MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION

EIN: 481212997 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

MANHATTAN, KS

Total Revenue
$2,036,668
Total Expenses
$751,428
Total Assets
$21,324,431
Net Assets
$21,324,431
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
KS
Principal Officer
LONNIE BAKER
Phone
7855374610
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 63% operating margin.

Mission

ASSISTS THE MANHATTAN RETIREMENT FOUNDATION, INC.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $668,479
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,344,981
Other Revenue $23,208
TOTAL REVENUE $2,036,668

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $524,962
Salaries & Benefits $126,097
Fundraising Expenses $226,466
Program Expenses $524,962
Other Expenses $100,369
TOTAL EXPENSES $751,428

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,036,668 $1,182,896 +0.7%
Expenses $751,428 $353,356 +1.1%
Net Income $1,285,240 $829,540 +0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$744,502
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDA COOK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAVIN SCHMIDT MEMBER / CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY ELLIS MEMBER / VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON SMITH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BUD COX MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY WATTS MEMBER / TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA TITUS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY JO NELSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE SLOAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL SHANKLIN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAKE BAUER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BUTTON RENZ MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA FITZGERALD DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $13,108 $112,606
LONNIE BAKER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 5.00
Officer
$0 $29,944 $400,964
CHRIS NELSON FINANCE DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer
$0 $25,171 $230,932
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,036,668 $751,428 $21,324,431 $1,285,240
2024 $1,182,896 $353,356 $19,042,309 $829,540
2023 $941,148 $373,090 $17,312,977 $568,058
2022 $1,610,162 $369,270 $16,122,793 $1,240,892
2021 $1,388,489 $422,249 $17,952,795 $966,240
2020 $1,225,249 $524,686 $14,326,239 $700,563
2019 $1,148,718 $401,742 $14,107,160 $746,976
2018 $1,241,470 $407,962 $13,376,183 $833,508
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