EIN 43-6071676

Patee House Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Patee House Museum serves as headquarters of the Pony Express and is operated by the Pony Express Historical Association. Its mission is to interpret the early history and development of Saint Joseph, MO, using authentic artifacts in historically accurate and educational museums. Last year, 7,267 visitors toured the museum. Additionally, Patee House hosts the annual re-ride put on by the National Pony Express Association (NPEA) in June, in collaboration with NPEA members.
Also known as...
Pony Express Historical Association
Total revenues
$183,904
2022
Total expenses
$100,816
2022
Total assets
$5,458,929
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at Patee House Museum

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. 7,267 visitors toured. Patee House and the Jesse James Home in 2022. Visitors came from 50 out of 50 states and 22 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
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
Added two new exhibits to the third floor. A Union Provost Marshal's office and a "Penny Arcade". Received grant from Buchanan County commissioners.

Who funds Patee House Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
WM and Margaret Schreiber Charitable TrustGeneral Purpose$2,500
The Moya Family FoundationOrganization's General Charitable Purposes$2,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$100

Personnel at Patee House Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Danielle HazeltonBusiness Manager
Gary ChilcoteMuseum Director$0
Teresa PetersBoard Treasurer$0
Mike HarrisBoard Member$0
John WolfeBoard Vice President$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Patee House Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$48,711
Program services$88,688
Investment income and dividends$20,756
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$19,455
Miscellaneous revenues$6,294
Total revenues$183,904

Form 990s for Patee House Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-12990View PDF
2020-122022-01-26990View PDF
2019-122021-05-13990View PDF
2018-122019-07-31990View PDF
2017-122018-08-02990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from WM and Margaret Schreiber Charitable Trust
June 28, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from WM and Margaret Schreiber Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Conservation easementReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1202 Penn St
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
Metro area
St. Joseph, MO-KS
County
Buchanan County, MO
Website URL
ponyexpressjessejames.com/ 
Phone
(816) 232-8206
IRS details
EIN
43-6071676
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
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
Independent
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