FREEDOM S FRONTIER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2017

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1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As of and for the Year Ended

2 CONTENTS Page Independent Auditor s Report 1-2 Financial Statements: Statement of Financial Position 3 Statement of Activities 4 Statement of Functional Expenses 5 Statement of Cash Flows 6 Notes to the Financial Statements 7-11 i

3 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR S REPORT The Board of Trustees Freedom s Frontier National Heritage Area Lawrence, Kansas Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Freedom s Frontier National Heritage Area (a nonprofit organization), which comprise the statement of financial position as of, and the related statements of activities, functional expenses, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements. Management s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Freedom s Frontier National Heritage Area as of, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. mhco@mizehouser.com 534 S Kansas Ave, Suite 700 Topeka, KS p f 534 S Kansas Ave, Suite 400 Topeka, KS p f 7101 College Blvd, Suite 900 Overland Park, KS p f 211 E Eighth Suite A Lawrence, KS p f 1

4 Emphasis of Matter Prior Period Financial Statements The financial statements of Freedom s Frontier National Heritage Area as of December 31, 2016, were not audited and, accordingly, no express no opinion or other form of assurance on them. Certified Public Accountants Lawrence, Kansas August 16,

5 FREEDOM'S FRONTIER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 240,727 Investments 2,296 Total current assets 243,023 Total assets $ 243,023 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 958 Accrued leave 4,686 Total current liabilities 5,644 Total liabilities 5,644 Unrestricted net assets Undesignated 215,597 Board designated 16,782 Temporarily restricted 5,000 Total net assets 237,379 Total liabilities and net assets $ 243,023 The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this financial statement. 3

6 FREEDOM'S FRONTIER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Year ended Temporarily Unrestricted Restricted Total Revenues: Federal grant $ 357,637 $ - $ 357,637 County allocations 45, , ,914 Investment income 8,891-8,891 Contributions 446,647 6, ,799 Miscellaneous income 2,379-2,379 Net assets released from restriction 507,953 [507,953] - Total revenues 1,368,757 [32,137] 1,336,620 Expenses: Program services 1,342,797-1,342,797 Administrative services 260, ,912 Total expenses 1,603,709-1,603,709 Change in net assets [234,952] [32,137] [267,089] Net assets at January 1 467,331 37, ,468 Net assets at December 31 $ 232,379 $ 5,000 $ 237,379 The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this financial statement. 4

7 FREEDOM'S FRONTIER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Year ended Total Total Program Administrative Services Services Total Salaries and Payroll Costs $ 191,671 $ 141,856 $ 333,527 Signage 52,882-52,882 Professional Development 7,671 1,943 9,614 Contractors 504,156 15, ,156 Map and Travel Information Center 3,388-3,388 Black Jack Battlefield 10,000-10,000 Education Projects 17,594-17,594 Trip Grants 11,724-11,724 Youth Camp 16,171-16,171 Youth Corp 1,132-1,132 Annual Banquet and Meetings 8,855-8,855 Grant Program 184, ,744 Special Projects 332, ,809 Membership Fees - 2,377 2,377 Travel and Meetings - 38,618 38,618 Communications - 7,736 7,736 Software Professional Services Fees - 11,783 11,783 Office Equipment Insurance - 2,356 2,356 Office Supplies - 15,050 15,050 Marketing and Promotion - 19,947 19,947 Fundraising - 2,375 2,375 Miscellaneous Totals $ 1,342,797 $ 260,912 $ 1,603,709 The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this financial statement. 5

8 FREEDOM'S FRONTIER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year ended Cash flows from operating activities: Change in net assets $ [267,089] Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by [used in] operating activities: Depreciation - Unrealized loss [gain] on investment 251 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts payable 957 Accrued leave 610 Net cash provided by [used in] operating activities [265,271] Net increase [decrease] in cash and cash equivalents [265,271] Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 505,998 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 240,727 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid for interest $ - The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this financial statement. 6

9 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization The Freedom s Frontier National Heritage Area (the Organization) was established to build awareness of the struggles for freedom in western Missouri and eastern Kansas. The Organization achieves its goals through interpretation, preservation, conservation, and education for all residents and visitors. Basis of Accounting The financial statements of Freedom s Frontier National Heritage Area have been prepared on the accrual basis in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the estimates and assumptions based on new information. Management believes that the estimates and assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances; however, actual results could differ from those estimates. Under accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America, net assets and revenues, expenses, gains and losses are classified based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. Accordingly, net assets of the Organization and changes therein are required to be classified and reported as follows: Unrestricted net assets net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations. Temporarily restricted net assets net assets that are subject to donor imposed stipulations that may or will be met either by actions of the Organization and/or the passage of time. Permanently restricted net assets net assets that are subject to donor imposed stipulations that they be maintained permanently by the Organization. Generally, the donors of these assets permit the Organization to use all or part of the income earned on related investments for general or specific purposes. For the year ended, the Organization had no permanently restricted net assets. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of the Organization to review its plan for future activities periodically and to designate appropriate sums to assure adequate financing of such activities. The Board of Trustees has designated $16,782 in net assets. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Organization considers deposits and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Deposits The Organization maintains deposits in a bank. These deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $ 250,000. The Organization's deposits may have exceeded the FDIC insurance limits during the years ended. 7

