Kansas City Medical Society Foundation

What it reported doing in 2024

Health Education / Retired Physicians Organization - In 2024, the physicians serving on the KCMS Wellness and Prevention Committee contributed a total of 159 volunteer hours, representing an in-kind value of $16,931.42 (based on the Independent Sector's estimated hourly value of physician volunteer time: $169.38/hour). Throughout the year, the committee advanced initiatives that elevated physician well-being and addressed urgent community health needs in greater Kansas City. Their work to reform hospital credentialing language helped reduce stigma around mental health, aligning with the Dr. Lorna Breen Act and supporting the development of peer support and mentorship programs. These efforts culminated in the inaugural Physician Suicide Awareness Campaign, which included community events, educational materials, and peer-led discussions to promote wellness across the medical profession. In addition, the committee expanded opioid overdose prevention efforts through NarcanTM training in schools and community organizations and supported the launch of a student-led social media campaign focused on harm reduction. The group also contributed to the development of a Diabetes Self-Management curriculum centered on health equity and social determinants of health. This physician-led committee continues to serve as a vital force for wellness, prevention, and advocacy-impacting both the medical community and the broader population it serves. Also in 2024, the Retired Physicians Organization (RPO), a program of the Foundation, continued its mission of advancing community health education and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. RPO volunteer physicians provided 243 hours of community service, including preparation, travel, and delivery of health education presentations across the Kansas City area. These presentations reached 2,163 individuals through 46 unique venue requests, including community centers, faith-based organizations, and partner agency events. Using the Independent Sector's 2024 estimated value of physician volunteer time at $169.38 per hour, this contribution represents an in-kind service donation valued at $41,159.34. The impact of this service goes beyond economic value-RPO's efforts helped improve community health skills, addressed common medical concerns in accessible language, and provided trusted guidance from experienced physicians. By meeting the needs of community groups and agency partners with tailored, health-focused programming, RPO reinforced the Foundation's commitment to health equity and grassroots engagement. These presentations often serve as the only source of reliable, physician-led health information for many underserved populations in the area, strengthening public health outcomes and building trust between medical professionals and the communities they serve.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 51.1%; rating input score 51
• Program expense ratio: 71.8%; rating input score 72
• Fundraising efficiency: $10.24 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 39; 39th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 30.6%; rating input score 85; 85th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.51; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.05; rating input score 53; 53rd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 16%; rating input score 21; 21st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 11.4% per year; rating input score 100; 67th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 13.7% per year; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 19.9% per year; rating input score 100; 81st percentile among comparable filings