Organizations Filed Purposes:
The organization builds relationships / networks between businesses, associations and neighborhoods that create the environment for great economic and community growth. We work to strengthen existing businesses, attract new ones, improve the climate for doing business and act as a catalyst to initiate corrective action where needed. We work to keep the area a great place to live, work and do business, while also working to make connections across racial and social barriers.
Works to improve and stabilize the community, strengthen existing businesses and attract new ones, and build and maintain a network of community stakeholders. Connects area stakeholders and the community through programs, committees and communications.
Provide support, technical assistance and coordination of the Brookside and Troost Avenue areas of Kansas City, MO in developing safe and healthy neighborhoods. Over 500 people / organizations were impacted through services like area awareness officers patrolling the area, maintenance staff removing trash daily, removal of illegal signs and graffiti, and promoting the area. In 2019 there were at least 5 active committees which met at least once a month to address the items above as well as others. Over 100 volunteers were utilized to help welcome new businesses, promote the area, recognize good works and carryout annual programs like parades, a nationally recognized art fair, ribbon cuttings, networking events, a festival, and other activities. The Board of Directors met at least 9 times during 2019 to oversee major activities.
Coordinated and managed monthly networking events, annual board meetings and training, annual awards dinner (recognizing individuals and organizations that impacted the community), and an annual city-wide network event. Developed and distributed weekly announcements, communicating area news and activities. Coordinated and conducted meetings for five committees addressing area plans, safety, public affairs, communications and community betterment. Maintained additional communications including a webpage, and Facebook, and developed an Instagram following. Managed Community Improvement Districts in 2 commercial areas. Work included implementation of trash and graffiti removal programs, routine patrolling, communications and district program management.
Coordination, administration, and technical support to more than 300 area businesses, institutions and community associations to initiate and conduct planning and development in the area. Work was completed through committees, advocacy with local and state government levels, and development of partnerships and collaborations with community stakeholders. Projects included coordinating with area universities, businesses and surrounding neighborhoods on redevelopment projects, area planning, promotion of beautification efforts, completion of a capital infrastructure improvements, and more.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Sean Ackerson | Executive Director | 30 | $73,325 |
| Phyllis Collins | Past President | 2 | $0 |
| Stacy Purvis | Secretary / Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jenny Miller | 2nd Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Alicia Douglas | 1st Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Tim Ahlenius | President | 4 | $0 |
| Jason Swords | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Angie Williams | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Schlicht | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Mcmahon | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Jones | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Keith Kurchhoff | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacey Davis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jureau Bowman | Director | 1 | $0 |
| John Couture | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Claassen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Bartel | Director | 1 | $0 |
Data for this page was sourced from XML published by IRS (
public 990 form dataset) from:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/irs-form-990/202023229349300222_public.xml