Silos And Smokestacks National Heritage Area Inc
- Assets
- $808.5k
- Revenue
- $821.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Waterloo, IA
- Founding
- 02/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 42-1387305
Organization Overview
Silos And Smokestacks National Heritage Area Inc, operating under the name Silos And Smokestacks, is located in Waterloo, IA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (N99) the organization is classified as: Recreation & Sports N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Silos And Smokestacks employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Silos And Smokestacks 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 12/2023, Silos And Smokestacks generated $821.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $842.7k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PRESERVE AND TELL THE STORY OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE AND ITS GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES THAT CELEBRATE THE LAND, PEOPLE, AND THE COMMUNITIES OF THE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PARTNERSHIP SITE SUPPORT: SILOS & SMOKESTACKS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA (SSNHA)WORKS TO PRESENT THE COMPLETE STORY OF AMERICA'S AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS THROUGH BALANCED AND COHESIVE INTERPRETATION ACROSS THE HERITAGE AREA. SITES AND ACTIVITIES DEVELOP AND INTERPRET THE STORY THAT DEFINES THE SSNHA. THIS WORK REQUIRES PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF KEY RESOURCES THAT TELL THE STORY. WORK INCLUDES DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES FOR HOW THE STORY IS SHARED WITH RESIDENTS AND THE PUBLIC, AS WELL AS HOW PARTNERS BUILD CAPACITY, INTERPRETATION, PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND SEAMLESS EXPERIENCES.
SUSTAIN THE SILOS & SMOKESTACKS ORGANIZATION: CULTIVATE EXISTING AND NEW PARTNERSHIPS AT MANY LEVELS FOR A VARIETY OF RESOURCES TO ASSURE THAT SSNHA MATURES AS AN ECONOMIC, INTERPRETIVE AND PRESERVATION FORCE, INCLUDING OBTAINING AND ALLOCATING FUNDING TO SUPPORT SSNHA PROJECTS. SSNHA CONTINUALLY NETWORKS AND BUILDS PARTNERSHIP TO CONNECT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INTERESTS TO SUPPORT ALL ASPECTS OF HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT ULTIMATELY ADDING TO THE VIGOR OF THE REGION'S ECONOMY.
INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS, INTEREST AND VISITATION TO THE HERITAGE AREA: THIS WORK FOCUSES ON INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SSNHA IN ORDER TO INCREASE VISITS TO SITES AND COMMUNITIES. THE INTERPRETIVE STORY OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE EMBODIED IN THE SITES IN THE HERITAGE AREA WILL BE PROUDLY TOLD TO THE PUBLIC. WORK ADDRESSES THE NEED TO COMMUNICATE MORE WIDELY THE EXISTENCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF A NATIONALLY ENDORSED AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE EXPERIENCE AND BUILD AGRICULTURAL AND HERITAGE TOURISM IN NORTHEAST IOWA.
BUILD LOCAL COMMUNITY CAPACITY: WORK ADDRESSES THE OPPORTUNITY THAT COMMUNITIES IN THE SSNHA HAVE TO BUILD UPON THE SYNERGY OF WORKING TOGETHER TO DRAW PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO NORTHEAST IOWA WHERE VISITORS CAN LEARN ABOUT THE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE COUNTRY. THE STORIES ARE TOLD THROUGH CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL AMENITIES IN NORTHEAST IOWA, WHILE ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF SSNHA COMMUNITIES AND PRESERVING THEIR HISTORY AND CULTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cara Miller Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $122,150 |
Casey Anderson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Blanshan Director Vic | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chloe Carson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gail Carter Director Tre | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Michael Cook Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $707,208 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $103,955 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $811,163 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,540 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $820,959 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $18,055 |
| 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. | $125,364 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,112 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $355,785 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,068 |
| Fees for services: Management | $32,460 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,118 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,773 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $185 |
| Office expenses | $46,528 |
| Information technology | $29,984 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,454 |
| Travel | $17,374 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,225 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,314 |
| Insurance | $10,217 |
| All other expenses | $273 |
| Total functional expenses | $842,728 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $468,100 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,564 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $125,532 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $208,338 |
| Total assets | $808,534 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,764 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $200,090 |
| 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 | $230,179 |
| Total liabilities | $433,033 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $375,501 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $808,534 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Silos And Smokestacks National Heritage Area Inc has awarded $19,473 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SEED SAVER EXCHANGE PURPOSE: DEV/IMPLEMENT SIGNAG | $10,000 |
MOTORMILL FND PURPOSE: DEV/INTERP PLAN | $9,473 |