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UNION STATION KANSAS CITY INC: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
UNION STATION KANSAS CITY INC (EIN 43-1890025)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-09-24
IRS object ID
201342679349300169
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Timestamp2013-09-24T12:39:13-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1BKD LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11201 Walnut Suite 1700AddressLine1
CityKansas CityCity
StateMOState
ZIP Code641062246ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN431890025EIN

Name Name

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Union Station Kansas City IncBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
In Care Of Name% RIA SORRELLInCareOfName
Name ControlUNIONameControl
Phone8164602020Phone

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line130 West Pershing RoadAddressLine1
Address Line2Suite STE 400AddressLine2
CityKansas CityCity
StateMOState
ZIP Code64108ZIPCode

Officer Officer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameJERRY BABERName
TitleEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COOTitle
Phone8164602020Phone
Date Signed2013-09-24DateSigned
Authorize Third PartytrueAuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameMichael J EngleName
Phone8162216300Phone
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax Year2012TaxYear
Build TS2016-02-24 21:20:13ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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Name Of Principal Officer PersonGEORGE M GUASTELLO IINameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

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Address Line130 W PERSHING RD SUITE 400AddressLine1
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StateMOState
ZIP Code64108ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Name PersonRIA SORRELLNamePerson
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Address Line130 W PERSHING RD SUITE 400AddressLine1
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StateMOState
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (15 entries)

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ROBERT D REGNIER
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LEE A DERROUGH
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DIRECTOR1.0X000
PEGGY J DUNN
DIRECTOR1.0X000
DAVE GENTILE
DIRECTOR1.0X000
GREG M GRAVES
DIRECTOR1.0X000
KATRINA A HENKE
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DAN LOWE
DIRECTOR1.0X000
LEO MORTON
DIRECTOR1.0X000
RAMON MURGUIA
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BRENDA TINNEN
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R CROSBY KEMPER III
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MICHAEL HAVERTY
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GEORGE M GUASTELLO II
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Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (5 entries)

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PREMIER EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT LLC
EXHIBITION PROVIDER1062130
UNIGUARD
SECURITY SERVICES449230
JAYHAWK FIRE SPRINKLER CO
FIRE PROTECTION SVCS416625
CITY WIDE MAINTENANCE
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JE DUNN
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Net Income From Gaming NetIncomeFromGaming

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Total Support47642268TotalSupport
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Collect Used For Scholar ResearchXCollectUsedForScholarResearch
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Federal Income Tax Liability0FederalIncomeTaxLiability
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Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (6 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTE REGARDING COLLECTIONSSCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 1AThe Organization owns and displays various museum collection items related to the history of Kansas City and Union Station. Collections of works of art, historical treasures and similar assets are not capitalized in as much as the items are preserved and cared for continuously. Purchases of collection items are reported in the year of acquisition as decreases in unrestricted net assets, or in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets if the assets used to purchase the items were restricted to that use by donor stipulation. Contributions of collection items are not reported in the financial statements. Proceeds from the disposal of and insurance recoveries related to collection items are reported as increases in the appropriate net asset classes. The Museum's collections consists of artifacts of historical significance, scientific specimens and art objects that are held for educational, research, scientific and curatorial purposes. Each of the items are cataloged, preserved and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their condition are performed continuously.
DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTIONSSCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 4USKC collects items of significance that represent the history of Kansas City and the region. This collecting activity dates to 1939, when the organization operated as the Kansas City Museum Association. The organization collected broadly: museum collections of art, local history, archeology, natural history, ethnography, Native American cultures, clothing and textiles; and archival collections of photographs, film and manuscripts. Four collections are of national significance and continue to be requested for research, publication and exhibition: the photograph collection, the Native American collection, the clothing and textile collection, and the harness and tack collection associated with Loula Long Combs, daughter of the builder of Corinthian Hall.
ENDOWMENT FUNDSSCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED FOR THE ONGOING OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF UNION STATION, SCIENCE CITY AND THE KANSAS CITY MUSEUM.
UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS DISCLOSURESCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
OTHER - REVENUE INCLUDED ON LINE 1 BUT NOT ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 12SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2DRECLASS OF EXPENSES $6,271,314 COST OF SALES $ 4,540 LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS $ 636 ---------- $6,276,490
OTHER - EXPENSE INCLUDED ON LINE 1 BUT NOT ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2DRECLASS OF EXPENSES $6,271,314 COST OF SALES $ 4,540 LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS $ 636 ---------- $6,276,490

