Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation is located in Manhattan, KS. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation 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 12/2021, Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation generated $713.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $900.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER FOUNDATION FUNCTIONS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION AND WORK OF THE FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER THROUGH DYNAMIC AND VIBRANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WHICH IDENTIFY, CULTIVATE, SOLICIT AND EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO DONORS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS CAPITAL, AND PROGRAMMING, ALONG WITH DEFERRED AND ENDOWED GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF THE FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER BY PROVIDINGSUPPORT FOR ITS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, ENSURING STEWARDSHIP OF THEREGION'S TALLGRASS PRAIRIE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lesley White Foundation Director | Officer | 30 | $43,038 |
Bruce Snead President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kent Glasscock Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Mcculloh Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzan Barnes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Reese Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $28,821 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $615,819 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,759 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $644,640 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $45,089 |
Investment income | $38,152 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$15,244 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $713,043 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $733,096 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $54,050 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,037 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,215 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $36,090 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,288 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,424 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,796 |
Travel | $2,138 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,348 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $908 |
Total functional expenses | $900,325 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $87,094 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $26,009 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,260,647 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $77,617 |
Total assets | $1,451,367 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $46 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $539,084 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $912,237 |
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 | $1,451,367 |
Over the last fiscal year, Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation has awarded $729,274 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CITY OF MANHATTAN PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CITY OF MANHATTAN FOR THE FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER | $717,828 |
PRAIRIE HOLLOW PRODUCTIONS LLC PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VIDEO PRODUCTIONS THAT BRING AWARENESS TO THE FLINT HILLS | $11,446 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation has recieved totaling $310,016.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Manhattan, KS PURPOSE: KID-SCAPE PROJECT | $100,000 |
Sunderland Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: KIDSCAPE PROJECT | $75,000 |
Dwane L And Velma Lunt Wallace Wichita, KS PURPOSE: KID-SCAPE PROJECT | $50,000 |
Weary Family Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - EDUCATIONAL | $50,000 |
Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Kansas Foundation Inc Topeka, KS PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE 2021 WINTER EXHIBIT, RUN! JUMP! FLY!: ADVENTURES IN ACTION | $25,000 |
Barton P Cohen And Mary Davidson Cohen Charitable Fund Part Two Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $222,851 |
Earnings | $21,449 |
Admin Expense | $1,794 |
Net Contributions | $19,241 |
Grants | $16,957 |
Ending Balance | $244,790 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum Denver, CO | $18,125,239 | $6,645,780 |
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum Ashland, NE | $15,128,012 | $3,213,097 |
Fort Collins Museum Of Discovery Nonprofit Partner Fort Collins, CO | $7,782,958 | $1,936,888 |
Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum Grand Unction, CO | $5,462,376 | $1,740,593 |
Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation Manhattan, KS | $1,451,367 | $713,043 |
Tulsa Air And Space Museum Inc Tulsa, OK | $6,390,793 | $1,036,013 |
National Mining Hall Of Fame And Museum Leadville, CO | $3,392,122 | $1,616,613 |
Junkyard Social Club Boulder, CO | $210,242 | $338,194 |
Trailhead Childrens Museum Crested Butte, CO | $50,564 | $0 |
The National Weather Museum And Science Center Norman, OK | $150,148 | $0 |
Space Museum Bonne Terre, MO | $83,673 | $0 |
The Greater St Louis Air And Space Museum Clayton, MO | $20,380 | $0 |