The organization's Debutante Ball is a fundraiser to support the Kansas City Symphony and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$131K
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$286K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$143K
About The Jewel Ball
Based on IRS filings
The Jewel Ball is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $131K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $286K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $130,808 | $119,936 |
| Revenue | $1,019,327 | $133,297 |
| Expenses | $1,008,455 | $13,361 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kansas City Symphony ($143,000), Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ($143,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Symphony Kansas City, MO | To assist the Kansas City Symphony per their discretion. | $143,000 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, MO | To assist the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art per their discretion. | $143,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Reed | Director | 1 | — |
| Susie Heddens | Director | 1 | — |
| Anne Russ | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathy Woodward | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy Sachse | Director | 1 | — |
| Ellen Merriman | Director | 1 | — |
| Margi Pence | Director | 1 | — |
| Wendy Burcham | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Reintjes | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Holly Milledge | Chairman | 5 | — |
| Peggy Rooney | Secretary | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jewel Ball?
The Jewel Ball is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $131K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Jewel Ball?
As of 2024, The Jewel Ball holds $131K in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $286K in 2024.
Where does The Jewel Ball operate?
The Jewel Ball has awarded grants in Missouri.
What size grants does The Jewel Ball award?
In 2024, The Jewel Ball awarded 2 grants totaling $286K — an average of about $143K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Jewel Ball's EIN?
The Jewel Ball's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1905190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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