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EIN 20-5933710

The Pioneer Bluffs Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Matfield Green
State
Kansas
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Pioneer Bluffs Foundation aims to transform into a hub for ranching history in the Flint Hills by preserving the historic Pioneer Bluffs ranch and educating the public about conservation and stewardship of its natural, agricultural, and historic resources.
Total revenues
$245,284
2023
Total expenses
$206,563
2023
Total assets
$1,204,414
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at The Pioneer Bluffs Foundation

Preservation of Pioneer Bluffs, a historic ranch, and engage in, demonstrate, and educate the public regarding the conservation and stewardship of its historic, natural and agricultural resources.

Who funds The Pioneer Bluffs Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$50,000
The Trusler FoundationWisdom Keepers Project$16,500
Bill House FoundationFunding for Special Programs and Daily Operations$16,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at The Pioneer Bluffs Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Lynn SmithExecutive Director
Nancy MattkeBoard President$0
Josh HoyVice President$0
Justin GarrTreasurer$0
Jeff DavidsonSecretary$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for The Pioneer Bluffs Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$183,274
Program services$24,238
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$37,338
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$434
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$245,284

Form 990s for The Pioneer Bluffs Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-15990View PDF
2022-122023-10-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-30990View PDF
2020-122021-07-07990View PDF
2019-122020-09-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Bill House Foundation
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $72,048 from Emporia Community Foundation
July 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
695 KS Hwy 177
Matfield Green, KS 66862
County
Chase County, KS
Website URL
pioneerbluffs.org/ 
Phone
(620) 753-3484
IRS details
EIN
20-5933710
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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