Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area Inc is located in Lawrence, KS. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area 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, Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $950.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area Inc has awarded 96 individual grants totaling $4,446,405. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD AWARENESS OF THE STRUGGLES FOR FREEDOM IN EASTERN KANSAS AND WESTERN MISSOURI. WE WORK TO PRESERVE AND SHARE THE STORIES AROUND THREE MAJOR THEMES; THE SETTLEMENT OF THE FRONTIER, THE BORDER WAR AND CIVIL WAR, AND THE ENDURING STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR KANSAS AND MISSOURI HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TO RESEARCH THE ACTUAL FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AND PUBLISH THOSE FACTS IN BROCHURES AND PAMPHLETS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Ogle Executive Di | 40 | $130,377 | |
Kristin Zane Executive Co | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chip Langman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Walter H Wulf Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Duane Benton Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Hunkeler Executive Co | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $927,259 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $82,877 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,010,136 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $315 |
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 | $1,011,991 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $445,597 |
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 | $130,377 |
Other salaries and wages | $192,557 |
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 | $25,421 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,938 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $22,375 |
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 | $3,708 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,799 |
All other expenses | $11,525 |
Total functional expenses | $950,855 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $168,129 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,704 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $186,833 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,473 |
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 | $16,473 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $151,755 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,605 |
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 | $186,833 |
Over the last fiscal year, Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area Inc has awarded $440,597 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Lawrence, KS | | $251,636 |
Lecompton, KS | | $68,740 |
Lawrence, KS | | $27,821 |
EUDORA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | | | $18,205 |
KANSAS LAND TRUST | | | $17,820 |
Lawrence, KS | | $10,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area Inc has recieved totaling $131.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $131 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Liberty Memorial Association Kansas City, MO | $35,751,544 | $14,461,883 |
Corn Heritage Village Of Corn Inc Corn, OK | $5,772,212 | $6,524,606 |
The Durham Museum Omaha, NE | $15,389,425 | $5,410,421 |
Logan County Historical Society Inc Guthrie, OK | $4,494,727 | $3,890,411 |
Historicorps Morrison, CO | $763,649 | $2,724,151 |
Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Breckenridge, CO | $410,741 | $1,870,667 |
Docs Friends Inc Wichita, KS | $10,795,174 | $1,472,500 |
Norwood Hills Country Club Preservation Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $27,533 | $139,686 |
Freedoms Frontier National Heritage Area Inc Lawrence, KS | $186,833 | $1,011,991 |
Lincoln Hills Cares Denver, CO | $500,989 | $1,196,039 |
Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, KS | $9,147,966 | $2,185,552 |
Mcpherson Opera House Company Mcpherson, KS | $5,777,135 | $615,023 |