Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
To enrich the lives of everyone in our community through diverse performing arts experiences
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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts sets the stage for our communities to come together and celebrate Kansas City performing arts.
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Mission
To enrich the lives of everyone in our community through diverse performing arts experiences
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 431866550. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 431866550. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts sets the stage for our communities to come together and celebrate Kansas City performing arts. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 431866550, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
5 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Kansas City Symphony eyes 4,000-seat venue separate from Kauffman Center - The Business Journals
$63 million luxury hotel planned to complement Kauffman, attract high-end travel - Kansas City Star
Architect Moshe Safdie's Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Architectural Digest
Moshe Safdie’s Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Architectural Digest
Dramatically Daylit Kansas City Kauffman Center By Moshe Safdie Now Complete - Inhabitat
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 45 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
- What is Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts?
- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kansas City, United States. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts sets the stage for our communities to come together and celebrate Kansas City performing arts.
- When was Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts founded?
- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts?
- Colby T Jones serves as CFO.
- Where is Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts located?
- Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, United States.
- What is Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts trustworthy?
- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 431866550.
- What is Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts's website?
- http://www.kauffmancenter.org