Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve
91% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Springfield, Missouri, registered in 2019, with $167,956,538 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
2500 E Kearney St, Springfield, MO, 65898 EIN 83-4392705 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$168.0M
▲ 554.0% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$13.6M
Net assets
$505.3M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve: 91% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating444 mo reserves · +92% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve: 444 mo reserves · +92% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To educate and inspire conservation by celebrating the unique beauty and history of the ozarks.
What they do
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.
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.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2500 E Kearney St, Springfield, MO, 65898
- City
- Springfield
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $346.9M (FY2019) to $168.0M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $10.8MNet assets $505.3M
Operating margin
91.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$516.2M
Total liabilities
$10.8M
Net assets
$505.3M
Salaries & benefits
$5.4M
40% of expenses
Board members
6
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,956,538▲554% | $13,646,408▲8.8% | $505,342,924▲44.0% | $516,156,624▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $25,680,290▲8.2% | $12,547,644▲1.3% | $351,032,794▲3.9% | $360,406,762▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $23,741,616▼6.2% | $12,381,179▲37.8% | $337,900,148▲3.5% | $347,032,874▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $25,308,324▼18.7% | $8,982,756▲45.6% | $326,521,628▲5.3% | $334,185,479▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $31,140,426▼91.0% | $6,169,319▲13720% | $310,191,864▲8.8% | $317,067,716▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $346,850,000 | $44,640 | $285,220,757 | $285,220,757 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Brown | Director of Human Resources | 20 | — |
| Collin O'mara | Director | 2 | — |
| Dale Hall | Director | 2 | — |
| Jared Boyd | Director of Finance | 30 | — |
| Jaymz Thomasson | Sr Info Technology Manager | 14 | — |
| John L Morris | President & Director | 2 | — |
| John Mikolajczyk | Director of Operations | 40 | — |
| John Paul Morris | Vice President & Director | 2 | — |
| Kevin A Maliszewski | Sec. & Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Megan C Stack | Director | 2 | — |
| Mike Daniel | Director of Animal Care | 0 | — |
| Nick Wiley | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow's Excavating | Construction/excavat | $3,745,395 |
| Opie's Landscaping LLC | Landscaping Services | $1,474,626 |
| Rws Entertainment Group | Ent. & Event Service | $937,440 |
| Big Cedar LLC | Landscape/sec/transp | $646,288 |
| Service Systems Associates Inc | Catering & F&b Serv | $386,637 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-4392705, based in Springfield, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve's EIN?
- Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-4392705.
- How much revenue does Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve report?
- Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve reported $167,956,538 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve's spending goes to programs?
- Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve have?
- CharityIndex grades Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Austin Brown (Director of Human Resources).
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Data for Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve (EIN 83-4392705) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.