Better Ponca Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $132.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ponca, NE
- Founding
- 03/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-0757049
Organization Overview
Better Ponca Foundation Inc is located in Ponca, NE. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Ponca Foundation 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 12/2021, Better Ponca Foundation Inc generated $132.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $198.5k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE SMALL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN NEBRASKA TO BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING PUBLIC PROGRAMS, ENTITIES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING YOUTH EDUCATION AND TO HELP RAISE DONATIONS AND OBTAIN GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY, CITY OF PONCA AND FOR THE STATE OWNED PONCA STATE PARK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE CITY OF PONCA FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY SPORTS COMPLEX AND CITY OF PONCA'S STANDING BEAR PUBLIC PARK INCLUDING LIGHTING AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.
OUTDOOR PROGRAM SUPPORT, ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS AT PONCA STATE PARK INCLUDING SUPPORT OF THE STATE PARK'S PUBLIC, FREE MISSOURI RIVER OUTDOOR EXPO, IMPROVEMENTS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE PARK'S ERIC WEIBE SHOOTING COMPLEX, THE PARK'S WOMEN'S WELLNESS WEEKEND AND SUPPORT OF EVENT MARKETING.
GRANTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS TO BENEFIT AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE PUBLIC LIBRARY, PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL, CITY PARK SIGNAGE, SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER, DOWNTOWN BENCHES AND GIRLS SOFTBALL.
DISTRIBUTION OF $5,681 FROM AN ENDOWED FUND FOR PUBLIC COMMUNITY RELATED APPROVED IMPROVEMENT, MEETING RELATED COSTS TO ACCOMPLISHMENTS SERVICES AND ODD EXPENSES FOR THE STATE OF NEBRASKA'S PONCA STATE PARK MISSOURI RIVER OUTDOOR EXPO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Ericksen President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Burrell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Foulks Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Tammy Book Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Kingsbury Finance Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Cheri Albrecht Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $102,497 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $102,497 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,445 |
| Investment income | $18,750 |
| 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 | $132,692 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $194,892 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,141 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,445 |
| Total functional expenses | $198,478 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,099 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,573 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,085,334 |
| Total assets | $1,164,006 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,164,006 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,164,006 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Better Ponca Foundation Inc has awarded $181,299 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF PONCA PURPOSE: To City of Ponca for ball field lighting, and city park redevelopment including a playground and signage. | $111,034 |
STATE OF NEBRASKA PONCA STATE PARK PURPOSE: Support of Ponca State Park Missouri River Outdoor Expo, park benches, public event marketing and Women's Wellness Weekend. | $64,584 |
PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 PURPOSE: A distribution from an endowed fund for benefit of the School's Sports Complex. Funds used for complex parking lot lighting improvements. | $5,681 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Better Ponca Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $11,810.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Nra Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: General Shooting Program | $11,780 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,060,433 |
| Earnings | $18,669 |
| Net Contributions | $18,938 |
| Grants | $12,706 |
| Ending Balance | $1,085,334 |
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