Conner Prairie Museum Inc
- Assets
- $11.5m
- Revenue
- $17.9m
- Investments
- $21.5k
- Employees
- 404
- Location
- Fishers, IN
- Founding
- 11/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 20-3402627
Organization Overview
Conner Prairie Museum Inc is located in Fishers, IN. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Conner Prairie Museum Inc employed 404 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conner Prairie Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Conner Prairie Museum Inc generated $17.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.9m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONNER PRAIRIE IS A UNIQUE HISTORIC PLACE THAT INSPIRES CURIOSITY AND FOSTERS LEARNING BY PROVIDING ENGAGING AND INDIVIDUALIZED EXPERIENCES FOR EVERYONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HISTORIC MUSEUM EXPERIENCE: CONNER PRAIRIE IS A UNIQUE HISTORIC PLACE THAT INSPIRES CURIOSITY AND FOSTERS LEARNING BY PROVIDING ENGAGING AND INDIVIDUALIZED EXPERIENCES FOR EVERYONE. THE MUSEUM STRIVES TO CULTIVATE INQUISITIVE, LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO POSSESS THE INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO ADDRESS THE SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES FACING OUR NATION. CONNER PRAIRIE'S MARKET IS COMPOSED OF A DIVERSE MIX OF AUDIENCES, FROM URBAN SCHOOL VISITORS TO SUBURBAN, THREE-GENERATIONAL FAMILY GROUPS. HOWEVER, THE MARKET CAN BE CATEGORIZED INTO FOUR BROADLY DEFINED OVERLAPPING GROUPS: 1) VISITORS FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES, 2) SCHOOL GROUPS FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA, 3) TOURISTS, AND 4) A WORLD-WIDE COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AND LEARNERS, WHO NOT ONLY VISIT THE MUSEUM IN-PERSON, BUT ALSO GAIN UNDERSTANDING, KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE MUSEUM AND ITS PROGRAMS THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S WEBSITE. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
CONNER PRAIRIE MUSEUM, INC. PROVIDES VARIOUS CLASSES, CAMPS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE GENERAL SCHOOL TOURS, GUIDED PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS AND TOUR GROUPS, AND SCIENCE PROGRAMMING. CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS INCLUDE HISTORIC CRAFTS/TRADES INCLUDING BLACKSMITHING, ARMS MAKING, TEXTILES, AND POTTERY. ANNUAL SUMMER DAY CAMPS CENTER ON OUTDOOR EXPLORATION, THE ARTS AND OTHER STEM TOPICS. SCOUT PROGRAMS INCLUDE BADGE WORKSHOPS. ADMISSION PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE OFFERED ON A DAILY BASIS AS PART OF THE ADMISSION PRICE. PUBLIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE HEADLESS HORSEMAN, HEARTHSIDE SUPPERS, A MERRY PRAIRIE HOLIDAY, HISTORY ON TAP AND FESTIVAL OF MACHINES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Willow Marketing Marketing Consultant | 12/30/21 | $730,345 |
Dynamark Commercial Printing | 12/30/21 | $183,951 |
Pgav Master Planning Project Consultant | 12/30/21 | $185,145 |
Solid Light Inc Capital Project Contractor | 12/30/21 | $100,000 |
Unlimited Play Inc Equipment Provider For Festivals | 12/30/21 | $138,958 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $346,965 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $3,721,054 |
| Government grants | $2,463,591 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,933,006 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $307,838 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,464,616 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,821,706 |
| Investment income | $1,989 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $321,590 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $612 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $263,937 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,879,069 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,323,080 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $505,736 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $318,012 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,687,986 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $266,749 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,180,532 |
| Payroll taxes | $387,828 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,875 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,020 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $879,453 |
| Advertising and promotion | $798,016 |
| Office expenses | $777,362 |
| Information technology | $25,916 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $328,399 |
| Travel | $17,475 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,320 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $197,795 |
| Insurance | $253,257 |
| All other expenses | $9,537 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,851,156 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,594,431 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $126,511 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,737,607 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $141,003 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $136,755 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $781,834 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $21,473 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,539,614 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $681,315 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $744,994 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $6,264,474 |
| Total liabilities | $7,690,783 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,780,437 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,068,394 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,539,614 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Conner Prairie Museum Inc has recieved totaling $1,332,664.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: ARTS PROGRAMMING & COVID RELIEF | $500,000 |
Eli Lilly And Company Foundation Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: PROMISED LAND AS PROVING GROUND | $250,000 |
Lilly Endowment Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: RELIGION & CULTURAL INST INITIATIVE | $200,000 |
Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc Fishers, IN PURPOSE: Conner Society | $116,000 |
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: PRAIRIE MOBILE | $50,000 |
Indianapolis Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: Prairie Pathways Campaign | $34,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $128,367,791 |
| Earnings | $29,552,858 |
| Net Contributions | $417,100 |
| Other Expense | $1,037,312 |
| Grants | $2,489,441 |
| Ending Balance | $154,810,996 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial Building St Louis, MO | $154,816,775 | $36,156,227 |
Conner Prairie Museum Inc Fishers, IN | $11,539,614 | $17,879,069 |
Chicago Historical Society Chicago, IL | $142,770,893 | $16,768,760 |
Pmml North Inc Chicago, IL | $161,806,539 | $478,889 |
Union Station Kansas City Inc Kansas City, MO | $67,441,549 | $27,511,678 |
Shakertown At Pleasant Hill Kentucky Inc Harrodsburg, KY | $23,439,163 | $8,870,243 |
Holocaust Memorial Foundation Of Illinois Inc Skokie, IL | $79,808,430 | $11,161,559 |
Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc Oshkosh, WI | $62,820,883 | $14,243,844 |
Owsley Brown Frazier Historical Arms Museum Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | $43,112,750 | $4,338,107 |
Museum Of Wisconsin Art Inc West Bend, WI | $10,712,368 | $3,038,325 |
Indiana State Museum Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $12,226,178 | $2,921,038 |
Mccreary County Heritage Foundation Inc Stearns, KY | $7,302,941 | $1,742,693 |