JOHNNY MORRIS' OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE

EIN: 834392705 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

SPRINGFIELD, MO

Total Revenue
$25,680,290
Total Expenses
$12,547,644
Total Assets
$360,406,762
Net Assets
$351,032,794
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
JOHN L MORRIS
Phone
4178735529
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

JOHNNY MORRIS' OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE, founded in 2019, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $25.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $13.1M, a strong 51% operating margin.

Mission

TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE CONSERVATION BY CELEBRATING THE UNIQUE BEAUTY AND HISTORY OF THE OZARKS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,510,113 Revenue: $6,564,857

OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE WAS FORMED, IN PART, TO OPERATE DOGWOOD CANYON NATURE PARK ("DOGWOOD CANYON"). DOGWOOD CANYON IS LOCATED IN MISSOURI ON 10,000 ACRES OF PRISTINE OZARK MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE NEAR...

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OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE WAS FORMED, IN PART, TO OPERATE DOGWOOD CANYON NATURE PARK ("DOGWOOD CANYON"). DOGWOOD CANYON IS LOCATED IN MISSOURI ON 10,000 ACRES OF PRISTINE OZARK MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE NEAR TABLE ROCK LAKE, WITH MILES OF CRYSTAL-CLEAR TROUT STREAMS, CASCADING WATERFALLS, ANCIENT BURIAL CAVES, UNIQUE HAND-BUILT BRIDGES, AND DEEP BLUEGREEN POOLS WHERE NATURE LOVERS CAN COME TO LEARN ABOUT THE LAND AND HISTORY OF THE OZARK MOUNTAINS. DOGWOOD CANYON WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE CANYON'S WILDLIFE AND PLANT LIFE.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,606,716 Revenue: $17,390,051

OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE WAS FORMED, IN PART, TO OPERATE TOP OF THE ROCK LOST CANYON CAVE AND NATURE TRAIL ("THE CAVE TRAIL"). THE CAVE TRAIL IS A TWO-AND-A-HALF MILE TRAIL WHERE VISITORS CAN...

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OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE WAS FORMED, IN PART, TO OPERATE TOP OF THE ROCK LOST CANYON CAVE AND NATURE TRAIL ("THE CAVE TRAIL"). THE CAVE TRAIL IS A TWO-AND-A-HALF MILE TRAIL WHERE VISITORS CAN EXPERIENCE NATURE WHILE THEY LEARN ABOUT THE GEOLOGY AND LANDSCAPE OF THE OZARK MOUNTAINS. THE TRAIL OPENED IN 2014 AFTER HUNDREDS OF HOURS WERE SPENT WALKING THE LAND AND PAINSTAKINGLY CUTTING THE CAVE TRAIL FOR VISITORS TO BE ABLE TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES YEARROUND (WEATHER PERMITTING) IN THE DRAMATIC FEATURES OF THE OZARKS, SUCH AS STUNNING ROCK FORMATIONS, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF TABLE ROCK LAKE, WATERFALLS, AND THE LOST CANYON CAVE.

Program 3
Expenses: $44,926 Revenue: $123,190

OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE WAS FORMED, IN PART, TO OPERATE ANCIENT OZARKS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ("THE MUSEUM"). THE MUSEUM HOUSES OVER 75,000 PIECES, MOSTLY FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING...

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OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVE WAS FORMED, IN PART, TO OPERATE ANCIENT OZARKS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ("THE MUSEUM"). THE MUSEUM HOUSES OVER 75,000 PIECES, MOSTLY FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING ARTIFACTS FROM NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES SUCH AS THE LOCAL OSAGE, PORTRAITS, HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARCHEOLOGICAL DIGS, ANCIENT STONEWARE, WEAPONS, AND CLOTHING. IN ADDITION TO DOCUMENTING HUMAN HISTORY, THE MUSEUM INCLUDES EXHIBITS ON WILDLIFE AND ECOLOGY IN THE OZARKS THAT PREDATES HUMAN ARRIVAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $18,910
Program Service Revenue $22,132,944
Investment Income $7,339
Other Revenue $3,521,097
TOTAL REVENUE $25,680,290

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,950,181
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $11,161,755
Other Expenses $7,597,463
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,547,644

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $25,680,290 $23,741,616 +0.1%
Expenses $12,547,644 $12,381,179 +0.0%
Net Income $13,132,646 $11,360,437 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
14

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
3
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN MIKOLAJCZYK DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.0
Highest
$0 $24,366 $177,112
JARED BOYD DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 30.0
Highest
$0 $17,078 $137,735
MIKE DANIEL DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL CARE 0.0
Highest
$0 $29,110 $134,641
AUSTIN BROWN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 20.0
Highest
$0 $11,566 $126,504
JOHN L MORRIS PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PAUL MORRIS VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN C STACK DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK WILEY DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLIN O'MARA DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE HALL DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN A MALISZEWSKI SEC. & TREASURER 2.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $25,680,290 $12,547,644 $360,406,762 $13,132,646
2022 $23,741,616 $12,381,179 $347,032,874 $11,360,437
2021 $25,308,324 $8,982,756 $334,185,479 $16,325,568
2020 $31,140,426 $6,169,319 $317,067,716 $24,971,107
2019 $346,850,000 $44,640 $285,220,757 $346,805,360
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