2021-11-01T11:27:15-05:00 2021-04-30 363168081 SIKICH LLP 201 CLOCK TOWER DR 3RD FLOOR EAST PEORIA IL 61611 990 2020-05-01 376018736 PRAIRIE LANDS FOUNDATION C/O BLUESTEM BANK PRAI 8156922369 104 E LOCUST FAIRBURY IL 61739 DAVID HAMMER PRESIDENT 8156924363 2021-10-27 1 DAVID HAMMER 999009999 NATHAN ISENBERG P01236238 3096944251 2021-10-27 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z DAVID HAMMER C/O BLUESTEM BANK 104 E LOCUST FAIRBURY IL 61739 158441 0 X WWW.PRAIRIELANDSFOUNDATION.ORG X 1965 IL PROMOTION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY IN FAIRBURY AND AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS 13 13 3 75 0 0 152678 62271 29226 0 97987 90771 2528 3071 282419 156113 29005 28947 0 0 21046 21315 0 0 0 79501 107288 129552 157550 152867 -1437 4295947 5334408 0 0 4295947 5334408 PROMOTION OF CHARITABLE COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PUBLIC SPACES, AND THE CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION AND BEAUTIFICATION OF URBAN AND RURAL AREAS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA OF LIVINGSTON, MCLEAN AND FORD COUNTIES IN ILLINOIS. 0 0 120215 COSTS RELATED TO PROMOTION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 28947 28947 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO SENIORS IN, OR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS FROM, PRAIRIE CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #8 WHO ARE PLANNING TO FURTHER HIS OR HER STUDIES IN A DEGREED PROGRAM OR A VOCATIONAL FIELD. 54 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO 48 INDIVIDUALS. 149162 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 IL X DAVID HAMMER 8156924363 104 E LOCUST FAIRBURY IL 61739 X DAVID HAMMER PRESIDENT 1.30 X X 0 0 0 MILA HANDLER DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 JAMES PATERNOSTER DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 DR CALVIN JACKSON DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 DANNIELLE JACKSON SECRETARY 1.30 X X 0 0 0 GORDON KINATE DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 ALBERTA KINATE DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 DEAN WESSELS DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 ROBERT WALTER JR DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 KAREN HARMS DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 MARK TRAINOR DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 ROBERT DUFFY VICE PRESIDENT 0.30 X X 0 0 0 ERIK KURTENBACH DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 HENRY HANDLER TREASURER 1.30 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62271 62271 90771 90771 5399 2328 3071 3071 3071 156113 0 0 93842 X 28947 28947 19800 19800 1515 1515 750 750 3027 3027 75023 75023 2016 2016 120 120 12032 12032 11845 11845 TRUSTEE FEE 2400 2400 DUES & FILING FEES 75 75 157550 149162 8388 0 407058 396171 712372 133667 564701 578705 1488402 2059900 1740113 2203959 95673 95673 4295947 5334408 0 0 X 1776433 2109248 2519514 3225160 4295947 5334408 4295947 5334408 -1437 1039898 0 X 0 0 0 X 102033 157359 144050 55841 62271 521554 102033 157359 144050 55841 62271 521554 200780 320774 96120 97971 101533 103386 96170 495180 1016734 0.31550 0.28920 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 17A - FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST PRAIRIE LANDS FOUNDATION (PLF) IS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER I.R.C. SEC 501(C)(3). PLF IS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN I.R.C. SEC 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). PLF IS CURRENTLY NOT RECEIVING 33 1/3% OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE "GENERAL PUBLIC" AS DEFINED IN TREASURY REG. SEC 1.170A-9(E)(6) OR FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AS DEFINED IN TREASURY REG. SEC 1.170A-9(E)(8). HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION IS "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" BASED ON THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OUTLINED WITHIN TREASURY REG. SEC 1.170A-9(E)(3) AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. TREASURY REG. SEC 1.170A-9(E)(3)(I): THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC SUPPORT NORMALLY RECEIVED BY PLF EQUALS AT LEAST 10% OF THE TOTAL SUPPORT NORMALLY RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION. TREASURY REG. SEC 1.170A-9(E)(3)(II): PLF MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM TO MAKE THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THIS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. THIS PROGRAM, IN TURN, ENCOURAGES AND SOLICITS DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY. TREASURY REG. SEC 1.170A-9(E)(3)(III): A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THE PLF'S SUPPORT IS FROM INVESTMENT INCOME ON LARGE ENDOWMENT FUNDS. VARIOUS DONORS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC HAVE DONATED THESE FUNDS TO PLF. TREASURY REG. SEC 1.170A-9(E)(3)(IV): THE PRIMARY SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDED BY DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES. PLF'S EXEMPT PURPOSES ARE TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA TO PAY FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS OR CAPITAL ITEMS AND AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND STUDENTS IN THEIR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION WHO CURRENTLY ATTEND OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM PRAIRIE CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #8 AND ARE PLANNING TO STUDY TOWARDS A DEGREE OR CONTINUE IN A VOCATION FIELD. PLF DOES NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF DONATIONS FROM ANY ONE FAMILY. TREASURY REG. SEC 1.170A-9(E)(3)(V): PLF HAS A GOVERNING BODY WHICH REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF VARIOUS COMMUNITY LEADERS. TREASURY REG. SEC 1.170A-9(E)(3)(VI): PLF PROVIDES GRANTS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA TO PAY FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS OR CAPITAL ITEMS AND AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND STUDENTS IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHO CURRENTLY ATTEND OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM PRAIRIE CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #8 AND ARE PLANNING TO STUDY TOWARDS A DEGREE OR IN A VOCATIONAL FIELD. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON A CONTINUING BASIS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ANY MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR PUBLIC ORGANIZATION IN NEED OF THESE SERVICES WHO MEETS CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2918727 750 952940 28447 109336 3734634 3124547 31125 -164037 28505 44403 2918727 2789850 8500 420705 27091 67417 3124547 2927454 4772 4393 26745 120024 2789850 2767741 1850 240931 37979 45089 2927454 0.14000 0.86000 0 0 533327 533327 5684 3063 2621 124268 87948 36320 49093 42656 6437 578705 PATRONAGE STOCK 7 F 2,220 SHS AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS 640426 F 3,307 SHS DISNEY 615168 F 2,150 SHS JOHNSON & JOHNSON 349870 F 7,200 SHS PFIZER INC. 278280 F 2,400 SHS PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO. 320208 F 2203959 PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION USES THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO PAY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. 1 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE PLANNING TO FURTHER HIS OR HER STUDIES IN A VOCATIONAL FIELD. 48 28947 PART I, LINE 2: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN, OR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS FROM, PRAIRIE CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #8 WHO ARE PLANNING TO FURTHER HIS OR HER STUDIES TOWARDS A DEGREE OR IN A VOCATIONAL FIELD. RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN BY A COMMITTEE OF PRAIRIE LANDS GOVERNING MEMBERS AND EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS. MALLORY BAHLER GRANDDAUGHTER OF DIRECTOR 500 SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION DAVID HAMMER TRUST OFFICER AT BANK OF PONTIAC BANK OF PONTIAC RECEIVES TRUST/AGENCY ACCOUNT INCOME AND BROKERAGE REVENUE FROM PRAIRIE LANDS FOUNDATION FOR HOLDING INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS 0 PART III A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, WHICH CONSISTS OF BOARD AND GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS, DETERMINES THE RECIPIENTS WHO WILL RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE PRAIRIE CENTRAL AREA EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND BEFORE PRESENTING TO THE BOARD. PART IV FEES CHARGED TO PRAIRIE LANDS FOUNDATION ARE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. DAVID HAMMER DOES NOT BENEFIT IN HIS POSITION AS TRUST OFFICER FOR BANK OF PONTIAC FROM HIS ROLE AS PRESIDENT AND BOARD MEMBER FOR PRAIRIE LANDS FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 MILA HANDLER AND HENRY HANDLER HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY SUBMIT SIGNED CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST STATEMENTS CONFIRMING THAT ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS BEEN DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD IN WRITING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 NO DIRECTORS ARE COMPENSATED AND NO EMPLOYEES MEET THE CRITERIA OF A KEY EMPLOYEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G EDUCATION PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 550. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 550. PICKLE BALL PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,000. MARSH PARK REVITALIZATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 52,324. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 52,324. MUNZ PARK PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,561. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,561. WOODS TRAILS AND BRIDGES PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,117. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,117. DUGOUT PROJECT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,171. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,171. GIRL SCOUTS PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,300. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,300.