THE KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CHARGED WITH REPRESENTING THE ECONOMIC INTERESTS OF THE ENTIRE TWO-STATE, 18-COUNTY REGION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR MISSION IS TO:* BRAND THE REGION AS ONE PRODUCT TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH.* ENHANCE AWARENESS OF OUR METRO'S ASSETS TO CREATE POSITIVE PERCEPTIONS.* PROMOTE THE REGION AS THE BUSINESS LOCATION OF CHOICE.* POSITION THE REGION COMPETITIVELY AGAINST OTHER MAJOR METROS FOR THE RETENTION, EXPANSION AND ATTRACTION OF JOBS AND INVESTMENTS.* EQUALLY SUPPORT ALL REGIONAL COMMUNITIES.* ASSIST COMPANIES FROM OUTSIDE THE REGION TO FIND THE BEST KC LOCATION FOR THEIR NEEDS. * FACILITATE FINAL NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND ITS SELECTED COMMUNITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $307k
- Bonus
- $160k
- Other
- $34k
- Benefits
- $38k
- Base
- $260k
- Bonus
- $71k
- Other
- $8k
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $219k
- Bonus
- $90k
- Other
- $8k
- Benefits
- $32k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- $44k
- Other
- $7k
- Benefits
- $36k
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- $33k
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $126k
- Bonus
- $31k
- Other
- $161
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $124k
- Bonus
- $18k
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $279
- Base
- $92k
- Bonus
- $16k
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $36k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in Missouri | $307k | $160k | $34k | $38k | $561k $603k |
Senior Vp, Marketing & Creative Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $260k | $71k | $8k | $33k | $393k $423k |
Senior Vp, Corporate Attraction Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $219k | $90k | $8k | $32k | $369k $397k |
President, Kc Animal Health Corridor Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $173k | $44k | $7k | $36k | $275k $296k |
Vp, Marketing & Public Relations Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $141k | $33k | $6k | $19k | $212k $228k |
CFO 75th to 90th percentile | $126k | $31k | $161 | $10k | $177k $191k |
Managing Director, Kc Global Design Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $124k | $18k | $6k | $12k | $169k $181k |
Vp, Investor Relations & Marketing Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $131k | $19k | $6k | $279 | $167k $180k |
Managing Director, Teamkc Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $92k | $16k | $5k | $36k | $157k $169k |
Director, IT & Special Projects Chief Information Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $131k $141k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 71 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 16%
from 2023
From $483k in 2023 to $561k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 16% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 9%.
- Senior Vice President pay rose 14% from 2023 to 2024.
- Key Employee pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
What does the Chief Executive Officer of KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL received $560,540 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Missouri: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Missouri, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL reported $6.4M in total revenue and $6.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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