Pony Express Historical Association Inc
- Assets
- $5.6m
- Revenue
- $177.6k
- Investments
- $1.4m
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Saint Joseph, MO
- Founding
- 06/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-6071676
Organization Overview
Pony Express Historical Association Inc, operating under the name Patee House Museum, is located in Saint Joseph, MO. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Patee House Museum employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Patee House Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Patee House Museum generated $177.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $219.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION IS TO INTERPRET THE EARLY HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF SAINT JOSEPH, MO FROM THE DAYS OF THE PONY EXPRESS AND JESSE JAMES TO THE 1920'S USING AUTHENTIC ARTIFACTS IN THE BUILDINGS WHERE THESE EVENTS ACTUALLY OCCURRED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION IS TO OPERATE PATEE HOUSE MUSEUM AND THE JESSE JAMES HOME AS HISTORICALLY ACCURATE, EDUCATIONAL, AND INTERESTING MUSEUMS WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN LEARN AND HAVE FUN. 4,438 VISITORS TOURED. PATEE HOUSE AND THE JESSE JAMES HOME IN 2020. VISITORS CAME FROM 49 OUT OF 50 STATES AND 19 FOREIGN COUNTRIES. PATEE HOUSE IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR ITS ROLE AS THE PONY EXPRESS HEADQUARTERS AND ITS SERVICE AS THE PROVOST MARSHAL'S OFFICE DURING THE CIVIL WAR. FURTHER MORE PATEE HOUSE CONTAINS AN 1860'S STEAM LOCOMOTIVE, STAGECOACH, A WORKING VINTAGE CAROUSEL, AND MUCH MORE ALL INSIDE THE BLOCK-SQUARE, FOUR-STORY BRICK BUILDING. THE HOUSE WHERE THE INFAMOUS OUTLAW JESSE JAMES WAS KILLED NOW STANDS ON THE GROUNDS OF PATEE HOUSE. INSIDE THERE ARE EXHIBITS EXPLAINING THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESSE, INCLUDING ARTIFACTS FROM THE GRAVE, REMOVED DURING THE EXHUMATION IN 1995. THE BUILDING IS ALSO ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. CODE 900099
RESURFACED 20+ YEAR OLD PARKING LOT AT A COST OF 20,500. 15,000 WAS A GRANT RECEIVED FROM BUCHANAN COUNTY. MUSEUMS TOTAL COST AFTER GRANT WAS 5,500.
AS HEADQUARTERS OF THE PONY EXPRESS, PATEE HOUSE SERVES AS EITHER THE START OR FINISH OF THE ANNUAL RE-RIDE PUT ON EACH YEAR BY THE NATIONAL PONY EXPRESS ASSOCIATION (NPEA) IN JUNE. THE PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION WORKS WITH MEMBERS OF THE NPEA IN EIGHT STATES TO PLAN AND STAGE THE RELAY RIDE, WHICH USES APPROXIMATELY 550 PEOPLE TO CARRY COMMEMORATIVE LETTERS 2,000 MILES BY HORSEBACK. EVERY YEAR, PATEE HOUSE MUSEUM AND THE JESSE JAMES HOME ARE THE SUBJECT OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARIES. CREWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD COME TO THE MUSEUMS TO RESEARCH AND FILM AT THE HISTORIC LOCATIONS AND INTERVIEW MUSEUM STAFF. CODE 900099
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lloyd Evans Board President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
John Wolfe Board Vice President | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Joanna Shaw Board Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Teresa Peters Board Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Bob Ross Board Member | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Heather Eads Board Member | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $96 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $35,187 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,783 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $99,558 |
| Investment income | $10,500 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,479 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $177,647 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $116,991 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,521 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,799 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $355 |
| Office expenses | $5,241 |
| Information technology | $1,284 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,057 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $18,375 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $219,641 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $78,611 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,615 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,166,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,369,431 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,629,657 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,273,120 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,356,537 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,629,657 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pony Express Historical Association Inc has recieved totaling $100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dubuque County Historical Society Dubuque, IA | $42,203,208 | $9,721,079 |
The Heritage Foundation Of Williamson County Tn Franklin, TN | $23,589,168 | $5,101,900 |
Andrew Jackson Foundation Hermitage, TN | $11,010,285 | $4,320,645 |
Railroad Heritage Inc Topeka, KS | $0 | $93,486 |
Memphis Chapter For Preservation Of Tennessee Antiquities Nashville, TN | $7,377,257 | $4,193,595 |
Jefferson National Parks Association Inc St Louis, MO | $9,104,174 | $5,372,825 |
Oklahoma Hall Of Fame Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $15,367,222 | $1,723,507 |
Friends Of The Chicago River Chicago, IL | $1,960,790 | $1,822,157 |
Iowa Railroad Historical Society Boone, IA | $4,623,282 | $1,830,405 |
Landmarks Preservation Council Chicago, IL | $10,408,115 | $1,991,527 |
State Historical Society Of Missouri Columbia, MO | $7,318,381 | $1,450,178 |
American Association For State And Local History Nashville, TN | $3,183,463 | $1,709,459 |