EIN 20-3402627

Conner Prairie Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
489
State
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Conner Prairie Museum inspires curiosity and fosters learning through engaging and individualized experiences for everyone. The museum provides various classes, camps, educational programs, and workshops, including general school tours, guided programs for schools and tour groups, as well as science programming. Additionally, historic classes are offered as part of their educational offerings.
Total revenues
$21,659,881
2022
Total expenses
$21,882,015
2022
Total assets
$7,602,136
2022
Num. employees
489
2022

Program areas at Conner Prairie Museum

HISTORIC MUSEUM EXPERIENCE: Conner Prairie is a unique historic place that inspires curiosity and fosters learning by providing engaging and individualized experiences for everyone. THE MUSEUM STRIVES TO CULTIVATE INQUISITIVE, LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO POSSESS THE INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO ADDRESS THE SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES FACING OUR NATION. CONNER PRAIRIE'S MARKET IS COMPOSED OF A DIVERSE MIX OF AUDIENCES, FROM URBAN SCHOOL VISITORS TO SUBURBAN, THREE-GENERATIONAL FAMILY GROUPS. HOWEVER, THE MARKET CAN BE CATEGORIZED INTO FOUR BROADLY DEFINED OVERLAPPING GROUPS: 1) VISITORS FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES, 2) SCHOOL GROUPS FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA, 3) TOURISTS, AND 4) A WORLD-WIDE COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AND LEARNERS, WHO NOT ONLY VISIT THE MUSEUM IN-PERSON, BUT ALSO GAIN UNDERSTANDING, KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE MUSEUM AND ITS PROGRAMS THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S WEBSITE. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
Conner Prairie Museum, Inc. Provides various classes, camps, educational programs and workshops. Education programs include general school tours, guided programs for schools and tour groups, and science programming. Classes and workshops include historic crafts/trades including blacksmithing, arms making, textiles, and pottery. Annual summer day camps center on outdoor exploration, the arts and other stem topics. Scout programs include badge workshops. Admission programs include special events and activities that are offered on a daily basis as part of the admission price. Public programs include headless horseman, hearthside suppers, a merry Prairie holiday, history on tap and jupiter flights balloon festival.

Grants made by Conner Prairie Museum

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Conner Prairie FoundationProgram Support$5,763,716

Who funds Conner Prairie Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Conner Prairie FoundationProgram Support$6,580,474
Lilly EndowmentCapital Campaign$5,000,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$75,900
...and 23 more grants received totalling $12,087,110

Personnel at Conner Prairie Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Norman BurnsBoard Member$275,348
Kyle WengerVice President and Chief Financial Officer$207,686
Andrew BradfordVice President and Chief Advancement Officer / Chief Development Officer$202,409
Richard CooperVice President and Chief Programs Officer$152,090
Jon StolzManaging Vice President
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Conner Prairie Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,385,511
Program services$3,621,740
Investment income and dividends$2,169
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,415,889
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,582
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,151,285
Miscellaneous revenues$84,869
Total revenues$21,659,881

Form 990s for Conner Prairie Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122020-02-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $6,580,474 from Conner Prairie Foundation
December 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Visit Hamilton County Indiana
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible 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
Facebook page
connerprairie 
Twitter profile
@connerprairie 
IRS details
EIN
20-3402627
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
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
Central organization
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