Civic Intelligence

Museum of Prairiefire Foundation

EIN 27-1040521 • 501(c)3 • Overland Park, KS

Profile

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

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5801 W 135th StOverland Park, KS 66223

www.museumatpf.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

4.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

4th percentile

-77%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

32nd percentile

$137,038

Higher top officer pay than 32% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-3.3%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$18,883,362

Down $1,378,844 (-6.8%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$4,562,964

Up $250,936 (+5.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$14,320,398

Down $1,629,780 (-10%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,038,281

Up $89,716 (+9.5%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,833,470

Up $195,694 (+12%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$795,189

Down $105,978 (-15%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth22nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$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

2024

Assets$18,883,362
Liabilities$4,562,964
Net Assets$14,320,398
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest 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

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,038,281
Expenses$1,833,470
Net Income-$795,189
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$18,883,362
Liabilities
$4,562,964
Net assets
$14,320,398
Revenue
$1,038,281
Expenses
$1,833,470
Net income
-$795,189
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
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,038,281
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.

Open the door for bright futures by providing access to unique steam education opportunities for all.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$19,426,020$18,757,749▼ $668,271
Loans From Officers Directors$1,545,027$1,522,773▼ $22,254
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$78,724$112,931▲ $34,207
Accounts Receivable$3,750$6,453▲ $2,703
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,111$1,286▼ $7,825
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$1,089▲ $1,089
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$9,833$354▼ $9,479
Total Assets$19,530,938$18,883,362▼ $647,576
Other Assets Total$3,500$3,500→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$2,047,957$1,971,519▼ $76,438
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$822,367$1,068,672▲ $246,305
Total Liabilities$4,415,351$4,562,964▲ $147,613
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$15,115,587$14,320,398▼ $795,189
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$15,115,587$14,320,398▼ $795,189
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$19,530,938$18,883,362▼ $647,576

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$17,756,654$6,202,039$23,958,693
Other Land Buildings$136,518$1,629,193$1,765,711
Land$850,000-$850,000
Equipment$14,577$133,582$148,159
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay32nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Terri ThompsonExecutive DirectorFT$108,650$28,388$137,038

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Fred Merrill JrChairman
Anab AbdulahiDirector
Brett GordonDirector
Delana MeyerDirector
Dr Michael EngelDirector
J Frank EmertDirector
Joe PlattDirector
Scott K MartinsenDirector
Steve TroesterDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$409,193
Program Service Revenue
$625,729
Investment Income
$21
Other Revenue
$3,338
All Other Contributions
$391,300
Change in Net Assets
$-795,189
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,147,473
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$685,997
Total Fundraising Expense$8,356
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$674,334--$674,334
Other Salaries and Wages$490,565$6,265-$496,830
Occupancy$229,669$71,049-$300,718
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$135,310$1,728-$137,038
Office Expenses$8,831$31,071$7,125$47,027
Fees for Services Accounting-$41,984-$41,984
Interest-$41,971-$41,971
Payroll Taxes$33,801$432-$34,233
Other Employee Benefits$17,670$226-$17,896
Fees for Services Other$16,171--$16,171
Information Technology-$5,121-$5,121
Conferences and Meetings$4,586--$4,586
Other Expenses$3,597--$3,597
Advertising$2,332-$1,231$3,563
Insurance-$1,840-$1,840
Fees for Services Legal-$1,626-$1,626
Total Functional Expenses$1,621,801$203,313$8,356$1,833,470
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$1,545,027$1,522,773▼ $22,254
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside accountant and distributed to the board for review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested person is required to disclose the existence of his or her financial interest and must be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with board delegated powers shall receive a copy of the conflicts of interest policy and agree to comply with the policy. Directors, officer, and committee members are educated and re-educated on the policy as appropriate.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The chairman and outside consulting firms review other form 990s and industry data when making compensation decisions. The executive director's compensation is approved by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Museum of Prairiefire Foundation
EIN
27-1040521
Phone
9133333500
Address
5801 W 135TH ST, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223
Doing Business As
Museum at Prairiefire

Signing Officer

Name
Fred L Merrill Jr
Title
Chairman
Phone
9133333500
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Fred L Merrill Jr
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
35
Volunteers
60

Preparer

Firm
Cbiz Advisors LLC
Address
700 WEST 47TH STREET SUITE 1100, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112
Preparer
Lisa Burke
Phone
8169455500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2B:

“The organization uses a common paymaster to pay and report personnel costs under a cost reimbursement arrangement. All required employment tax returns are filed by the paymaster. The number of employees reported on line 2a represents the total number of employees paid by the paymaster on behalf of the organization for the tax year.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. All financial statements are prepared and maintained by an outside accounting firm and an annual financial statement review is conducted by another outside firm. This process has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART III, LINE 4:

“The organization has artifacts, models of fossils, and other natural items focused on discoveries, natural history, and culture that are especially relevant to kansas and the greater mid-west area.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The museum is a not-for-profit corporation as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to section 501(a) of the code.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE MUSEUM AT PRAIRIEFIRE IS COMMITTED TO INNOVATIVE LEARNING IN SCIENCE, THE ARTS, AND NATURAL HISTORY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)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.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS ARTIFACTS, MODELS OF FOSSILS, AND OTHER NATURAL ITEMS FOCUSED ON DISCOVERIES, NATURAL HISTORY, AND CULTURE THAT ARE ESPECIALLY RELEVANT TO KANSAS AND THE GREATER MID-WEST AREA.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE MUSEUM IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE.
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