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EIN 43-1567246

Pony Express Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Saint Joseph
State
Missouri
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Pony Express Museum displays artifacts and memorabilia of the Pony Express riders and their trials and tribulations at the original site of its inception in St. Joseph, MO. The organization's community room provides a generous seating area for large groups to hold meetings or gatherings. Its mission is to serve as a public historical museum.
Also known as...
Pony Express - A National Memorial
Total revenues
$1,565,846
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$602,849
2023
20192020202120222023$0$0.4m
Total assets
$4,156,446
2023
20192020202120222023$2m$4m
Num. employees
11
2023
2019202020212022202301020

Program areas at Pony Express Museum

The organization displays artifacts and memorabilia of the Pony Express riders and their trials and tribulations, all at the original site of the inception of the Pony Express in st. joseph, Missouri.
Special events that promote awareness for the Museum in the community and promote and preserve the history of the Pony Express.
Gift shop sales of memorabilia and sales of books that further visitor education about the history of the Pony Express.

Who funds Pony Express Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri (CFNWMO)$22,165
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri (CFNWMO)$22,165
WM and Margaret Schreiber Charitable TrustGeneral Operating$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Pony Express Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Cindy DaffronExecutive Director$61,673
Judy HausmanTreasurer$0
Richard N. DeshonPresident$0
James OttomanTrustee$0
Carlene MakawskiPast Treasurer$0

Financials for Pony Express Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,323,897
Program services$133,351
Investment income and dividends$52,155
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$25,798
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-3,527
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$34,172
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,565,846

Form 990s for Pony Express Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-10990View PDF
2022-122023-10-02990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-08-12990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
December 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $22,165 from The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri (CFNWMO)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Missouri Humanities Council (MHC)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
914 Penn St
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
Metro area
St. Joseph, MO-KS
County
Buchanan County, MO
Website URL
ponyexpress.org/ 
Phone
(816) 279-5059
IRS details
EIN
43-1567246
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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