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EIN 20-3402547

Conner Prairie Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Fishers
State
Indiana
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
The Conner Prairie Foundation serves as a supporting organization for Conner Prairie Museum, owning and preserving the land, buildings, and improvements that make up the visitor experience. Additionally, it manages endowment funds and other restricted gifts to ensure their growth and prudent management. The foundation also assists in funding operations for the museum.
Related structure
Conner Prairie Foundation is a subordinate organization under Conner Prairie Museum.
Total revenues
$27,649,058
2023
Total expenses
$7,604,590
2023
Total assets
$177,898,025
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Conner Prairie Foundation

Conner Prairie Foundation, Inc. Assists in the funding of operations for Conner Prairie museum, Inc.

Grants made by Conner Prairie Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Conner Prairie MuseumProgram Support$5,845,624

Who funds Conner Prairie Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Conner Prairie MuseumProgram Support$5,788,299
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$13,000

Personnel at Conner Prairie Foundation

NameTitle
Kyle WengerChief Financial Officer

Financials for Conner Prairie Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,560,079
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,057,635
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$100,010
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$15,931,334
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$27,649,058

Form 990s for Conner Prairie Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,788,299 from Conner Prairie Museum
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,763,716 from Conner Prairie Museum
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsConservation easementOperates internationallyEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
13400 Allisonville Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Hamilton County, IN
Website URL
connerprairie.org/ 
Phone
(317) 776-6000
IRS details
EIN
20-3402547
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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