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Accts Actvs Out US Table AcctsActvsOutUSTable (2 entries)

RegionRegionType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTotal ExpendituresTotalExpenditures
North AmericaProgram ServicesEXHIB RENT. & CONTRACT58313
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Program ServicesLICENSES3500
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Amount Spent61813SubtotalAmountSpent
Total Amount Spent61813TotalAmountSpent
Transfer To Foreign CorpfalseTransferToForeignCorp
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrust
Own Foreign CorpfalseOwnForeignCorp
Passive Foreign Invest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestCo
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnership
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountries

Form990 Schedule F Part V Form990ScheduleFPartV (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
REPORTING FOR FOREIGN ACTIVITIESSCHEDULE F, PART IUNION STATION KANSAS CITY, INC. (USKC) STRIVES TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF BEING THE REGION'S FINEST EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITIONS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THESE COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITS ARE DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND ARE CHANGED REGULARLY. IN ORDER TO BRING COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITS TO USKC FOR DISPLAY OR USE, PAYMENTS OR ROYALTIES ARE REQUIRED FOR THE RIGHTS TO USE, POSSES, OR DISPLAY CERTAIN COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITS AS PART OF USKC'S PROGRAM SERVICE. SOME TIMES THESE PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO ENTITIES THAT ARE NOT DOMESTIC COMPANIES OF THE UNITED STATES. USKC DOES NOT CONDUCT ANY PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. ALL PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED WITH UNION STATION LOCATED IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
ACCOUNTING FOR FOREIGN EXPENDITURES IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTSSCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR FOREIGN PAYMENTS USING GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP) ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

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Mail SolicitationsXMailSolicitations
Email SolicitationsXEmailSolicitations
Phone SolicitationsXPhoneSolicitations
In Person SolicitationsXInPersonSolicitations
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsXSolicitationOfNonGovtGrants
Solicitation Of Govt GrantsXSolicitationOfGovtGrants
Agreement Ref FundraisingtrueAgreementRefFundraising

Fundraiser Activity Information FundraiserActivityInformation

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Name Of IndividualBAILEY ANITA FNameOfIndividual
ActivitySOLICIT- ATIONSActivity
Fundraiser Control Of FundsfalseFundraiserControlOfFunds
Gross Receipts12800GrossReceipts
Amount Retained By Contractor16920AmountRetainedByContractor
Net To Organization-4120NetToOrganization
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts12800TotalGrossReceipts
Total Retained By Contractors16920TotalRetainedByContractors
Total Net To Organization-4120TotalNetToOrganization

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Written Employment ContractXWrittenEmploymentContract
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp ArrangementfalseEquityBasedCompArrangement
Comp Based On Revenue Of Filing OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg
Comp Based On Revenue Related OrgsfalseCompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs
Comp Based Net Earnings Filing OrgfalseCompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg
Comp Based Net Earnings Relate OrgsfalseCompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs
Any Non Fixed PaymentstrueAnyNonFixedPayments
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractException

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (2 entries)

TitleTitleBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgComp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgsBonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrgBonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgsOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgOther Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgsDeferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrgDeferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgsNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgNontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgsTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgTotal Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgsComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgComp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
GEORGE M GUASTELLO II
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER227549067500060000469890119710360009000
JERRY R BABER
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO15167703750006000027789080170230983000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII

