2014-08-26T16:24:04-05:00 2014-04-30 371196235 HEINOLD BANWART LTD 201 CLOCK TOWER DRIVE THIRD FLOOR EAST PEORIA IL 616112449 990 2013-05-01 376018736 PRAIRIE LANDS FOUNDATION CO BLUESTEM BANK PRAI 8156922369 104 E LOCUST FAIRBURY IL 61739 DAVID HAMMER PRESIDENT 8156924363 2014-08-19 1 VICKI A NURNBERGER P00072164 3096944251 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z DAVID HAMMER C/O BLUESTEM BANK 104 E LOCUST FAIRBURY IL 61739 113630 0 X WWW.PRAIRIELANDS.ORG X 1965 IL PROMOTION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY IN FAIRBURY AND AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS 13 12 3 135 0 0 26996 34488 0 0 65472 71940 5315 5806 97783 112234 50253 30441 0 0 7966 7966 0 0 0 74007 30936 132226 69343 -34443 42891 3223205 3553788 35000 0 3188205 3553788 PROMOTION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY IN FAIRBURY AND AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS 0 0 31342 COSTS RELATED TO PROMOTION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 10461 10461 GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE SURROUNDING AREA TO HELP THE ORGANIZATIONS PAY FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT OR CAPITAL ITEM. VARIOUS GRANTS AWARDED. 19980 19980 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. 35 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED. 61783 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 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 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 X 13 12 0 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 DAVID HAMMER PRESIDENT 1.30 X X 0 0 0 MILA HANDLER DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 PAUL KELSON TREASURER 1.30 X X 0 0 0 JAMES PATERNOSTER DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 CALVIN JACKSON DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 DANNIELLE JACKSON DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 THOMAS KAHLE DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 GORDON KINATE DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 EDWARD PALEN DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 DEAN WESSELS DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 JAY WALTER VICE PRESIDENT 0.30 X X 0 0 0 TERRI WELLS SECRETARY 1.30 X X 600 0 0 BLAISE DEMUTH DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34488 34488 71940 71940 7202 1396 5806 5806 5806 112234 0 0 77746 10461 10461 19980 19980 7400 6800 600 566 520 46 1963 1963 3054 3054 1408 1408 6982 6982 1356 1356 10427 10427 2133 2133 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 2203 2203 TRUSTEE FEE 1140 1140 WEB HOSTING 180 180 GIFTS AND PROMOTION 90 90 69343 61783 7560 0 227111 245427 581630 65100 526957 516530 717205 825392 1751932 1966439 3223205 3553788 35000 35000 0 X 1341245 1465163 1846960 2088625 3188205 3553788 3223205 3553788 42891 322692 0 X 0 0 0 X 78694 28998 36238 26996 34488 205414 78694 28998 36238 26996 34488 205414 113571 91843 52731 58621 67923 71987 79142 330404 535818 0.17140 0.16280 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 2151518 22288 322097 19480 40922 2435501 1922121 11832 263797 16000 30232 2151518 1876732 25395 95182 19575 55613 1922121 1653907 12149 236876 16200 10000 1876732 1346248 74289 312798 12250 67178 1653907 0.14000 0.86000 0 0 427871 427871 5684 410 5274 98982 41328 57654 49093 23362 25731 516530 PATRONAGE STOCK 7 F 18002 SHS FEDERATED TOTAL RETURN BOND FD 199280 F 2220 SHS AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS 260895 F 3307 SHS DISNEY 262377 F 3200 SHS EXXON MOBILE 327712 F 1400 SHS IBM 275058 F 2150 SHS JOHNSON & JOHNSON 217774 F 7200 PZIZER INC. 225216 F 2400 PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO. 198120 F 1966439 1 FORREST HISTORICAL SOCIETY 303 E KRACK FORREST IL 617410717 753023253 501(C)(3) 5940 RESTORATION OF THE HAMPSHIRE HOTEL 1 0 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE PLANNING TO FURTHER HIS OR HER STUDIES IN A VOCATIONAL FIELD. 42 19980 PART I, LINE 2: CONTRIBUTIONS TO GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATONS ARE MADE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IDEAS FOR PROJECTS OR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN KEEPING WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ARE PRESENTED BY VARIOUS SPEAKERS AND DISCUSSED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE GOVERNING MEMBERS OF PRAIRIE LANDS FOUNDATION. 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. USE OF FUNDS ARE MONITORED BY REPORTS TO THE BOARD FROM AGENTS OF DONEE ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS COPIES OF CLOSING STATEMENTS, ETC. BRIAN HAMMER CHILD OF PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 400 SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION ELIZABETH KINATE CHILD OF DIRECTOR 400 SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION CLAIRE HAMMER CHILD OF PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 400 SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 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 THERE IS NO REVIEW PROCESS IN PLACE FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS. THE ONLY COMPENSATED DIRECTOR IS ALSO AN EMPLOYEE. NO OTHER EMPLOYEES MEET THE CRITERIA OF A KEY EMPLOYEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST