
+17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
-11.8% YoY
Grant Count
34
+36.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$128K
-35.1% YoY
About School Smart Kc Inc
Based on IRS filings
School Smart Kc Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 34 grants totaling $4.4M. Net investment income was $460K.
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 | $12,044,134 | $10,252,464 | $9,377,686 |
| Revenue | $10,049,424 | $8,376,339 | $11,325,637 |
| Expenses | $8,056,062 | $8,009,094 | $9,325,074 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $459,831 | $182,773 | $21,657 |
| 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
59 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Educator Academy ($947,500), Teach for America Inc ($693,750), Show Me Kc Schools ($546,881).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 LEADERSHIP KANSAS CITY, MO | YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES IN KANSAS CITY | $17,993 |
| ACADEMY FOR THE INTEGRATED ARTS KANSAS CITY, MO | EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY | $258,990 |
| AVENUE OF LIFE INC KANSAS CITY, MO | EMPOWER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES | $20,000 |
| BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOLS KANSAS CITY, MO | EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY | $15,000 |
| CITIZENS OF THE WORLD KANSAS CITY, MO | EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY | $18,550 |
| CITY YEAR INC BOSTON, MA | STUDENT MENTORING, TUTORING AND OTHER SUPPORT TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES | $226,000 |
| CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS OF KANSAS CITY KANSAS CITY, MO | EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY | $32,000 |
| DE LA SALLE EDUCATION CENTER KANSAS CITY, MO | EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY | $14,050 |
| DELLA LAMB COMMUNITY SERVICES KANSAS CITY, MO | EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY | $70,000 |
| EACH ONE TEACH ONE LEARNING CENTER LLC KANSAS CITY, MO | EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK LARRABEE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| IRENE CAUDILLO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EUSEBIO DIAZ | DIRECTOR (TERM START 3/2024) | 1 | — |
| COLLEEN HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DORANNE HUDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRACEY LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KECIA RAY | DIRECTOR (TERM START 3/2024) | 1 | — |
| JERRY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR (TERM START 3/2024) | 1 | — |
| ANGELIQUE NEDVED | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $247,962 |
| JOHN RANGEL | CHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER | 40 | $121,905 |
| ROBIN HENDERSON | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $112,400 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Smart Kc Inc?
School Smart Kc Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $12.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is School Smart Kc Inc?
As of 2024, School Smart Kc Inc holds $12.0M in total assets with $10.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 34 grants totaling $4.4M in 2024.
Where does School Smart Kc Inc operate?
School Smart Kc Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Utah.
What size grants does School Smart Kc Inc award?
In 2024, School Smart Kc Inc awarded 34 grants totaling $4.4M — an average of about $128K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is School Smart Kc Inc's EIN?
School Smart Kc Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2090856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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