Nonprofit · EIN 27-1040521
MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,038,281 | $1,833,470 | -$795,189 | $18,883,362 | $4,562,964 | $14,320,398 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $927,298 | $1,761,889 | -$834,591 | $19,530,938 | $4,415,351 | $15,115,587 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $409,193
- of which government grants
- $17,893
- Program service revenue
- $625,729
- Investment income
- $21
- Net rental income
- $3,000
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $338
- Other revenue
- $3,338
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $137,038
- Other salaries and wages
- $496,830
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $685,997
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,626
- Accounting fees
- $41,984
- Occupancy
- $300,718
- Depreciation
- $674,334
- Program services (functional)
- $1,621,801
- Management and general (functional)
- $203,313
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,356
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,530,938
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,883,362
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,562,964
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,320,398
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,757,749
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,320,398
- Gross receipts
- $1,038,281
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- KS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERRI THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $108,650 | $28,388 |
| FRED MERRILL JR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ANAB ABDULAHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL ENGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J FRANK EMERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT K MARTINSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DELANA MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE PLATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TROESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERRI THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $106,067 | $25,606 |
| FRED MERRILL JR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ANAB ABDULAHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL ENGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J FRANK EMERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT K MARTINSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DELANA MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE PLATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TROESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5321 W 135TH ST 2650, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223-0000
- In care of
- % FRED L MERRILL JR
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 6240 W 135th Street, Overland Park KS 66223
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FRED L MERRILL JR, 5801 W 135TH ST, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Fred Merrill Jr, 6240 W 135th Street, Overland Park KS 66223
- Signed the 990
- FRED L MERRILL JR, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (913) 333-3500
- Website
- WWW.VISITTHEMAP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE MUSEUM AT PRAIRIEFIRE IS COMMITTED TO INNOVATIVE LEARNING IN SCIENCE, THE ARTS, AND NATURAL HISTORY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THROUGH A FOUNDING COLLABORATION WITH THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY IN NEW YORK CITY, AS WELL AS WITH OTHER CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE NATION, THE MUSEUM AT PRAIRIEFIRE IS A PLACE THAT PROVIDES ACCESS FOR ALL TO UNDERSTAND AND CELEBRATE NATURAL HISTORY, THE ARTS, AND SCIENCE IN OUR REGION AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM ENGAGES VISITORS AND STUDENTS OF ALL AGES WITH WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITIONS, IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING, AND SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL AND STEAM OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE MUSEUM AT PRAIRIEFIRE IS COMMITTED TO INNOVATIVE LEARNING IN SCIENCE, THE ARTS, AND NATURAL HISTORY. THE MUSEUM ENGAGES VISITORS AND STUDENTS OF ALL AGES WITH WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITIONS, IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING, AND SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL AND STEAM OPPORTUNITIES. INDIVIDUAL TOURS, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND SHOPPING CENTER PATRONS CAN EXPERIENCE THE LOCALLY DEVELOPED EXHIBITS AND HAVE INCREASED TICKET SALES OVER PRIOR YEARS.Expenses $1,621,801 · revenue $626,067
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1040521
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A56)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,883,362
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,038,281
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,038,281 | $1,833,470 | $18,883,362 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $927,298 | $1,761,889 | $19,530,938 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $948,565 | $1,637,776 | $20,262,206 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Fred Merrill Jr | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1040521).
Questions about MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION is 27-1040521.
- Is MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names FRED L MERRILL JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,650 (TERRI THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,038,281, expenses of $1,833,470 and total assets of $18,883,362 at year end.
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