2023 Impact Report | Union Station Kansas City

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THANK YOU LETTER

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PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC MONUMENT & STORIES

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INSPIRING LIFELONG LEARNING

Renovations • Dunn Family Wall Dedication Ramón Murguía Visitor Entrance • Grand Hall Staircase

Riveting Robots Expanding Your Horizons • First Ever Cultural Influences Day • Sensory Sundays Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair MAYA • Spiderman • Bricktionary

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CREATING LASTING MEMORIES

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

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BY THE NUMBERS

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DONORS

Taylor Swift • Barbie • Beyoncé • Chiefs NFL Draft Holiday Reflections

Donations • EBT • NASA • CPKC Volunteer Hours Board of Directors • Senior Management

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“Kansas City Strong.” Union Station first introduced this theme and call for strength and unity just weeks after COVID-19 forced us all out of public spaces in March 2020. That simple and powerful phrase resonated deeply and was echoed by the voices of countless local leaders, organizations, and media outlets.

The Barbie Movie, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé in Kansas City were also part of that historic lift. As Union Station does so well, we leveraged our historic and modern venues to welcome tens of thousands of movie and music fans looking for a stunning backdrop to create forever memories with families and friends.

One year later—by March of 2021—your Union Station had not only survived but thrived as we welcomed Kansas Citians back to their beloved spaces and traditions. Throughout, our visual voice conveyed optimism and pride in our diverse and dynamic city.

Then, in early November of last year, we made yet another monumental announcement by welcoming Walt Disney back to where his iconic career began— here in Kansas City (including essential ties to Union Station). Under our Grand Hall Clock—on November 1st—community leaders, dignitaries, and Walt Disney Executives gathered to share details of Disney 100: The Exhibition, opening in our Bank of America Gallery on May 24th of this year. Once again, history is being made here in Kansas City’s historic home.

That year also validated our plans and promises to reach new heights and further our commitment to be “Where Kansas City CelebratesTM.” Then, in 2022, “Celebrations” became our reality across our core attractions, touring exhibitions, seasonal events, and community gatherings of every size.

In fact, 2022 ended with Union Station setting records in nearly every measure of success. Could that be topped in 2023? The answer—as outlined in this 2023 Impact Report—is a resounding YES! From a Super Bowl Rally in February of last year, to the NFL Draft in April, to the opening of yet another million-dollar Science City exhibition—Riveting Robots—courtesy of Burns & McDonnell, to a recordsetting Holiday Reflections season, the cascade of successes added up to historic and record-setting guest visits and revenue.

25 years ago, your magnificently restored Union Station and all-new Science City opened to international acclaim. Today, the early promises have been fulfilled, and a grand vision guides us into a vibrant and vital future.

We invite you to now read within the following pages more about our 2023 achievements and all the ways you can be involved in helping us embrace 2024 and beyond with strength and a united commitment to celebrating the best of who we are and what we can become.

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“Kansas City Strong and United.” It’s as meaningful and motivational today as when we first proclaimed it four years ago.

And when our community faces tragedy and needs healing—as happened this past February—those words of strength and truth are especially comforting.

All of this, of course, is possible because of wonderful friends and supporters like you.

With Endless Gratitude,

George Guastello President & CEO

Ray Kowalik

Board Chairman

Our Vision To be Kansas City’s iconic symbol of inclusion, inspiration, lifelong learning, and its center for civic celebration.

Our Mission Union Station Kansas City is dedicated to preserving its historic monument and its stories, inspiring lifelong learning, and creating lasting memories for our community.

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PRESER VATION OF HISTORIC MONUMENT & STORIES

Key Renovations In preserving Union Station, we preserve our history, our landmark, our gateway, and the indomitable spirit of Kansas City. In 2023, we completed key renovation projects, including an upgraded concessions stand, elevator modernization, floor polishing and restoration, concrete and asphalt repairs, updated security system, and the new outdoor patio space.

Special thanks to the Edward F. Swinney Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee and the Sunderland Foundation for helping us maintain our historic building.

Dunn Family Wall Dedication Union Station added a new installation to our permanent history exhibit, Union Station Stories, in honor of the prolific Dunn family, and celebration of Mr. William H. Dunn, Sr.’s 100th birthday. This installment honors the generations of Dunn family influence beginning in the 1870’s through today. The Dunn installment rededicates a substantial bronze plaque, originally hung in 2001 by the International Brotherhood of Carpenters for William T. Dunn’s “fine workmanship as a carpenter foreman in Kansas City’s original Union Depot.”

The ambition, determination, and inspiration of countless individuals and families—like the Dunns—are preserved and presented for future generations to embrace.

ABOVE, Left to Right: Ray Kowalik, George Guastello, Robert Regnier, William H. Dunn, Sr., Peggy Dunn, Mike Haverty, Ramón Murguía

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Ramón Murguía Visitor Entrance In October, Union Station unveiled the “Ramón Murguía Visitor Entrance” in honor of Ramón, the immediate past chair of our Board of Directors. Serving as a symbolic representation of our strong DEI initiatives and supported by sponsor Country Club Bank, the entranceway features a 360-degree domed “Welcome All” mural created by the celebrated Chicano artist, Chico Sierra.

This heavily trafficked major entry point to the Station is here to welcome all, from all walks of life. In Chico’s words, “… the different symbols painted throughout represent the fabric of space and time on which we weave our literal and figurative cultural fabric to create a powerful quilt that represents a diverse and inclusive humanity.” At this time, Union Station introduced the “Ramón Murguía Scholarship Fund” to provide group scholarships for schools and Hispanic nonprofit community groups. Through this fund, we will perpetuate Ramón’s “All Are Welcome” vision and expand on our commitment to greater Kansas City’s Hispanic community.

Grand Hall Staircase As the Ramón Murguía Visitor Entrance honored all that is to come, the renovations of the Grand Hall Staircase honored the history of Kansas City’s founding. In the 1930s, Hildreth Meière was commissioned to paint three murals—“Arrival at Westport Landing,” “Outfitting at W estport Landing,” and “Commerce of the Prairies”—as part of the modernization of the Westport Room Restaurant at Union Station. In 2023, Meière’s triptych has received new life, having been masterfully restored by our friends at Van Witt Fine Art Conservation, and installed in Union Station’s historic Grand Hall Staircase.

Special thanks to the William T. Kemper Charitable Trust, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee and Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts – Commerce Bank, Trustee for making this transformation possible.

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Riveting Robots Robots have arrived at Science City! Science City's thrilling new exhibit, brought to life by Burns & McDonnell's Battle of the Brains, opened in September. Spanning nearly 2,800 square feet, this $1 million marvel invites you to engage with eight interactive spaces. You can build and code robots, witness lidar sensors in action, race robots, and discover tasks too complex for humans.

Battle of the Brains is Kansas City’s most exciting K-12 STEM competition. So far, more than 30,000 students have benefitted from this immersive educational opportunity, the most recent being the Raytown Challenge Gifted Program! This exhibit is a testament to STEM education’s power, thanks to the Raytown Challenge Gifted Program and Burns & McDonnell’s unwavering support.

SCIENCE CIT Y GUEST RE VIE WS

Science City is a great place for kids of all

100% and A+! Our Science City family outings with the grandkids

Our 9-year-old twins LOVE going to

ages. So much to explore. Been going here

are always enjoyable! We’ve been visiting Science City with the

Science City at Union Station. We finally

since I was a child and how it has grown

grandsons since they were preschool age and now they are 10 and 11!

joined as members and have zero

They ask to visit Science City when they are with us and Science City

regrets. Check out the robot-building

has never disappointed them! The old activities are cherished and the

area, dinosaur bone excavation, outdoor

new activities are thrilling and appreciated.

climbing structure, and the SKY BIKE!

since its opened is astounding. And I’m so happy they keep the old attractions as well as add new ones.

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Expanding Your Horizons In January 2023, Union Station was the proud host to 303 girls in grades 6-8 from across the Kansas City metro area for Expanding Your Horizons. This special “Girls Night in Science City” is designed to spark girls’ imaginations and transform their image of what is possible in a variety of STEM career paths. There were 21 after-hours hands-on workshops, ranging from aviation to cells to robotics, capped with a keynote from Emily Arnold, Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering at the University of Kansas. Our 2023 EYH was made possible thanks to the support of sponsor Olsson Engineering.

Sensory Sundays As a nonprofit organization, it is our philanthropic mission to be a place that welcomes and serves all members of our community. With this in mind, we are taking steps to become more inclusive to guests of all abilities. Sensory Sundays returned to Science City every quarter in 2023. Before normal operating hours, Science City provides a welcoming space for our guests on the Autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Sound effects in Science City are turned off, with minimal lighting effects. Special sensory-friendly activities and designated quiet areas are available.

First Ever Cultural Influences Day On November 11th, Science City hosted its first-ever Cultural Influences Day, a celebration of the world cultures that have contributed to the progression of science. Not only does Science City educate about the science of the world around us, but also about the diversity of those people and cultures that advanced these sciences. Keep an eye out for future Culture Days!

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Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair In March, we were the proud hosts of the Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair—hosted in-person for the first time since 2019. 2023 marked the 72nd annual GKCSEF, with over 500 students representing 56 schools showcasing their projects. Out of that, four finalists went on to compete in the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Dallas, TX!

2023 FAI R STATI STI C S

Number of Projects

Number of Students

Number of Teachers

Number of Participating Schools

426

556

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Thank you to the following sponsors: MRIGlobal, Burns & McDonnell, MilliporeSigma, DeBruce Foundation, Broadcom Foundation, Honeywell, Kiewit Engineering, BlueScope Foundation, Catalent Pharma Solutions, Black & Veatch, Regnier Family Foundations, Labconco, Evergy, Eurofins Viracor, Campbell Family Foundation, GKC Council – Navy League of the United States, HNTB Corporation, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, BioNexus KC, Terracon, Garmin International Inc., and the Fort Hays State University Physics Department.

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MAYA: The Great Jaguar Rises

Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing

Bricktionary: The Ultimate LEGO® A-Z

Before we said goodbye to the culturally significant

Everyone’s favorite neighborhood

Hot on the heels of Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing,

MAYA: The Great Jaguar Rises exhibition, which told

superhero swung into Union Station

we welcomed the international touring exhibition

the story of one of the world’s greatest civilizations

over the summer. Spider-Man: Beyond

Bricktionary: The Ultimate LEGO® A-Z. This highly

and how their accomplishments continue to shape

Amazing opened in May 2023 to take

interactive hands-on experience featured more than

our lives today, Union Station hosted an “Inspired by

guests on a journey from Spider-Man’s

150 custom-built LEGO® models, pushing the limits

MAYA” pop-up art gallery showcasing the works of

humble beginnings to his present-

of what’s possible with these classic bricks.

24 local Latino and Indigenous artists for the last 3

day status as one of the world’s most

weeks of MAYA’s run.

popular fictional characters. Guests

“We jumped at the opportunity to be the presenting

viewed priceless original art including

sponsor of Bricktionary,” Mike Smith, Twin Lakes

pages and covers by many of comics’

Insurance Agency CEO, said. “What better place to

most popular and influential figures—

host an exhibit that features one of the world’s most

including Spidey’s infamous swing

beloved toys than at Union Station, the place of

through the historic Jones Store.

millions of great family memories? As a local company,

Our friends at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art loaned us a 1,500-year-old inscriptionary stone as an additional, new piece of artwork to MAYA: The Great Jaguar Rises. The inscriptionary stone, originating from 514 C.E. is of Mayan culture and measures 23 ½” tall by 20 ½” wide and 2 ½” deep and weighs approximately 120 pounds.

Special thanks to Spider-Man’s presenting sponsor, JPMorgan Chase, and our supporting sponsors, Worlds of Fun, The Westin at Crown Center, and the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.

Thank you to our exhibit sponsors: Bank of America, the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, and Missouri Humanities Council.

FINAL VISITOR COUNT:

77,959 Psst! Keep an eye out for a certain cartoon mouse in 2024.

FINAL VISITOR COUNT:

80,677

it’s important to us to partner with organizations who have similar values: fostering education, valuing family, and serving the community.”

Bricktionary was made possible by our presenting sponsor, Twin Lakes Insurance Agency, and our supporting sponsors, JE Dunn Construction, Bricks & Minifigs, KC Brick Store, and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund

FINAL VISITOR COUNT:

52,446

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Taylor Swift All of Kansas City has been enjoying the Taylor Swift Effect, your Station included! In anticipation of her sold-out shows at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (where her romance with Travis began, but we digress…), we pulled out all the stops, from friendship bracelets and charms in Science City’s Maker Studio to 100% sold-out Laser Taylor Swift shows in our Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium.

Barbie Our 109-year-old monument turned pink inside and out in celebration of the iconic Barbie. Thanks to our friends at the Kansas City Museum, we curated a mini walk-through experience of 64 years of historic Barbie artifacts, including iconic Barbie and Ken dolls, clothing, Barbie’s Dream Pool, and more.

Beyoncé No rest when it comes to pop icons! When Queen Bey made her stop at Arrowhead in October, Union Station welcomed the Renaissance World Tour to KC with an epic Alpha-Lit photo op and Laser Beyoncé tribute shows.

Chiefs Union Station, the Visual Voice of Kansas City™, also known as Kansas City’s home of the CHIEEEEEFS. Chiefs Kingdom turned out in droves to support our champs with our Chiefs-themed events and activities, including a very special Giving Machine in support of various charities around Kansas City.

Union Station was also the proud hosts of the Chiefs Championship Ring Ceremony, commemorating their second title in four years.

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NFL Draft Union Station has been the scene of so many celebrations, from intimate and personal to expansive and elaborate. Over an unbelievable three days (and many more in preparation and deconstruction), 312,000 in-person guests and 54 million remote guests watched the NFL Draft happening live in our front yard.

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Holiday Reflections 2023 was the biggest and brightest season of Union Station’s iconic walk-through experience, Holiday Reflections, Presented by BOK Financial, yet! This massive indoor experience had spectacular new additions including a Liquid Fireworks Fountain, and the cutting-edge Proto hologram display, which captivated 185,000 guests with its lifelike projections and interactive experiences. This year, we were also the proud hosts of the first-ever Tinsel & ‘Tinis—presented by Russell Stover—a series of adults-only evenings celebrating the magic of the Holidays in the warm indoor embrace of Union Station’s historic halls.

Miles of garlands, sky-reaching lights, a forest of decorated trees, and dazzling overhead ornaments created magic for new and returning families. Crowds have been gathering at Union Station to celebrate the magic of the season since 1914. That’s an honor and privilege we intend to carry on for many generations to come.

In addition to BOK Financial, thanks to the following supporting sponsors: CPKC, Helzberg Diamonds, PGAV Architects.

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COM M UNIT Y

INV E STM E NT

UNION STATION... …provided scholarships for 7,331 young people from Kansas City area schools and nonprofit organizations serving the disadvantaged, amounting to $78,000 in donated educational NASA Insignia Guidelines for NASA Grantees experiences.

…supported 242

organizations and schools with nearly $24,000 in donated tickets and memberships for fundraising events.

…collected $234,500 during our holiday activations that was distributeddistributed to area non-profit organizations.

…donated in-kind rental discounts for non-profit events for a total of $196,190.

Overview: NASA has formulated new guidelines which are aimed to simplify and expand NASA Insignia use by NASA grantees (including cooperative agreement recipients, collectively herein, “Grantees”). Grantees are strongly encouraged to use the NASA Insignia Format identified in these guidelines. The purpose of these guidelines is to increase awareness of NASA’s mission activities via Grantee partnerships for a to broader Thanks theand support of the Marion and Henry Bloch Foundation over the years, Union Station was proud to continue an more diverse population.

EBT Ticketing Discounts

E BT T I C KE TS P ROV I DE D:

8,384

Elements of the NASA Insignia Format for Grantees:

EBT ticketing program, bringing deeply discounted ticket pricing to our traveling exhibits. All guests who come through our

exhibits The NASA Insignia Format for Grantees shall consist of the traveling NASA Insignia with the are allowed the same cultural and educational opportunities regardless of income level. word “Partner” in Helvetica font centered below the Insignia, with both elements on a solid white background surrounded by a box. Nothing else should appear within the box as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The NASA Insignia Format provides more options for proactively using the Insignia, because it identifies the Grantee’s relationship with NASA and visually confirms that NASA is not the owner of the Grantee’s associated content or property.

NASA Each year, NASA awards millions of dollars to informal education institutions like museums, science centers, planetariums, and more. The projects funded engage local communities in STEM, specifically to foster excitement about space sciences. In 2023, Union Station and Science City received a first-of-its-kind grant through NASA’s TEAM II Community Anchor Awards to bring space education to the underserved LGBTQIA+ youth of Greater Kansas City.

Figures 1 and 2 NASA Insignia Fomat in full color and black and white (see links page 5).

Welcome CPKC!

The following are applicable to the NASA Insignia Format for Grantees: • • • • •

The Insignia must appear either in full color or in black and white as depicted above. In full color, PMS colors are 185 red and 286 blue.

The full-colored Insignia cannot be outlined.

The Insignia cannot be distorted and elements cannot be shown separately.

The word “Partner” must appear centered under the Insignia in Helvetica font and in the same proportion as depicted above.

The unwavering support of the former Kansas City Southern throughout the history of Union Station has been critical to our success and now with their union with Canadian Pacific, we are thrilled to have begun our relationship with the newly formed

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CPKC. The synergy of CPKC and Union Station Kansas City is historic and natural. We can’t wait for you to see what’s in store!

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Volunteer Hours There is no Union Station without the talents and generosity of our dedicated volunteers. They breathe life into our historic halls. They add personality to our worldclass exhibits. Our volunteers represent the best of who we are and what we do to ensure Union Station remains a vital place of innovation, celebration, and education.

Just take it from Elivorio (El) Ochoa, one of many familiar friendly faces around the station during the Holidays:

"My just reward for volunteering at Union Station today was running the mini train. I spied a little girl on the outside of the train fence, staring at me when I came around the corner. She made eye contact with me and asked if I was coming to her house. I waved at her and said of course I was. It was worth my five hours of time today."

USKC was lucky enough to welcome

475 volunteers

throughout the year, many on a recurring basis.

In 2023, these individuals gave a collective

20,210 service hours = a value of $622,507.

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Union Station 2023 Board of Directors Ray Kowalik, Board Chairman Retired Chairman & CEO Burns & McDonnell

Michael J. Brown Chairman, CEO & President Euronet Worldwide, Inc.

Dr. Mauli Agrawal Chancellor University of Missouri-Kansas City

Jon Cook CEO VMLY&R

Dr. Kimberly Beatty Chancellor Metropolitan Community College

Peggy Dunn, Board Treasurer Civic Leader

Ramón Murguía Attorney at Law Murguía Law Offices

Michael R. Haverty Retired Executive Chairman Kansas City Southern

Robert D. Regnier Retired Executive Chairman & CEO Bank of Blue Valley

Bucky Brooks Principal Copaken Brooks

Angie Long CIO, Palmer Square Capital Management, LLC Co-Owner, Kansas City Current Mayor Quinton Lucas, Ex-officio

Thomas M. Sack, Ph.D. Retired President & CEO MRIGlobal Charles Sosland, Board Secretary President & CEO Sosland Companies, Inc. Erin Stucky, Board Vice Chairman President & CEO Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City

Union Station Senior Management George Guastello President & CEO Jerry Baber Executive Vice President & COO Nale Uhl Chief Financial Officer

Michael Tritt Chief Marketing Officer Duane Erickson Vice President, Technical & Building Operations

Dennise Day Vice President, Education & Chief Science Officer Jeri Rubino Executive Assistant to President & CEO Office Manager

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N UMBE R S

As we welcome the 25th Anniversary of our historic restoration and re-opening, we want to reiterate that we couldn’t have done it without you, our beautiful and vibrant Kansas City community.

Across our core attractions, including Science City—Powered by Burns & McDonnell, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium, and Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre, visitors from Kansas City and the entire region turned out to set new attendance records in 2023.

SOCIAL MEDIA OVERVIEW Reporting Period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023 PERFORMANCE SUMMARY Total Impressions 173,322,828 Published Posts 6,654 Engagements 9,466,496 Messages Received 107,721 (Private messages plus comments and tags specifically directed to USKC)

• Science City—Powered by Burns & McDonnell—inspired 365,000 guests—a 15% increase over 2022

Video Views 12,586,037

• Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium—attracted 65,000 curious space explorers—a 15% increase over 2022

IMPRESSIONS & ENGAGEMENT BY ACCOUNTS

• Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre—educated and entertained 67,000—a 21% increase over 2022

Union Station Facebook

142,825,042

8,394,309

Science City Facebook

5,269,218

250,485

Planetarium Facebook

437,140

14,222

Union Station Instagram

12,362,571

421,709

Union Station Twitter

9,491,170

272,677

Union Station LinkedIn

431,551

83,212

Union Station TikTok

2,506,136

29,882

• Holiday Reflections – Presented by BOK Financial— welcomed 185,000 visitors—a 13% increase over 2022 • Holiday Train—Sponsored by CPKC—welcomed 24,000 children—a 23% increase over 2022 • 2023 NFL Draft—hosted at Union Station—drew in-person attendance of 312,000 and online audience of 54 million internationally • School Groups experiencing the Station’s various attractions set a record with 70,000 enriching visits • And visits to the Station’s prolific Community Photo Ops— including Chiefs, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and more—topped 95,000

Clickthrus 333,167

Impressions Engagements

ACCOUNT FOLLOWERS Union Station Facebook

230,056

Science City Facebook 26,018 Planetarium Facebook 5,896 Union Station Instagram

73,903

Union Station Twitter 70,096 Union Station LinkedIn 4,450 Union Station TikTok 2,890 Total Follower Count 413,309

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2023 YEAR-END

DIRECT EXPENSES

TOTAL ASSETS

Cash and Investments

$25,769,943

Restricted Cash

$7,452,250

Endowment $16,387,046

Cash & Investments

Other Assets

$4,266,454

Property & Equipment, Net

$27,466,467

Total Assets

$81,342,160

Current Liabilities

$3,235,899

Deferred Revenue

$28,335,874

Net Assets

$49,770,387

Total Liab and Net Assets

$81,342,160

Preservation

Property & Equipment, Net

Lifelong Learning

Restricted Cash

FY 2023 Revenue $29,856,757

Endowment

Expenses $18,821,702

Other Assets

EBITDA $11,035,055

Community Memories

Lifelong Learning Science City/Planetarium

$2,428,438

Traveling Exhibits

$1,931,898

Theatres $722,865 Community Memories Public Events

$970,212

Preservation

U n i o n S t a t i o n K ans as Ci t y i s d e d i c at e d to

preserving its historic monument and its stories, inspiring lifelong learning, and creating lasting memories for our community.

Base Building

$12,768,289

Total Expenses

$$18,821,702

Union Station Kansas City is a platinum-level GuideStar participant, demonstrating its commitment to transparency.

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SOCIE T Y

Robynn Andracsek

Bill & Carlene Hall

Tom & Patty Sack

Dena Adams

Katherine Harter

Ralph Samuelson

Dr. Kimberly Beatty

Mike & Marlys Haverty

Barry & Becka Schaffter

Bucky Brooks

Shirley & Barnett Helzberg, Jr.

Thomas Shireman

Jon Browne

Katrina & Tom Henke

Corrie Sifers

John & Kay Callison

Henney-Graham Fund

Charlie & Jeanne Sosland

City Wide Facility Solutions

Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Erin Stucky

Allen Collier

John & Maida Hulston

Jason Tobler

Jonathan & Lisa Cook

Carol & Fred Logan

Mary Clare Vaughn

Matthew Cooper

Janet Long

Rob & Connie Waldrop

Patricia Crabtree

Ann McCort

Brenda Wilper

Vera Doutt

Nancy McGuire

Tim & Becky Wiseman

Peggy & Terry Dunn

Renita Mollman

Sheri Womack

Courtney Earnest

Ramón & Sally Murguí­a

Evergy Services Inc.

Marcy Nelson

FORVIS

Sharon Parker

David & Geri Frantze

Janice Pearson

GEHA

Pierpont’s at Union Station

Stacchya Gray Dr. Joseph Guastello

Nicholas Keuhn Powell Family Foundation

Deborah & Gregory Guthrie

Joan & Jerry Riffel

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21C Museum Hotels 909 Properties, Inc. & the Privitera Family AARP Kansas City Chancellor Mauli & Sue Agrawal Jennie Alexander Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee Bank of America Bayer BioNexus KC Black & Veatch Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City BlueScope Foundation, North America BOK Financial Broadcom Foundation Mike & Millie Brown Burns & McDonnell Foundation Campbell Family Foundation Castetter Johnson Family Foundation Catalent Pharma Solutions LCC Country Club Bank CPKC DeBruce Foundation Dialectic, Inc. Edward F. Swinney Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Eurofins Viracor, LLC Evergy Services Inc.

$ 1 ,0 0 0 + Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Fort Hays State University Physics Department G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund Garmin International Inc. Goppert Foundation Greater Kansas City Sports Commission Hallmark Cards, Inc. Katherine Harter Heartland Coca-Cola Helzberg Diamond Shops, LLC HNTB Corporation Home Builders Charitable Foundation Honeywell Hulston Family Foundation J.E. Dunn Construction Company Jackson County Outside Agency Funding JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Kathleen L. and Michael J. Rainen Family Foundation KC Brick Store LLC Kiewit Engineering Labconco Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation Mettle Family Trust Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation MilliporeSigma Missouri Department of Transportation

MRIGlobal NASA Navy League of the United States Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund Northpoint Development Patterson Family Foundation PGAV Architects PNC Foundation Regnier Family Foundations Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts - Commerce Bank, Trustee Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. SkillBuilders Fund Sosland Foundation Stephen R. Pratt Charitable Fund Tension Envelope Foundation Terracon Tito’s Handmade Vodka T-Mobile USA, Inc. Twin Lakes Insurance Agency Variety KC W.K. Kellogg Foundation William T. Kemper Charitable Trust, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee William T. Kemper II Charitable Trust - Commerce Trust, Trustee Worlds of Fun

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