The mission of KCAI is to educate artists and designers while honoring the distinct journeys of students. We forge a vibrant community that equips them to become leaders who leverage the creative process to transform the future.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $214k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $99k
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $32k
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Resigned 10/23 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Missouri | $214k | — | $99k | $25k | $371k $410k |
EVP Academic Affairs Executive Vice President 25th percentile to median | $200k | — | — | $9k | $219k $242k |
Chief Financial Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Missouri | $175k | — | — | $32k | $216k $238k |
EVP and General Counsel Executive Vice President 25th percentile to median | $142k | — | — | $10k | $153k $170k |
VP and Dean of Students Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $128k $142k |
VP Administration Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $116k $128k |
VP Enrollment Management Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $115k $127k |
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 28 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 35%
from 2022
From $276k in 2022 to $371k in 2023.
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 142% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 17%.
- Executive Vice President pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE received $371,317 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Missouri, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Missouri, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE reported $45.1M in total revenue and $45.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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