Form 990 for tax year 2023

Totals

Total revenue

$271,830

Total expenses

$264,161

Contributions and grants received

$114,672

Grants paid

$23,515

Program service revenue

$158,962

Investment income

$0

Other revenue

-$1,804

Total assets, end of year

$41,888

Total liabilities, end of year

$12,373

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$29,515

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$208,033

Management and general expenses

$55,921

Fundraising expenses

$207

Program service expenses (Part III)

$208,033

Program services were 78.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2023

• The Heartland Chamber Music (HCM) Festival, in collaboration with the Midwest Trust Center, was hosted from July 28, 2023 to August 5, 2023. With 15 esteemed faculty members, HCM welcomed more than 100 students ranging in age from 7 to 50 while representing diverse geographic regions across the United States. The festival was boosted by the presence of the Parker Quartet as the artists in residence. 8 highly gifted students (the Festival Scholars) received a full scholarship to the Festival and an additional 10 students were invited to play in the Camerata Orchestra. These students also had the opportunity to perform on Kansas Public Radio, further amplifying their exposure and celebrating their achievements. on top of this, HCM awarded more than 30 additional students with need and merit-based financial aid to attend the Festival.

  Expenses $104,794

• In August, String Sprouts resumed its mission of providing free instruments and lessons to underserved communities, ensuring equitable access to music education. Operating across various sites throughout the metropolitan area, Sprouts served a total of 69 students and their caregivers/parents across six locations, including partnerships with the KCK and KCMO public school districts, as well as El Centro Academy. As part of a collaboration with the Kansas City Public Schools, Sprouts engaged 48 students in twice-weekly classes during the school day. Throughout the year, students learned a total of 69 pieces of music, showcasing their progress and dedication. Quarterly Sprouting Up ceremonies featured 32 guest performances by 21 esteemed musicians from the Kansas City Symphony, captivating approximately 265 attendees. The highly anticipated Sprouts & Symphony concert, featuring 62 Sprouts performing alongside the UMKC Conservatory Orchestra, drew an audience of over 300. At the annual Stringfest fundraiser, 12 students showcased their talents to an audience exceeding 175 attendees. Additionally, 58 Sprouts participated in four concerts alongside the Kansas City Symphony during the Edward Jones Holiday concert series, further showcasing their musical achievements and enriching the community with their performances.

  Expenses $85,721

• Heartland Chamber Music (HCM) brought back its Adult Chamber Music Workshop for Amateurs in person this summer, offering a vibrant four-day experience filled with connection and inspiration for adult musicians. From engaging coaching sessions to memorable performances, participants immersed themselves in the world of chamber music. The HCM Adult Workshop presents an exciting opportunity for adult amateur musicians to delve into the masterpieces of chamber music. Open to string, wind, and keyboard players aged 21 and over, this intensive four-day workshop attracted 15 students from across two states. Faculty members from the Kansas City Symphony and local universities guided participants through the workshop's activities. Throughout the event, five ensembles collaborated closely with five professional faculty members, honing their skills and exploring repertoire. The workshop culminated in a captivating free concert, attended by 75 enthusiastic audience members, showcasing the talent and dedication of the workshop participants.

  Expenses $4,450

• Young Artist Program

  Expenses $12,318

• Year Round Chamber Music

  Expenses $750

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

• Kathy Cook

  Executive Director

  Total calculated

  $48,958

  From this org

  $48,958

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $0

  Hours/week

  40

• Lawrence Figg

  Board Member

  Total calculated

  $1,900

  From this org

  $1,900

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• Susie Yang

  Board Member

  Total calculated

  $1,800

  From this org

  $1,800

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• Philip R Bennett

  President

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  2

• Erin Wilson

  Treasurer

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• Meaghan Higgins

  Secretary

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• Chelsea Parker

  Board Member

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• Logan Rutherford

  Board Member

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• Philip Cole

  Board Member

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• Linda Valente

  Board Member

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• Kevin Hao

  Board Member

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  1

• Victoria Olson

  Board Member Emeritus

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2023

Filed

12 May 2025

IRS schema version

2023v6.0

Source object

202511349349312926

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