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IdentifierNON-FIXED OR DISCRESSIONARY PAYMENTSIdentifier
Return ReferenceSCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7ReturnReference
ExplanationTHE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS DISCRETION OVER ANY BONUS PAYMENTS AWARDED TO ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. HOWEVER, THE PAYMENTS ARE BASED ON PREDETERMINED WORKING OBJECTIVES SETFORTH COLLECTIVELY BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE GOVERNING BODY. THE GOVERNING BODY APPROVES ALL BONUSES. THE BONUS AMOUNT IS TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN DETERMINING THE EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION TO ENSURE THE TOTAL AMOUNT RECEIVED BY THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT EXCEED THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION.Explanation

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV

Name Of Interested Person NameOfInterestedPerson

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Name PersonSEE PART VNamePerson

Form990 Schedule L Part V Form990ScheduleLPartV

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IdentifierBUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONSIdentifier
Return ReferenceSCHEDULE L, PART IVReturnReference
ExplanationA. PEGGY J DUNN B. PEGGY J DUNN IS A CURRENT DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY AND SPOUSE TO TERRY DUNN, WHO IS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION CO. C. $198,729 D. UNION STATION KANSAS CITY CONTRACTED J.E. DUNN TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION E. NOExplanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (9 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONFORM 990, PART III, LINE 1UNION STATION KANSAS CITY, INC. SHALL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE REGION'S FINEST EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE COMMITTED TO THE PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF KANSAS CITY'S REGIONAL HISTORY AND THE PROMOTION AND INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITIONS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL CITIZENS OF AND THE VISITORS TO THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA. OUR PURPOSE IS TWO-FOLD: 1) TO EMBRACE OUR ROLE AS STEWARDS OF TWO OF KANSAS CITY'S HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS: UNION STATION AND CORINTHIAN HALL, AND TO INVITE VISITORS TO THESE LANDMARKS AND ASSIST THEM IN UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY, AND 2) TO DEVELOP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA - SCIENCE CITY, LOCATED IN UNION STATION AND THE KANSAS CITY MUSEUM, LOCATED IN CORINTHIAN HALL.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSFORM 990, Part III, LINE 4AFOR THE YEAR ENDED 2012, SCIENCE CITY AT UNION STATION, AN AFFILIATE OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION (WASHINGTON D.C.), SERVED APPROX. 200,000 VISITORS GENERATING REVENUE OF $978,000 (APPROX. 26% OF TOTAL ADMISSIONS TO EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS AND SHOWS FOR 2012). SCIENCE CITY HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE TOP 25 SCIENCE CENTERS IN THE COUNTRY BY PARENTS MAGAZINE. SCIENCE CITY'S OPERATION DAYS & HOURS - TUESDAY-SATURDAY FROM 9:30AM-5:00PM & SUNDAY FROM 11:00AM-5:00PM. SCIENCE CITY IS ALSO OPEN ON ALL MONDAY HOLIDAYS, SUCH AS MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, AND MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY. SCIENCE CITY'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY, DEDICATED TO INSPIRING A LIFELONG LOVE OF SCIENCE, LEARNING AND DISCOVERY. IN 2012, SCIENCE CITY OPENED "SCIENCE ON A SPHERE," A ROOM-SIZED GLOBAL DISPLAY SYSTEM USING COMPUTERS AND VIDEO PROEJCTERS TO DISPLAY PLANETARY DATA ON A 6-FOOT DIAMER SPHERE, OFFERING WORLDS WORTH OF INFORMATION - LITERALLY. ALSO IN 