Pony Express Historical Association Inc

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 12/2022, 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 12/2022, Patee House Museum generated $183.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $100.8k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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:

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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. 7,267 VISITORS TOURED. PATEE HOUSE AND THE JESSE JAMES HOME IN 2022. VISITORS CAME FROM 50 OUT OF 50 STATES AND 22 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


ADDED TWO NEW EXHIBITS TO THE THIRD FLOOR. A UNION PROVOST MARSHAL'S OFFICE AND A "PENNY ARCADE". RECEIVED GRANT FROM BUCHANAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.


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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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $15,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$33,711
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$48,711
Total Program Service Revenue$88,688
Investment income $20,756
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 $19,455
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $183,904

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