KANSAS CITY FRIENDS OF ALVIN AILEY
Mission Statement
The mission of Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA) makes dance accessible to all people by presenting the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) and Ailey II, teaching young people critical life skills through dance, and modeling interracial and multi-cultural community partnerships. Mission: • KCFAA solely presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) and Ailey II in annual performances in Kansas City theaters. • As the only official second home of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, KCFAA supports the work, vision and future sustainability of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. through secured annual residencies, new work commissions and general efforts to advance the legacy of Alvin Ailey and support the leadership of AAADT Artistic Director Robert Battle. • KCFAA develops and delivers youth programming that uses the art of dance as a vehicle to improve knowledge, increase self-esteem, enhance critical thinking skills, and encourage positive role models and smart life choices. KCFAA reaches 28,000 young people each year through ten year-round programs. • KCFAA encourages diversity of people and ideas through its organizational board and committee structures, uniting people across racial, ethnic and social barriers to promote awareness, respect, friendship, and ultimately, community-wide social change.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
55.6% | 77.9% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
16.4% | 14.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
27.9% | 5.4% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
554.5% | 240.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
31.3 mo | 16.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
0.4% | 10.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
88.9% | 74.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
54.9% | 7.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-10.1% | 8.0% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
27.7% | -0.5% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9M | $1.4M | $3.6M | 55.6% | 13 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $1.5M | $2.9M | 57.7% | 15 |
| 2022 | $2.5M | $1.2M | $2.9M | 56.2% | 12 |
| 2021 | $2.1M | $842K | N/A | — | 10 |
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