2012, THE NEWLY RENOVATED NATURE CENTER OPENED IN SCIENCE CITY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EXHIBIT ENTITLED "THE SCIENCE OF ENERGY" BEGAN. THIS NEW EXHIBIT EXPLORES ENERGY AND OUR RELATIONSHIP TO IT. SHARING THE SAME MISSION AS SCIENCE CITY, THE ARVIN GOTTLIEBS PLANETARIUM OFFERS A 360-DEGREE DOMED SCREEN AND ADVANCED PROJECTION SYSTEM THAT IMMERSES VISITORS IN AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS SIMULTANEOUSLY ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE. THE PLANETERAIUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY-SUNDAY AND ALL MONDAY HOLIDAYS, WITH SCHEDULED SHOW TIMES OF 11AM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM & 4PM.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSFORM 990, Part III, LINE 4BTHE KANSAS CITY MUSEUM PROVIDES INFORMAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSING ON THEMES OF KANSAS CITY'S LOCAL AND REGIONAL HISTORY, ON SITE AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM SERVES A DIVERSE AUDIENCE COMPRISED OF GENERAL WALK-IN VISITORS, ORGANIZED GROUP VISITS AND SCHOOL TOURS, AND EVENT AUDIENCES COMPRISING PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS AND MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY PARTNER GROUPS. THE BROADEST CONCEIVABLE RANGE OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME LEVELS IS REPRESENTED IN VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM, RANGING FROM HOMELESS YOUTH AND FAMILIES FROM AREA SHELTERS TO WELL-HEELED TRAVELERS AND REGIONAL RESIDENTS ACCESSING THE PROGRAM ON-SITE OR IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. MUSEUM STAFF ARE ALSO DEEPLY ENGAGED IN NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND FREQUENTLY SPEAK TO OFF-SITE GROUPS ON THE MUSEUM AND ITS MISSION. 20,000 PEOPLE WERE DIRECTLY SERVED IN 2012 THROUGH A SERIES OF PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS AND ACTIVITIES. LESS THAN 1% OF REVENUE IS DERIVED FROM ADMISSIONS TO EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS. ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF $1,463,765 WAS PROVIDED FROM THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY IN THE FORM OF A DEDICATED MIL LEVY. SERVICES THE PROGRAM PROVIDES: ARTIFACT EXHIBITS -- PRESENTATIONS OF THE MUSEUM'S ENCYCLOPEDIC COLLECTIONS ARE MADE AT CORINTHIAN HALL, WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS LIKE UNION STATION KANSAS CITY AND FOR REGIONAL AND NATIONAL TOUR. EXHIBITIONS ARE DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOLARS AND SPECIALISTS FROM THE REGION AND ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. MOST ARE PRESENTED FREE OF CHARGE. MUSEUM / GALLERY LECTURES -- ARTIFACT AND COLLECTIONS BASED SCHOLARSHIP FORMS THE BASIS FOR PRESENTATIONS BY DIVERSE REGIONAL HISTORY PROFESSIONALS FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION, MATTIE RHODES CULTURAL CENTER, KANSAS CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ARCHIVES, JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, AND OTHERS. MUSEUM AT THE LIBRARY -- IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY, A READING, RESEARCH AND ARTS-AND-CRAFTS BASED APPROACH TO TEACHING. PARTICIPATING FAMILIES AND YOUTH ARE NEIGHBORS AND REGULAR USERS OF THE PARTICIPATING LIBRARIES AND REFLECT A WIDE DIVERSITY OF CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL ORIGIN ACROSS THE METROPOLITAN REGION. FIRST SUNDAY FAMILY FUN DAYS -- A DAY-LONG PROGRAM OF THEMATIC, STRUCTURED, DROP-IN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES TO DO TOGETHER. INFORMAL ACTIVITIES ALLOW FAMILIES TO EXPLORE CULTURAL AND HISTORIC THEMES SIDE-BY-SIDE. COMMUNITY HISTORY TOURS -- GUIDED TOURS OF KANSAS CITY NEIGHBORHOODS AND DISTRICTS NARRATED BY HISTORIANS AND SUBJECT SPECIALISTS. THESE TICKETED TOURS ARE WALKING-, TROLLEY-, BICYCLE- AND EVEN MOTORCYCLE-BASED. SUMMER DROP-INS -- STRUCTURED, UNSCHEDULED