Leavenworth Historical Museum Association

Organization Overview

Leavenworth Historical Museum Association is located in Leavenworth, KS. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leavenworth Historical Museum Association 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, Leavenworth Historical Museum Association generated $114.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $170.5k 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF LEAVENWORTH, KS AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA AND TO PRESENT IT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH MUSEUM PROGRAMS, DISPLAYS, EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS AND ANY OTHER MEANS POSSIBLE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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C.W.PARKER CAROUSEL MUSEUM. THIS MUSEUM PRESENTS THE HISTORY OF C.W. PARKER, WHO AT ONE TIME WAS THE LARGEST PRODUCER OF AMUSEMENT EQUIPMENT IN THE WORLD. THE 24,000 SQ. FT. BUILDING HOUSES 2 PARKER CAROUSELS MADE IN LEAVENWORTH AND DISPLAYS POSSIBLY THE OLDEST AMERICAN MADE CAROUSEL (CIRCA 1850-1865). GUESTS MAY RIDE THE 1913 WOODEN CAROUSEL, TOUR THE ARTIFACTS AND SHOP IN THE CAROUSEL ORIENTED GIFT SHOP. THE MUSEUM IS OPERATED SOLEY BY VOLUNTEERS AND IS NORMALLY OPEN 4 DAYS A WEEK. ENTRY TO THE BUILDING AND GIFT SHOP IS FREE, BUT A FEE IS CHARGED FOR CAROUSEL RIDES AND FOR TOURING THE ARTIFACTS. THE MUSEUM WAS RECENTLY DECLARED A NUMBER ONE TOURIST ATTRACTION IN KANSAS.


PARENT ORGANIZATION. RECEIVES GENERAL DUES AND PAYS GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ENTIRE MUSEUM SYSTEM.


FIRST CITY MUSEUM. THIS MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS THE LARGE ROLE LEAVENWORTH (THE FIRST CITY IN KANSAS) PLAYED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE SETTLING OF THE WEST. FOUR AREAS OF CONCENTRATION ARE PRISONS, INDIAN TRIBES, BUSINESSES AND FAMOUS PEOPLE AND TEH MILITARY. THE MUSEUM HAS HOSTED THE FILMING OF A NATIONAL TELEVISION EPISODE AND A PRIVATE FILM, BOTH UTILIZING THE PRISON DISPLAYS. RECENTLY THE PRISION AREA HAS BEEN ENLARGED AND A CHILDRENS ROOM NEARS COMPLETION. THIS MUSEUM IS ALSO OPERATED SOLEY BY VOLUNTEERS. TOURS ARE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BY APPOINTMENT. ADMISSION IS CHARGED.


NATIONAL FRED HARVEY MUSEUM. THIS MUSEUM IS IN THE FAMILY HOME OF FRED HARVEY - FAMOUS RESTAURANTEER KNOWN FOR HIS STRING OF RESTAURANTSAND HOTELS ALONG THE SANTA FE RAILROAD ROUTE FROM CHIACAGO TO LOS ANGELES. ARTIFACTS FROM THE FAMILY AND THE HARVEY COMPANY ARE ON DISPLAY IN THE ADJACENT CARRIAGE HOUSE. GUESTS MAY TOUR THE MANSION WHICH IS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES. STILL IN ITS FORMATIVE STAGE, THE HOME IS BEING RESTORED BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. IT IS OPEN FOR PRE-ARRANGED TOURS AND EVENTS AT THIS TIME. ADMISSION IS CHARGED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jewell West
President
$0
Emma Medina
Secretary
$0
Rick Mcdowell
Carousel Museum Chair
$0
Margaret Butler
Membership Chair
$0
Michael Seufert
Member At Large
$0
Diane Hazels
Harvey Museum Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,280
Fundraising events$4,872
Related organizations$0
Government grants $21,429
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$29,676
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$60,257
Total Program Service Revenue$25,890
Investment income $113
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $19,030
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $8,679
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $113,969

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