Museum of the Kansas National Guard Inc

EIN: 481016779 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Topeka, KS

Total Revenue
$211,539
Total Expenses
$57,739
Total Assets
$2,271,617
Net Assets
$2,271,617
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
KS
Principal Officer
Edward Gerhardt
Phone
7858621020
Tax Period
2025-04-01 to 2026-03-31

Museum of the Kansas National Guard Inc, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $212K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $154K, a strong 73% operating margin.

Mission

Located in Topeka, Kansas, the Museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Kansas National Guard and honoring the memories of the soldiers and airmen who, for over 160 years, have served Kansas and the United States whenever the call was made.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,489

Museum Displays Construction & RepairCompleted restoration/re-painting of F-4 Phantom aircraft, JD 610 Backhoe and Loader,and M-35 2.5 Ton Truck. Continued restoration of M-20 Armored Car.Accessioned...

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Museum Displays Construction & RepairCompleted restoration/re-painting of F-4 Phantom aircraft, JD 610 Backhoe and Loader,and M-35 2.5 Ton Truck. Continued restoration of M-20 Armored Car.Accessioned and placed on outside exhibit an OH-13 Sioux Korean War Era helicopter. Acquired and waiting on delivery of an M-48 Patton Tank, a Light Tactical Ambulance,and a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.Accessioned 51 artifacts and artifact collections, added 22 document files and document boxes to the Museum Library, cataloged and filed 102 additional library books and CD's, placed several new prints on exhibit, and made minor improvements to many exhibits.Received and partially displayed artifacts from 19th Volunteer Cavalry, including saddles, bridles, tentage, and uniforms.Accessioned 18 additional small arms and placed 11 of these on exhibit.Completed new exhibits on "35th Division WW II Missing in Action," "Annual Training Sites of the Kansas Army and Air National Guard, and "Kansas Regional Training Center."Completed exhibit on "Task Force Reaper - l-635th Armor/ 170th Maint Co Deployment to Kuwait, Syria, and Israel."Constructed six additional concrete exhibit pads, placed gravel under EB-57, KC-135, and F-105 aircraft, and constructed sidewalks to aircraft for handicapped accessibility.

Program 2
Expenses: $38,414

Museum Operations and AttendanceThe Museum of the Kansas National Guard hosted 19,473 visitors who signed the Visitor Register, and several hundred others who did not sign the register, during the...

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Museum Operations and AttendanceThe Museum of the Kansas National Guard hosted 19,473 visitors who signed the Visitor Register, and several hundred others who did not sign the register, during the year from 45 states and 8 foreign countries, utilizing Volunteer Hosts. The Museum was open 302 days from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for routine visitor hours and 51 additional times for events and activities for a total of 2196 hours of volunteer host labor. The Museum has no admission charge, but accepts voluntary contributions.The Museum answered 211 internet, personal, and telephone historical inquiries pertaining to military service, unit histories, insignia, photos, etc.The Museum serves as the location for the Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame and the 35th Division Hall of Fame, with photo displays prepared for 2025 inductees into each.The Museum Libraries and archives continue to serve as research centers for soldier and unit history, as well as checkout of reading books by the public.The Museum hosts an updated website at www.kansasguardmuseum.org, whichprovides a history and virtual tour of the Kansas Army and Air National Guard exhibits inside and outside the Museum, as well as a Museum Facebook page with at least weekly postings.The Museum provided tours for 24 school and community groups.Museum staff provided speakers for 7 community group meetings outside the Museum.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,299

Museum EventsThe Museum hosted the following events during the year, all open free:Quarterly Luncheons - The Museum hosted three Quarterly Brown Bag Luncheonswith speakers on the topics of"Task Force...

