2024-11-15T13:57:15+00:00 2023-12-31 350921680 CROWE LLP 225 West Wacker Drive Suite 2600 Chicago IL 606061224 990 2023-01-01 203402627 Conner Prairie Museum Inc CONN 3177766000 13400 Allisonville Road Fishers IN 46038 Kyle Wenger Vice President & CFO 3177766000 2024-11-15 true Jennifer Burke P01342224 3128997000 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Norman O Burns II 13400 Allisonville Road Fishers IN 46038 23114764 false X www.connerprairie.org X 2005 IN Conner Prairie is a unique historic place that inspires curiosity and fosters learning by providing engaging and individualized experiences for everyone. 39 38 491 514 395177 0 15385511 15081533 3621740 3881793 587 20912 2652043 3096332 21659881 22080570 5763716 5788299 0 9475959 10160120 0 954549 6642340 6131658 21882015 22080077 -222134 493 7602136 6516830 3941730 2855931 3660406 3660899 Conner Prairie is a unique historic place that inspires curiosity and fosters learning by providing engaging and individualized experiences for everyone. false false 16721737 5788299 2292406 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) 2315445 0 2614881 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. 19037182 true true false false false false true false true true false false false true true false true false false false false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false false true 148 0 true 491 true true true false false false false true true false false false false false false X 39 38 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false IN X Kyle Wenger 3177766000 13400 Allisonville Road Fishers IN 46038 Brian Timmerman Board Vice Chair 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Constance Brown Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Norman O Burns II President & CEO 40.0 0.0 X X 288801 0 34752 Reggie Henderson EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER; IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Steve Hageman BOARD CHAIR 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Suzanne Gaidoo Secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Chris Simpkins BOARD MEMBER; 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Due to the difficulty in establishing a value for Collections, purchases are expensed as purchased. Standard museum procedures are used in accessioning, deaccessioning, cataloging and managing objects. The museum's procedures provide a clean, safe and stable storage environment for its permanent collections. Objects used in the living history programs are given reasonable care towards continuing preservation. There were 149 and 86 deaccessions and 102 and 31 accessions in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections Conner Prairie Museum, Inc. is divided into several sections, all of which contain art and historical treasures. The 1863 Civil War Journey includes several buildings and displays which highlight what life was like in Indiana during the Civil War. The Porter's farm and home and the school are decorated with historic art and heirlooms from the 1800's. The cedar chapel covered bridge can be considered a historical treasure itself as it was built in the late 1800's and then moved to the museum for preservation. The 1836 Prairietown includes several buildings and displays which highlight what life was like in the early 1800's in Indiana. Dr. Campbell's home is filled with equipment and displays about early 19th-century medical procedures and practices. Barker's pottery shop has a historic kick-wheel, kiln, and many more pottery-related treasures. The Conner house and garden feature heirloom gardens and historic artwork. Many more exhibits in this section of the museum contain artwork and historical treasures. The Conner homestead has hands-on exhibits and activities to explore what life was like in 1825 . The loom house features beautiful textile looms which demonstrate how fabrics and textiles were produced many years ago. The 1859 Balloon Voyage displays components of one of the earliest chapters in aviation history. The 1859 Balloon Voyage is one of the most popular exhibits in the museum. All of the exhibits in the Conner Prairie Museum, Inc. further the organization's exempt purpose to educate diverse audiences about the past. Conner Prairie Museum, Inc. is focused on educating visitors about the history of Indiana. These exhibits and historical treasures are essential to that mission. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HELD BY CONNER PRAIRIE FOUNDATION, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION) ARE to provide SUPPORT for THE PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS OF CONNER PRAIRIE MUSEUM, INC. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Museum is exempt from income taxes on income from related activities under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Additionally, the Museum is considered to be a public foundation. The Museum would be subject to income tax if any unrelated business income is generated during the year. For tax reporting purposes, the 1859 Balloon Voyage LLC and CP Property Holdings LLC are considered disregarded entities of the Museum and their activities are reported as the parent organization's information. Current accounting standards require the Museum to disclose the amount of potential benefit or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, management has determined that the Museum does not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible impact on the Museum's financial statements. The Museum does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. Conner Prairie Golf Classic 37740 28490 9250 4717 1169 0 0 37740 28490 9250 4717 1169 5886 3364 true Conner Prairie Foundation Inc 13400 Allisonville Road Fishers IN 46038 203402547 501(c)(3) 5788299 0 N/A N/A Program Support 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Conner Prairie Museum, Inc. remits grant funds to Conner Prairie Foundation, Inc. All large, unrelated grants paid are reviewed by key members of Conner Prairie Museum, Inc.'s board of directors. Conner Prairie Museum, Inc. relies on Conner Prairie Foundation, Inc.'s board of directors to monitor the use of the funds and ensure they are used for the appropriate programs and activities of Conner Prairie Foundation, Inc. X X X X false false false false false false false true false Norman O Burns II President & CEO 261767 0 25054 0 1980 0 21978 0 12774 0 323553 0 0 0 Kyle L Wenger Vice President and Chief Financial & Operating Officer 193757 0 19094 0 1290 0 16468 0 13285 0 243894 0 0 0 Andrew Bradford Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer 190982 0 18271 0 255 0 15758 0 857 0 226123 0 0 0 Richard Cooper Vice President and Chief Programs Officer (through August 2023) 98166 0 15035 0 10387 0 6709 0 21962 0 152259 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments Discretionary non-fixed bonuses were paid for all full-time and most part-time employees in 2023. X 7 311034 Market value X 5 31943 Cost 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - Number of Contributions Food inventory - Number of Contributions Form 990, Part III, Line 4a HISTORIC MUSEUM EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A) Our on-site general attendance was approximately 367,000 in 2023. These attendees are drawn largely from Central Indiana. Approximately 60% of attendees ARE YOUTH WITH THE BALANCE BEING ADULTS AND SENIORS. USUALLY, APPROXIMATELY 50,000 SCHOOL GROUP PARTICIPANTS VISIT THE MUSEUM EACH YEAR AND COME FROM ALMOST EVERY COUNTY IN INDIANA AND NEIGHBORING STATES; THOSE SCHOOL GROUPS FROM THE GREATER INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN AREA REFLECT THE DIVERSITY WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT(S). AS A GENERAL RULE, THEREFORE, SCHOOL GROUP PARTICIPATION IS FAR MORE CULTURALLY DIVERSE THAN GENERAL ATTENDANCE. FOR THE MIDWEST, CONNER PRAIRIE IS A DESTINATION FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES; IT IS A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN SUPPLEMENT OR ENHANCE IN-CLASS LEARNING, PURSUE NEW INTERESTS, AND EXPLORE NATURE, SCIENCE, ART AND HISTORY. IT IS A PLACE WHERE GRANDPARENTS CAN SHARE MEMORIES WITH GRANDCHILDREN, OR TALK ABOUT HOW BEST TO CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN IT IS A MUCH SOUGHT AFTER DESTINATION. FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS, A PLANNED FIELD TRIP TO CONNER PRAIRIE IS ONE THAT UNFOLDS THE RICHNESS OF THE PAST WHILE ENCOURAGING INTEREST BEYOND FACTS, FIGURES AND DATES. FOR BUSINESSES, THE BEAUTY, INTEGRITY AND PROGRAMMING AT CONNER PRAIRIE IS A RECRUITING TOOL THAT HELPS SELL RECRUITS ON RELOCATING TO THE AREA, AND IS AN ASSET TO THOSE ALREADY HERE. THE PRIMARY VISITOR EXPERIENCE CURRENTLY INCLUDES FIVE DISTINCT HISTORY AREAS: 1816 LENAPE INDIAN CAMP, WILLIAM CONNER HOMESTEAD, 1836 PRAIRIETOWN, 1859 BALLOON VOYAGE, AND 1863 CIVIL WAR JOURNEY. ANOTHER OUTDOOR ATTRACTION IS THE TREETOP OUTPOST AND NATURE WALK, ALLOWING VISITORS A CLOSER LOOK AT OUR NATURAL SETTING. A MODERN WELCOME CENTER IS ALSO A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE CONNER PRAIRIE COMPLEX. HERE, YOU WILL FIND AN EXHIBIT SPACE CALLED "SPARKLAB!" WHERE INDIANA'S INNOVATIVE SPIRIT IS CELEBRATED, IN COORDINATION WITH THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE, WHERE CONNER PRAIRIE IS A SMITHSONIAN AFFLIATE. ACROSS FROM THAT, DISCOVERY STATION AND CRAFT CORNER ALLOW KIDS AGES 8 AND YOUNGER A PLACE TO CLIMB, CRAWL, BUILD, EXPLORE, READ AND PRETEND. A PARTIAL LIST OF CONNER PRAIRIE'S SPECIAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDE GLORIOUS FOURTH (CELEBRATING THE NATION'S BIRTH CIRCA 1886), CURIOSITY FAIR (WHOS, HOWS AND WHYS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH), JUPITER FLIGHTS BALLOON FESTIVAL (CELEBRATING INDIANA'S BALLOONING HISTORY IN THE LOCAL AREA), AND HEARTHSIDE SUPPERS (AN INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE WITH THE GUESTS ASSISTING IN 1836 COOKING PRACTICES). ULTIMATELY, THE MUSEUM IS NOT JUST A PURVEYOR OF HISTORY, BUT CONTINUALLY STRIVES TO INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS OF INQUISITIVE STUDENTS OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee According to the organization's bylaws, the Board of Directors may create one or more committees to assist in carrying out any of the purposes of the Corporation, define the responsibilities of such committee or committees and delegate such committee or committees those powers that the Board of Directors determines to be appropriate. The Board of Directors shall appoint the members of each committee. At least two members of each committee shall be members of the Board of Directors and, if the committee is to exercise powers of the Board of Directors, then each member appointed to the committee shall be a member of the Board of Directors. The President shall be an ex-official member of all standing committees other than committees exercising audit or executive compensation responsibilities; provided, however, that in committee action constituting the exercise of a power of the Board of Directors, the participation of the President in that action shall not be considered in determining the existence of a quorum or the vote on the action. No other person employed by the Corporation shall serve on any committee. No person having a business relationship with the Corporation, or who is employed by an entity having a business relationship with the Corporation, shall serve on a committee exercising audit or executive compensation responsibilities. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A draft of the Form 990 is provided to each member of the audit committee for their individual review. An overview of the Form 990 is then presented to the audit committee by the paid tax return preparer and the senior management of Conner Prairie Museum, Inc. The presentation and meeting include a detailed discussion of the form 990 answering any questions posed by the members of the audit committee. After the audit committee approves the draft, copies of the Form 990 are provided to every voting member of the governing body before it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Every year, a conflict of interest questionnaire is sent to each interested person of the organization. After the questionnaires are completed, they are reviewed by the audit committee and the governance committee for potential conflicts of interest. The governance committee is comprised of board members and a staff liaison. At least one member of this committee is present at all board meetings to ensure that board members with potential conflicts abstain from participating in discussions and voting on transactions related to those potential conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The Executive Compensation Committee, consisting of five current or former Board members, conducted a performance evaluation survey of the President/CEO. The entire Board had the opportunity to rate the President/CEO and offer comments. The Committee analyzed the results of the survey, researched comparative compensation data, and made a recommendation to the Board Chair. The data was then reviewed and approved by the Chair who then presented his recommendation to the Board in an Executive Session. This process took place in 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The Executive Compensation Committee, consisting of five current or former Board members, conducted a performance evaluation survey of Vice Presidents. The Committee analyzed the results of the survey, researched comparative compensation data, and discussed with the President/CEO. The data was then reviewed and approved by the President/CEO who then presented his recommendation to the Board in an Executive Session. This process took place in 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. 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