PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 436071676 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Saint Joseph, MO

Total Revenue
$230,835
Total Expenses
$251,077
Total Assets
$5,537,814
Net Assets
$5,537,814
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1963
Legal Domicile
MO
Phone
8162328206
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1963, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $231K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $5.5M represent 288 months of operating reserves.

Mission

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 building where these events actually occurred.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $180,088 Revenue: $94,980

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...

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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. 11,009 visitors toured Patee House and the Jesse James Home in 2024. Visitors came from 50 out of 50 states and 28 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

Program 2
Expenses: $7,850 Revenue: $0

Gutter repair. Blue Room dance floor replacement.

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

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...

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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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,748
Program Service Revenue $94,980
Investment Income $85,317
Other Revenue $32,790
TOTAL REVENUE $230,835

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $167,628
Fundraising Expenses $8,375
Program Expenses $187,938
Other Expenses $83,449
TOTAL EXPENSES $251,077

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $230,835 $201,201 +0.1%
Expenses $251,077 $292,399 -0.1%
Net Income $-20,242 $-91,198 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
6
Volunteers
2

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gary Chilcote Museum Director 40
Director
$0 $0 $0
Teresa Peters Board Treasurer 10
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Mike Harris Board Member 4
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Christian Mengel Board Vice President 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Libby Waltemath Board President 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Samantha Fowler Board Member 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Harrison Meers Board member 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $230,835 $251,077 $5,537,814 $-20,242
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $186,731 $91,136 $5,556,240 $95,595
2022 $183,904 $100,816 $5,458,929 $83,088
2021 $177,647 $219,641 $5,629,657 $-41,994
2020 $124,525 $224,475 $5,764,965 $-99,950
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