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Museum EventsThe Museum hosted the following events during the year, all open free:Quarterly Luncheons - The Museum hosted three Quarterly Brown Bag Luncheonswith speakers on the topics of"Task Force Reaper - Action in the Middle East," "The Manhattan Project - A Look Back, and "Ghosts in River City."Heartland Military Day - The Museum hosted Heartland Military Day on 14 June 2025, complete with military equipment displays, two WWII battle re-enactments, two Civil War Cannon Drills, two band concerts, a Vietnam War exhibit, a Pancake Feed, a Cookout Meal, and other activities.Christmas Volunteer Luncheon & Volunteer Recognition Dinner - The Museumsponsored a Christmas Volunteer Luncheon on 17 Dec 25 and a Volunteer Recognition Dinner on 20 Sep 25 for Volunteers and Board members.Trunk or Treat - The Museum was a co-sponsor with National Guard Family Programs and the host for the Kansas National Guard Trunk or Treat on 28 Oct 25.Fulltime Retiree Luncheon - The Annual Luncheon for Fulltime Topeka Area Guard Employees was held on 2 Apr 25.Korean War Day - The Museum was a co-sponsor of the annual Korean War/Cold War VeteranRemembrance Day held on 23 July 25.Monthly Coffees - Monthly Coffees were hosted on the first Wednesday of eachmonth.Girls in Aviation Day - The Museum hosted, in conjunction with the Combat Air Museum, a Girl Scout Girls in Aviation Day on 6 Sep 25.Veteran's Day Breakfast - The Museum, in conjunction with the National Guard Assn of Kansas and the Enlisted Assn. of the Kansas National Guard, hosted a free Veteran's Day breakfast on Wed, 5 Nov 25.Museum Car & Truck Show - The Museum sponsored/hosted a Museum Car & TruckShow on 24 May 25.Retiree/State of the Guard Briefing - The Museum sponsored a Retiree/State of theGuard Briefing on 7 Mar 26.Vietnam Veteran Recognition Breakfast - The Museum sponsored a Vietnam VeteranRecognition Breakfast and Ceremony on 18 Mar 26.Heartland Salute to America's 250th - The Museum conducted six planning meetingsfor the Heartland Salute to America's 250th on 6 June 26.The Museum hosted Staff Calls, Commander's Calls, Promotion Ceremonies,Officer and NCO Professional Developments, and other activities during the year.The Museum hosted a 2-day Model Railroad Show, the Annual Conference of theInternational Bird Dog Assn, the Be Filled of Topeka Pancake Feed and Bus Pull, and Kansasmeetings of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War,and the Vietnam Veterans of America.The Museum hosted NOAKS, EANGKS, National Guard Hall of Fame Board andSelection Committee meetings; Civil War Roundtables; Cub Scout and Girl Scout meetings andcampouts; Kaw Valley Chapter of the Military Officer Assn. meetings; Blue Sky Squadronmeetings; Sons of both Confederate and Union Veterans meetings; Kansas ational GuardFoundation meetings; Railroad Retirement Group meetings; Kansas Army National GuardRecruiter meetings; Army and Air National Guard meetings and briefings; USAR PhysicalFitness Tests; retiree celebrations, Celebrations of Life; Rolling Thunder MVPA meetings;American Legion Capitol Post 1 meetings; Kaw Valley Amateur Radio Club meetings; etc. on aregular basis during the year.

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $101,211
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $110,864
Other Revenue $-536
TOTAL REVENUE $211,539

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $49,202
Other Expenses $57,739
TOTAL EXPENSES $57,739

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $211,539 $175,297 +0.2%
Expenses $57,739 $85,540 -0.3%
Net Income $153,800 $89,757 +0.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
32
Independent Members
32
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
53

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
4
$0
Total Directors
33
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BG Edward Gerhardt President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAJ Charles Bredahl Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CMSgt Jim Spurlock Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SFC Max Miller Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CMSgt Troy Abel Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rocky L Bartlow Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL Robert Bloomquist Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CW4 Carl R Bush Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL Tony DeJesus Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL Malen Dowse Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SMSgt Kevin Drewelow Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL Michael Erwin Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SP5 James Gerhardt Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CPT Justin Gordon Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MSG Hugh Greenfield Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAJ Lynette Ham Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LTC Darrell D Loyd Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LTC Charles Morrow Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CSM Dale Putnam Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Rogers Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CMSgt Danny Roush Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL Ralph Runnebaum Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAJ Georgia Shafer Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CMSgt Lewis Shedd Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL Cliff Silsby Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SMSgt Mark Sweeney Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BG Ron Tincher Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL Calvin Warrem Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CMSgt Roger Wilson Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAJ Waldon Wolfe Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CMSgt Doug Zerger Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SMG Jeremy Byers Non-Member Command Histori 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LTC Doug Jacobs Member 1.00
Director
$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
2026 $211,539 $57,739 $2,271,617 $153,800
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $134,533 $57,408 $1,965,433 $77,125
2023 $128,797 $66,727 $1,832,349 $62,070
2022 $226,287 $85,123 $1,874,142 $141,164
2021 $113,800 $39,691 $1,735,951 $74,109
2020 $111,224 $35,913 $1,528,589 $75,311
2019 $110,379 $37,965 $1,488,556 $72,414
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