10 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Investments The Organization's investments are reported at fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Organization invests in mutual funds and closed-end funds. Property and Equipment Property and equipment with a cost of greater than $1,000 and a life greater than one year are capitalized at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the respective asset. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred; significant renewals and betterments are capitalized. As of, the Organization did not have any capitalizable assets. Accrued Vacation-Time Off All full-time regular employees are eligible for vacation-time off benefits in varying annual amounts depending upon years of service. Employees are allowed to accumulate and carry forward a maximum amount of vacation time off of 40 hours a year. Revenue Recognition Substantially all of the Organization s revenue is from donors or governmental support. Income from government sources is recognized during the period the support is intended to cover. Prepayments are recorded as deferred revenue, whiles payments not yet received, but for which a commitment and fund availability has been established, are accrued as receivable. Income Tax Matters The Organization, which has not been classified as a private foundation, is exempt from federal income taxes under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is made in these financial statements. The Organization's policy is to evaluate uncertain tax positions annually. Management evaluated the Organization's tax positions and concluded that the Organization had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements. Form 990 filed by the Organization is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) up to three years from the extended due date of the return. Form 990 filed by the Organization are no longer subject to examination for the fiscal years ended 2013 and prior. Risks and Uncertainties The Organization maintains a significant portion of its total investments in common stock which are exposed to various risks, such as market fluctuation and credit risk. Due to the level of risk associated with these investments, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in risks in the near term would materially affect investments and the amounts reported in the statements of financial position. 8

11 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Functional Allocation of Expenses The costs of providing the various programs, fundraising, and other activities have been summarized on a functional basis in the statement of functional expenses. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time employees spend on each function. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 2. INVESTMENTS Fair values of investments at are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Description Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Equities: Common Stock $ 2,296 $ 2,296 $ - $ - Investment income [loss], net consisted of the following for the year ended : Interest and dividends $ 9,141 Unrealized gain [loss] [250] Investment income [loss], net $ 8,891 The disclosure provisions of the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly; Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to fair value measurement and unobservable. The asset or liability's fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. 9

12 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. INVESTMENTS (Continued) The following is a description of the valuation methodology used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in methodologies used at. Equities: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, although the Organization believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. The availability of observable market data is monitored to assess the appropriate classification of financial instruments with the fair value hierarchy. Changes in economic conditions or model-based valuation techniques may require the transfer of financial instruments from one fair value level to another. In such instances, the transfer is reported at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between the levels during the year. The Organization's policy is to only recognize transfers in and out of the levels at the end of the fiscal year; interim changes in the fair value inputs are not recognized. 3. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK Financial instruments which potentially subject the Organization to a concentration of credit risk principally consist of cash. The Organization places its cash with local financial institutions. At times, such deposits may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit and securities are pledged to cover that excess. At December 31, 2017, the carrying amount of deposits was $240,727 and the bank balance was $260,307. The bank balance was held by one bank resulting in a concentration of credit risk. Of the bank balance, $250,000 was covered by federal depository insurance and the remaining balance of $10,307 was unsecured. 4. CONCENTRATION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS REVENUE AND RECEIVABLE The Organization receives a substantial portion of its revenues from grants with the Federal Government and Douglas County, Kansas. These grants are governed by rules and regulations of the awarding agency. Costs charged to the respective grant programs are subject to audit and adjustment by the awarding agency; therefore, to the extent that the Organization has not complied with the rules and regulations governing the grants, refunds of any money received may be required. For the year ended, approximately 27% and 38% of the Organization s total revenue came from the Federal Government and Douglas County, Kansas, respectively. 5. CASH FLOW INFORMATION The Organization had no noncash financing transactions. All short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less are cash equivalents. The Organization has investment assets held at U.S. Bancorp Investments that are valued at a fair value of $2,

13 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 6. Subsequent Events During the year ended, the entity evaluated subsequent events through August 16, 2018, and no subsequent events requiring disclosure in the financial statements were noted. The financial statements were available to be issued on August 16,