Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve
- Assets
- $317.1m
- Revenue
- $31.1m
- Investments
- $311.6m
- Employees
- 286
- Location
- Springfield, MO
- Founding
- 07/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 83-4392705
Organization Overview
Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve is located in Springfield, MO. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve employed 286 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve 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, Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve generated $31.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (70.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE CONSERVATION BY CELEBRATING THE UNIQUE BEAUTY AND HISTORY OF THE OZARKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE WAS FORMED, IN PART, TO OPERATE DOGWOOD CANYON NATURE PARK ("DOGWOOD CANYON"). DOGWOOD CANYON IS LOCATED IN MISSOURI ON 10,000 ACRES OF PRISTINE OZARK MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE NEAR TABLE ROCK LAKE, WITH MILES OF CRYSTAL-CLEAR TROUT STREAMS, CASCADING WATERFALLS, ANCIENT BURIAL CAVES, UNIQUE HAND-BUILT BRIDGES, AND DEEP BLUEGREEN POOLS WHERE NATURE LOVERS CAN COME TO LEARN ABOUT THE LAND AND HISTORY OF THE OZARK MOUNTAINS. DOGWOOD CANYON WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE CANYON'S WILDLIFE AND PLANT LIFE.
OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE WAS FORMED, IN PART, TO OPERATE TOP OF THE ROCK LOST CANYON CAVE AND NATURE TRAIL ("THE CAVE TRAIL"). THE CAVE TRAIL IS A TWO-AND-A-HALF MILE TRAIL WHERE VISITORS CAN EXPERIENCE NATURE WHILE THEY LEARN ABOUT THE GEOLOGY AND LANDSCAPE OF THE OZARK MOUNTAINS. THE TRAIL OPENED IN 2014 AFTER HUNDREDS OF HOURS WERE SPENT WALKING THE LAND AND PAINSTAKINGLY CUTTING THE CAVE TRAIL FOR VISITORS TO BE ABLE TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES YEARROUND (WEATHER PERMITTING) IN THE DRAMATIC FEATURES OF THE OZARKS, SUCH AS STUNNING ROCK FORMATIONS, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF TABLE ROCK LAKE, WATERFALLS, AND THE LOST CANYON CAVE.
OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE WAS FORMED, IN PART, TO OPERATE ANCIENT OZARKS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ("THE MUSEUM"). THE MUSEUM HOUSES OVER 75,000 PIECES, MOSTLY FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING ARTIFACTS FROM NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES SUCH AS THE LOCAL OSAGE, PORTRAITS, HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARCHEOLOGICAL DIGS, ANCIENT STONEWARE, WEAPONS, AND CLOTHING. IN ADDITION TO DOCUMENTING HUMAN HISTORY, THE MUSEUM INCLUDES EXHIBITS ON WILDLIFE AND ECOLOGY IN THE OZARKS THAT PREDATES HUMAN ARRIVAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Mikolajczyk Director Of Operations | 45 | $151,814 | |
John L Morris President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Paul Morris Vice President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin A Maliszewski Sec. & Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Megan C Morris Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $18,005,103 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,005,103 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,537,566 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $500 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,590,511 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $31,140,426 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $118,426 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,426 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,834,753 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,614 |
| Other employee benefits | $348,046 |
| Payroll taxes | $232,457 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $496 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $75,243 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,385 |
| Advertising and promotion | $248,336 |
| Office expenses | $244,368 |
| Information technology | $76,143 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $408,252 |
| Travel | $7,721 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,739 |
| Interest | $7,599 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $48,709 |
| Insurance | $140,304 |
| All other expenses | $252,162 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,169,319 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,335,821 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,581 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $1,410,938 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $76,842 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $46,941 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $569,196 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $311,615,397 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $317,067,716 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $196,130 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,325 |
| 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 | $6,676,397 |
| Total liabilities | $6,875,852 |
| 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 | $310,191,864 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $317,067,716 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
White Oak Conservation Foundation Chicago, IL | $35,929,276 | $1,822,227 |
Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve Springfield, MO | $317,067,716 | $31,140,426 |
George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center Inc Bartlesville, OK | $6,575,764 | $1,357,653 |
Sandhills Task Force Broken Bow, NE | $2,838,020 | $1,120,072 |
Global Resources For Environmental Education And Nature Saddlebrooke, MO | $2,253,080 | $1,001,912 |
Monarch Research Project Marion, IA | $1,124,903 | $1,390,927 |
Herbert T Weston Jr & Marian S Weston Foundation Lincoln, NE | $9,789,418 | $974,409 |
Missouri Forget-Me-Not Horse Rescue And Sanctuary Linn Creek, MO | $2,755,185 | $1,201,058 |
Amphibian And Reptile Conservancy Inc Louisville, KY | $507,302 | $546,725 |
Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center Ballwin, MO | $1,692,662 | $509,582 |
Kentucky Wildlife Center Inc Lexington, KY | $27,379 | $51,107 |
Fox Valley Wildlife Foundation Elburn, IL | $125,617 | $0 |