ACTIVITIES ALLOW BUSY FAMILIES TO HELP THEIR KIDS LEARN CITY HISTORY THROUGH ARTS AND CRAFTS, SONG AND DANCE, STORY-TELLING AND A VARIETY OF OUTDOOR SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES -- KANSAS CITY MUSICIANS SERENADE NEIGHBORS AND OTHER KANSAS CITIANS IN THESE EARLY-EVENING OUTDOOR SESSIONS. FAMILIES AND COUPLES BRING PICNICS TO ENJOY AL FRESCO ON THE MUSEUM'S HISTORIC NORTH LAWN. EDUCATION SPECIAL EVENTS -- PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES FOR CONFERENCE VISITORS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND OTHER CONSTITUENTS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS. STORYTARIUM PROGRAMS -- FILMS AND PRESENTATIONS ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL HISTORY IN THE RE-VAMPED PLANETARIUM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KCPT-TV. LOCALLY-PRODUCED FILMS AND PRESENTATIONS PROJECTED ON THE CEILING DOME OF A REVAMPED PLANETARIUM. CONTENT IS PROVIDED VIA OUR PROGRAMMING PARTNERSHIP WITH KCPT-TV, THE LOCAL PUBLIC TELEVISION STATION AND ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING PRODUCED BY THE MUSEUM. TOURS -- SPECIAL GUIDED INTERPRETATION OF MUSEUM EXHIBITS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS, SPECIAL CONSTITUENTS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS. ADULT WORKSHOPS -- WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS ON PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL PROPERTY AS WELL AS INTERPRETATIVE LECTURES ACCOMPANYING EXHIBITIONS-IN-PRINT. WORKSHOPS IN MATERIALS HANDLING, STORAGE PRACTICES AND OTHER WAYS TO PRESERVE HISTORIC MATERIALS IN PERSONAL COLLECTIONS, AS WELL AS SCHOLARLY LECTURES AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS COMPLEMENTING EXHIBITIONS BASED ON THE MUSEUM COLLECTIONS. SPECIAL COLLECTING INITIATIVES ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO SERVE ON ADVISORY COUNCILS TO GUIDE THE MUSEUM'S ACTIVITIES. THESE INCLUDE THE EDUCATOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL, THE NUESTRA HERENCIA ADVISORY COUNCIL, GLAMA: THE GAY AND LESBIAN ARCHIVE OF MID-AMERICA, AND THE ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSFORM 990, Part III, LINE 4CUNION STATION KANSAS CITY, INC. SEEKS TO INCREASE ITS SUSTAINABILITY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND EFFICIENCY BY BRINGING QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS TO THE BI-STATE AREA CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION OF ENRICHING THE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE OF KANSAS CITY. BY PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONTROLLED SPACE TO HOST ADDITIONAL REVENUE-GENERATING EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS, UNION STATION IS PURSUING A MULTI-FACETED REVENUE PLAN THAT INCLUDES EXHIBIT REVENUE GARNERED THROUGH SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKET SALES AS WELL AS TIE-IN SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE GENERATED THROUGH SPONSORSHIP, LECTURES AND TICKET SALES. IN 2012, MORE THAN 150,000 VISITORS ATTENDED THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY EXHIBITS: - "TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION" HELD MARCH 4 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 - "SCIENCE OF ROCK 'N' ROLL" HELD OCTOBER 23, 2012 THROUGH MAY 9, 2013 - "TAVIS SMILEY PRESENTS - AMERICA I AM" HELD OCTOBER 22, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2012 THE ABOVE EXHIBITS RESULTED IN A CONTRIBUTION OF $2,256,059 IN REVENUE WHICH EQUATES TO 58.7% OF TOTAL ADMISSIONS TO EXHIBITS PROGRAMS AND SHOWS FOR 2012.
