KANSAS INDEPENDENT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

KANSAS INDEPENDENT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

EIN 48-0636041 · Education (B40J)

What they do

The Kansas Independent College Association Develops and Enhances The Competitive Standing of Its 21 Member Independent, Nonprofit, Regionally Accredited, Degree-granting Colleges and Universities. Our Efforts Include Professional Development and Collaboration, Governmental Advocacy, and Public Engagement Collectively Aimed At Supporting The Ability of Students to Choose and Afford An Independent College Education That Fits Their Goals.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $71.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders22 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

43.60%of revenue went to mission work71.6% of expenses · Program services

3.94%of revenue went to fundraising6.5% of expenses

$60.85spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

13.31%of revenue went to management and office costs21.9% of expenses

$2.01in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

54.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $114,220 for MATTHEW E LINDSEY (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,136,789

Mission workProgram services$931,61543.60% of revenue71.6% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$284,50913.31% of revenue21.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$84,1573.94% of revenue6.5% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$836,50839.15% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$1,300,28160.85% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 71.6% mission · 21.9% management · 6.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 60.85% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 93.2% mission · 6.2% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.29% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 92.6% mission · 6.8% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.16% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 95.2% mission · 4.1% management · 0.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.59% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 96.7% mission · 2.1% management · 1.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.07% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 89.5% mission · 5.6% management · 4.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.73% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 96.0% mission · 2.9% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 81.13% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 68.1% mission · 21.3% management · 10.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 128.91% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,136,789

Expenses$1,300,281

Annual surplus $836,508 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$931,615 · 71.6% of expenses

Management and office costs$284,509 · 21.9% of expenses

Fundraising$84,157 · 6.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,136,789

Expenses$1,300,281

Assets$2,611,552

Income$2,136,789

Contributions$1,169,838

Mission work (program services)$931,615

Fundraising$84,157

Grants given$328,097

Average grant$4,206

Management and general$284,509

Accounting fees$120,122

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MATTHEW E LINDSEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 20 hrs/week $114,220Base $98,500 · Other $15,720

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (22)

MATTHEW E LINDSEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DR KATHLEEN JAGGERVICE CHAIRPERSON

STEPHEN MINNISTRUSTEE

MSGR STUART SWETLANDCHAIRPERSON

MARK LANDESTRUSTEE

KEVIN INGRAMTRUSTEE

DR SCOTT RICHTRUSTEE

DR MICHAEL P SCHNEIDERTRUSTEE

DR MATTHEW THOMPSONTRUSTEE

DR LEONARD FAVARATRUSTEE

DR LAURA CRAWLEYTRUSTEE

CHAD POLLARDTRUSTEE

DR JON GERINGSECRETARY-TREASURER

DR JODY FOURNIERTRUSTEE

DR ELIZABETH FROMBGENTRUSTEE

DR DIANE STEELETRUSTEE

DR DEREK BROWNTRUSTEE

DR DAVID SPITTALTRUSTEE

DR DAVID JANZENTRUSTEE

DR CARL CLEVELAND IIITRUSTEE

DR BAMBI BURGARDTRUSTEE

DR AMY BRAGG CAREYTRUSTEE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1955
Location: 700 S KANSAS AVE STE 622A, TOPEKA, KS 66603-3823
County: Shawnee
In care of: Matthew E Lindsey
Primary officer: Matthew E Lindsey, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(913) 484-4706

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: WENDLING NOE NELSON & JOHNSON LLC
NTEE classification: Education (B40J)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes