Civic Intelligence

Museum of Prairiefire Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 27-1040521

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Nov 17, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.MUSEUMATPF.ORG
6240 W 135th Street66223

(913) 338-3800

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

91st percentile

51%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

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Source year 2013

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

$897,933

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Net Assets

$804,433

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Liabilities

$93,500

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

$790,059

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Expenses

$384,857

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Net Income

$405,202

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MAssets 2013: $897,933Liabilities 2013: $93,500Net Assets 2013: $804,4332013Assets 2015: $3,739,942Liabilities 2015: $3,816,308Net Assets 2015: -$76,3662015Assets 2016: $24,768,693Liabilities 2016: $5,209,503Net Assets 2016: $19,559,1902016Assets 2017: $23,648,327Liabilities 2017: $5,707,340Net Assets 2017: $17,940,9872017Assets 2021: $21,085,605Liabilities 2021: $4,449,848Net Assets 2021: $16,635,7572021Assets 2022: $20,262,206Liabilities 2022: $4,312,028Net Assets 2022: $15,950,1782022Assets 2024: $18,883,362Liabilities 2024: $4,562,964Net Assets 2024: $14,320,3982024

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$897,933
Liabilities$93,500
Net Assets$804,433
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2013: $790,059Expenses 2013: $384,857Net Income 2013: $405,2022013Revenue 2015: $958,890Expenses 2015: $3,166,744Net Income 2015: -$2,207,8542015Revenue 2016: $1,033,812Expenses 2016: $3,509,423Net Income 2016: -$2,475,6112016Revenue 2017: $1,281,489Expenses 2017: $2,849,692Net Income 2017: -$1,568,2032017Revenue 2021: $1,239,389Expenses 2021: $1,475,543Net Income 2021: -$236,1542021Revenue 2022: $948,565Expenses 2022: $1,637,776Net Income 2022: -$689,2112022Revenue 2024: $1,038,281Expenses 2024: $1,833,470Net Income 2024: -$795,1892024

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2013

Revenue$790,059
Expenses$384,857
Net Income$405,202
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Nov 17, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$790,059
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See schedule othe museum at prairiefire is committed to innovative learning in science, the arts and natural history. Through a founding collaboration with the american museum of natural history in new york city, as well as with other cultural and educational institutions in the nation, the museum at prairiefire is a place that provides access for all to understand and celebrate natural history, the arts and science in our region and around the world. The museum engages visitors and students of all ages with world-class exhibitions, important programming, and significant educational and steam opportunities.

See schedule o.the foundation was formed to develop, own and operate a museum that will house traveling exhibitions from the american museum of natural history. The traveling exhibits will explore compelling scientific and anthropologic topics.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$546,350▲ $546,350
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$66,555$50,807▼ $15,748
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$23,981▲ $23,981
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$1,399▲ $1,399
Accounts Receivable$0$10▲ $10
Total Assets$249,271$897,933▲ $648,662
Other Assets Total$182,716$275,386▲ $92,670
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,540$92,973▲ $90,433
Other Liabilities$0$527▲ $527
Total Liabilities$2,540$93,500▲ $90,960
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$246,731$804,433▲ $557,702
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$246,731$804,433▲ $557,702
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$249,271$897,933▲ $648,662

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,399$155$1,554
Other Assets Org$216--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Uli Sailer DasExecutive DirectorFT$33,028$33,028

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Fred L Merrill JrPresident
Mary BirchVice President
Bill SnyderDirector
David HillDirector
Debbie Sosland-edelmanDirector
Joseph SopcichDirector
Michael Engel PhdDirector
Ted Cable PhdDirector
Candy MerrillSecretary
Michael GrossmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$719,530
Program Service Revenue
$70,529
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$719,530
Change in Net Assets
$405,202
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$338,394
Total Fundraising Expense$53,740
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$46,463
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management-$55,000-$55,000
Advertising$25,027$6,353$23,195$54,575
Fees for Services Other$775$3,823$30,545$35,143
Comp Disqual Persons$33,028--$33,028
Occupancy$24,017$4,651-$28,668
Other Salaries and Wages$8,887$753-$9,640
Insurance-$7,627-$7,627
Office Expenses-$6,786-$6,786
Travel$3,678$1,704-$5,382
Information Technology-$4,174-$4,174
Payroll Taxes$3,795--$3,795
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,254-$1,254
All Other Expenses$563$89-$652
Conferences and Meetings$247$347-$594
Other Expenses$558--$558
Depreciation Depletion$155--$155
Total Functional Expenses$238,556$92,561$53,740$384,857
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sales Tax Payable$527
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Officers fred and candy merrill are married.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The organization has delegated control over management duties to merrill companies.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The return is prepared by an outside accountant and then reviewed by the vice-president of finance. It is also distributed to the board for its review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The foundation reviewed other form 990s and other industry data in making compensation decisions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents and financial information are available upon request in the organization's office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
27-1040521
Phone
9133383800

Signing Officer

Name
Fred L Merrill
Title
President
Phone
9133383800
Signed
2014-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Fred L Merrill
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
11
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Phone
9132341000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 12

“The difference between prior year revenue on form 990, part i, line 12 and schedule a, 2012 column, is due to pledge income not recognized in 2012.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0THE MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION ("THE FOUNDATION") QUALIFIES AS A "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE CODE BECAUSE IT SATISFIES THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST SET FORTH IN TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). THE FOUNDATION NORMALLY RECEIVES AT LEAST 10% OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND IT CARRIES ON A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM OF SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT. MOREOVER, THE FOUNDATION MEETS THE FOLLOWING FACTORS ENUMERATED IN THE REGULATIONS AS BEING INDICATIVE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT:1. PERCENTAGE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3)(III).DURING THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2013, THE PORTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT THAT QUALIFIES AS ELIGIBLE PUBLIC SUPPORT IS 33.15%, WELL IN EXCESS OF THE 10% THRESHOLD.2. SOURCES OF SUPPORT. TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3)(IV).DURING THE PAST FIVE TAX YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM A RANGE OF DONORS, INCLUDING PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, CORPORATIONS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES.3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OR POLICIES. TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3)(VI).THE MUSEUM SERVES THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND IS FREE TO ENTER. BY HAVING NO ENTRY FEE, A BROADER BASE OF INDIVIDUALS HAS ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM AND CAN ENJOY THE EXHIBITS PUT ON THROUGH THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM CIRCUIT OF TRAVELING EXHIBITS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OFFICERS FRED AND CANDY MERRILL ARE MARRIED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION HAS DELEGATED CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES TO MERRILL COMPANIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF FINANCE. IT IS ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD FOR ITS REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FOUNDATION REVIEWED OTHER FORM 990S AND OTHER INDUSTRY DATA IN MAKING COMPENSATION DECISIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIOR YEAR REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART I, LINE 12 AND SCHEDULE A, 2012 COLUMN, IS DUE TO PLEDGE INCOME NOT RECOGNIZED IN 2012.
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$897,933
Liabilities
$93,500
Net assets
$804,433
Revenue
$790,059
Expenses
$384,857
Net income
$405,202
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$18.9$4.56$14.3$1.04$1.83$0.80
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$20.3$4.31$16.0$0.95$1.64$0.69
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$21.1$4.45$16.6$1.24$1.48$0.24
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.6$5.71$17.9$1.28$2.85$1.57
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$24.8$5.21$19.6$1.03$3.51$2.48
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.74$3.82$0.08$0.96$3.17$2.21
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.09$0.80$0.79$0.38$0.41
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