Other Program ServicesFORM 990, Part III, LINE 4DUNION STATION KANSAS CITY'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: UNION STATION HOSTED A NUMBER OF PUBLIC EVENTS DURING 2012. ONE OF THE LARGEST NEW EVENTS, WHICH IS SLATED TO BECOME AN ANNUAL EVENT, WAS THE MAKER FAIRE FESTIVAL, HELD JUNE 23-26, 2012 AT UNION STATION. THIS EVENT INVOLVED 250 'MAKERS' WHO DEMONSTRATED PROJECTS RANGING FROM ROBOTICS, 3-D PRINTING, CRAFTS, PHOTOGRPAHY, CLOTHING, PRINTMAKING, WOODWORKING AND OTHER SUCH PROJECTS. THE TWO DAY FESTIVAL BROUGHT IN MORE THAN 10,000 ATTENDEES, IN ADDITION TO THE 500+ PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE MAKERS' BOOTHS. UNION STATION ALSO HOSTS A NUMBER OF HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDED A BREAKFAST WITH "CAT IN THE HAT," A CHARACTER FROM A PBS SHOW, WHICH DREW MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE FOR THE BREAKFAST EVENT. THE HOLIDAY TRAIN THAT ARRIVES DURING THE THIRD WEEKEND OF DECEMBER BROUGHT IN MORE THAN 16,000 PEOPLE TO UNION STATION. A NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION HAD MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. THE CITY STAGE THEATRE OFFERS LIVE THEATRE, WITH A NUMBER OF CHILDREN'S PLAYS PRODUCED BY THEATRE FOR YOUNG AMERICA EACH YEAR. CITY STAGE ALSO IS THE SITE FOR A NUMBER OF PLAYS OR ONE-NIGHT/WEEKEND PERFORMANCES FOR LIVE THEATRE GROUPS AND DANCE COMPANIES. THE EXTREME SCREEN THEATRE IS A 440-SEAT MOVIE THEATRE THAT OFFERS LARGE SCREEN (IMAX-TYPE) MOVIES. DURING 2012, THE EXTREME SCREEN OFFERED A NUMBER OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS, INCLUDING TOPICS ABOUT THE GRAND CANYON AND WILD OCEANS UNTIL MARCH 2012, WHEN THE THEATRE HAD TO CLOSE FOR RENOVATIONS AND NEW PROJECTION EQUIPMENT. THE EXTREME SCREEN THEATRE RE-OPENED AGAIN IN MARCH 2013. AS A WORKING AND HISTORIC TRAIN STATION, UNION STATION ALSO OFFERS A COUPLE OF ATTRACTIONS FOR RAILROAD ENTHUSIASTS. THE MODEL RAILROAD EXPERIENCE IS OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC, AND IT INCLUDES MORE THAN FOUR LARGE MODEL RAILROAD EXHIBITS THAT ARE SET UP AND RUNNING FOR VISITORS TO SEE EVERY DAY. THE KC RAIL EXPERIENCE IS NOW A PART OF UNION STATION'S SCIENCE CENTER.
Form 990 Review ProcessForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11BAN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE 990. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL. ANY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL HAVE ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE. THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE 990. ANY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAVE ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY CONCERNS OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE. THE FINAL FORM 990 WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN FILED WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of Interest PolicyForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12cA COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS GIVEN TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES, AND TO ALL VOLUNTEERS UPON ENGAGEMENT OR HIRE AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM WHICH REQUIRES FULL AND FRANK DISCLOSURE OF ANY AND ALL ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OR DUALITY OF INTEREST OR RESPONSIBILITY, WHETHER INDIVIDUAL, PERSONAL OR BUSINESS IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON ELECTION. AN APPROPRIATE REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CONCERNING ANY INTEREST SO DISCLOSED. IF A BOARD MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT PERSON ABSTAINS FROM THE VOTE.
Compensation ReviewForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Lines 15A & BA FIRM WAS HIRED TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN DEVELOPING THE COMPENSATION LEVELS. THE COMPENSATION WAS ALSO BASED ON PREVIOUS EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS THE MARKET FOR THE POSITION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINED THE COMPENSATION IN 2012 AND IT WILL BE REVIEWED BI-ANNUALLY.
Availability of DocumentsForm 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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