Nonprofits

Kansas City Repertory Theater Artistic Director Stuart Carden and Executive Director Angela Gieras.

Arts Business: ‘Many Small Nonprofits are Still Struggling’

By Julius A. Karash | January 26, 2024

Many small nonprofit arts organizations in Kansas City are still dealing with the financial impact of the COVID pandemic.

Sewing Labs patchwork and embroidery.

Stitch in Time: Sewing Nonprofits Evoke Old Garment District

By Yasmine Ferhat | August 25, 2023

Kansas City isn’t typically on the fashion radar. But an emerging network of nonprofits is developing a sewing culture that evokes the old Garment District.

Monument sign for the Herzog Foundation in Smithville.

Smithville Nonprofit Seeks to Become ‘Epicenter of the School-Choice Movement’

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent | July 10, 2023

Before his death, Stanley Herzog’s largesse bankrolled a generation of GOP candidates. His fortune is now focused on expanding ‘Christ-centered K-12 education.’

Civic leader Bert Berkley, founder of LINC.

‘Most Fortunate Man’: KC Civic Leader Bert Berkley at 100

By Joe Robertson | April 17, 2023

Kansas City civic leader Bert Berkley, founder of LINC, savors an extraordinary life as he approaches his 100th birthday.

The Broadway location of the KC Care Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Season of Giving 2021: KC Care Health Center

By Leah Taylor | December 31, 2021

KC Care Health Center (KCCHC) helps ensure that underserved communities have full access to health care, resources and education.

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