Oregon Trail Center Inc is located in Montpelier, ID. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Oregon Trail Center Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Trail Center Inc 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 09/2020, Oregon Trail Center Inc generated $173.2k 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 (10.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $254.4k during the year ending 09/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE OREGON TRAIL CENTER'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE A HISTORICAL MUSEUM WHICH PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE HISTORY OF THE OREGON TRAIL AND ITS PASSAGE THROUGH MONTPELIER AND THE STATE OF IDAHO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL TOURS OF THE MUSEUM. PARTICIPATING IN A CAMP FIRE, RIDING IN AN AUTOMATED COVERED WAGON AND LISTENING TO TALES OF THE OREGON TRAIL TRAVELERS GIVE ATTENDEES A FEEL FOR THE DAILY LIFE OF THOSE WHO TRECKED THROUGH THIS AREA IN THE 1800'S.
SCENIC TRAILS CHUCK WAGON PARTICIPANTS EAT A MEAL WHILE VIEWING AN HISTORIC MOVIE OF THE LIFE AS IT WAS ON THE OREGON TRAIL.
SPECIAL THEATER EVENTS. VARIOUS ARTISTS ARE BROUGHT TO THE CENTER TO PERFORM IN THE THEATER. SUCH CULTURAL EVENTS GIVE THE AREA RESIDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SPECIAL TALENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Heber Dunford Secretary/tr | Officer | $0 | |
June Marie Saxton President | Officer | $0 | |
Al Harrison Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Dianne Morris Masten Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Laurie Harrison Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Jim Parker Vice Preside | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,750 |
Investment income | $4 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $108,295 |
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 | $4,080 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $173,242 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $81,135 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,480 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,750 |
Advertising and promotion | $959 |
Office expenses | $9,683 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,119 |
Travel | $1,556 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $23,736 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $69,871 |
Insurance | $11,098 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $254,387 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,993 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $11,080 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $881,503 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,384 |
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 | $436,138 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $441,522 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $439,981 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Oregon Trail Center Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Idaho Humanities Council Boise, ID PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $5,000 |
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