EIN 48-1207926

Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
State
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center is an environmental education organization in Wichita, KS whose mission is: Support of the Great Plains Nature Center and educational events.
Total revenues
$338,253
2023
Total expenses
$339,906
2023
Total assets
$454,841
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center

the Friends support the educational mission of the gpnc by funding 3 naturalist positions and providing program material. During the fiscal year, 1,677 educational programs were delivered, 7,900 persons checked out educational materials for classroom or site visits, and new materials were designed and procured to assist classroom teachers in Nature and science education. A total of 58,911 individuals visited the Center or attended one of our off-site programs.
Volunteer activities: 235 volunteers provided 5,626 hours of staffing for special events and for educational administrative assistance. They also assisted with pre-k programming, development of interpretive materials and educational publications, trial maintenance, and caring for program animals.
Gift shop: we provide program-related educational materials as well as gift and toy resources related to the natural history of the Great Plains.
All other accomplishments: walk with wildlife: visitors can see native Great Plains animals in an open setting among plants of the prairie. There were 432 individual participants. Kids can: a program for scientific inquiry by 5th grade classes. There were 527 participants, teachers, and parents. Outdoor Kansas kids: a one-day event for families with 18 hands-on stations and 204 participants. Virtual programming content on twitter, instagram, tik tok, and other platforms. Engagement of 5,900 people as a monthly average.

Who funds Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cossman F Price Memorial TrustCharitable$25,000
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$21,007
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$13,588
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center

NameTitleCompensation
Michael LeckBusiness Man$31,435
Mike LeckBusiness Manager$29,420
Connie RichardsonGift Shop Manager
Kathy FriezePresident$0
Bob GressVice President$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$309,371
Program services$3,930
Investment income and dividends$18,620
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-10,335
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$13,820
Miscellaneous revenues$2,847
Total revenues$338,253

Form 990s for Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-08990View PDF
2022-092023-01-23990View PDF
2021-092022-01-24990View PDF
2020-092021-10-20990View PDF
2019-092021-03-09990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,588 from American Online Giving Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Cossman F Price Memorial Trust
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,519 from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6232 E 29th St N
Wichita, KS 67220
Metro area
Wichita, KS
County
Sedgwick County, KS
Website URL
gpnc.org/friends/ 
Phone
(316) 683-5499
IRS details
EIN
48-1207926
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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