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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1212997

MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MANHATTAN, KS 66502

Financials

$1.2M$353K2023$2M$751K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,036,668$751,428$1,285,240$21,324,431$0$21,324,431
June 30, 2024990$1,182,896$353,356$829,540$19,042,309$3,535$19,038,774
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$668,479
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,344,981
Net gain from sales of assets
$431,222
Net income from fundraising events
$19,082
Net income from gaming
$4,126
Other revenue
$23,208

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$524,962
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$118,023
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$126,097
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$20,835
Travel
$311
Program services (functional)
$524,962
Fundraising (functional)
$226,466

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,042,309
Total assets, end of year
$21,324,431
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$21,324,431
Publicly traded securities
$19,835,929
Net assets without donor restrictions
$19,365,075
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,959,356
Gross receipts
$4,127,350
Employees
2
Volunteers
75
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
KS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
LONNIE BAKERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
5$0$371,020$29,944
CHRIS NELSONFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
5$0$205,761$25,171
REBECCA FITZGERALDDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Officer
40$0$99,498$13,108
LINDA COOKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
GAVIN SCHMIDTMEMBER / CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
ANDY ELLISMEMBER / VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JASON SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BUD COXMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
HARRY WATTSMEMBER / TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KARA TITUSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MARY JO NELSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
WAYNE SLOANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
CAROL SHANKLINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BLAKE BAUERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
AMY BUTTON RENZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
LONNIE BAKERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
5$0$359,024$30,408
CHRIS NELSONFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
5$0$222,056$25,268
REBECCA FITZGERALDDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Officer
40$0$98,313$13,287
LINDA COOKMEMBER / CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
GAVIN SCHMIDTMEMBER / VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
ANDY ELLISMEMBER / TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JASON SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BUD COXMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
HARRY WATTSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KARA TITUSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MARY JO NELSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
WAYNE SLOANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
CAROL SHANKLINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2121 MEADOWLARK ROAD, MANHATTAN, KS 66502-4521
In care of
% STEPHEN J SHIELDS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LONNIE BAKER, 2121 MEADOWLARK ROAD, MANHATTAN, KS 66502
Signed the 990
LONNIE BAKER, CEO
Phone
(785) 537-4610
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE INVIOLABLE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF: SOLICITING, RECEIVING, ACQUIRING, HOLDING, MAINTAINING, INVESTING AND REINVESTING MONEY AND/OR OTHER PROPERTY, AND FROM TIME TO TIME DISBURSING THE SAME AND/OR INCOME THEREFROM TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, MANHATTAN RETIREMENT FOUNDATION, INC. TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF MANHATTAN RETIREMENT FOUNDATION, INC. ALSO, IT ASSISTS IN THE FINANCING OF THE FACILITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND MISSIONS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE OF MEADOWLARK, BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIVATE GIVING TO FURTHER THE PERSON-CENTERED MISSION OF MEADOWLARK HILLS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR RESIDENTS, THEIR LOVED ONES, AND MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, MEADOWLARK CREATES THE IRREPLACEABLE FEELING OF HOME. THESE SUPPORTERS, LIKE US, FEEL THAT THIS SUPPORTIVE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT IS ONE OF THE UTMOST PRIORITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR FUTURE.THE FOUNDATION'S WORK ALLOWS THE MEADOWLARK HILLS CAMPUS TO KEEP UP WITH CHANGING TECHNOLOGIES AND MODERN AMENITIES.
    Expenses $524,962 · grants $524,962

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-1212997
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,324,431
Income (IRS master file)
$4,127,350

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,036,668$751,428$21,324,431XML
990June 2024$1,182,896$353,356$19,042,309XML
990June 2023$941,148$373,090$17,312,977IRS
990June 2022$1,610,162$369,270$16,122,793IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-1212997).

Questions about MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION is 48-1212997.
Is MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LONNIE BAKER.
Who are the officers and directors of MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,036,668, expenses of $751,428 and total assets of $21,324,431 at year end.

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