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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1061674

LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048

Financials

$180K$128K2023$110K$85K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$109,864$84,723$25,141$1,439,803$20,841$1,418,962
December 31, 2023990$179,521$127,923$51,598$1,423,474$29,178$1,394,296
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,697
Membership dues
$3,980
Program service revenue
$26,571
Investment income
$599
Net income from fundraising events
$40,853
Net income from sales of inventory
$8,144
Other revenue
$48,997

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$47,295
Program services (functional)
$84,723

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,423,474
Total assets, end of year
$1,439,803
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,841
Net assets, end of year
$1,418,962
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,086,814
Gross receipts
$123,667
Employees
0
Volunteers
55
Year formed
1988
State of legal domicile
KS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANA HAZELSHARVEY MUSEUM CHAIR
Officer
25$0
MICHAEL SEUFERTMEMBER AT LARGE
Officer
5$0
SARAH JOHNSONCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Officer
15$0
AUDREY SANDERSTREASURER
Officer
25$0
CHRISTINE KNOPPMEMBER AT LARGE
Officer
15$0
DONNA JEAN FLETCHERPRESIDENT
Officer
25$0
PAULINE GRAEBERSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE KNOPPSECRETARY
Officer
15$0
DONNA JEAN FLETCHERPRESIDENT
Officer
25$0
MARGARET BUTLERMEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Officer
10$0
AUDREY SANDERSTREASURER
Officer
25$0
DIANE HAZELSHARVEY MUSEUM CHAIR
Officer
25$0
MICHAEL SEUFERTMEMBER AT LARGE
Officer
5$0
SARAH JOHNSONCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
743 DELAWARE ST, LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048-2472
In care of
% AUDREY SANDERS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DONNA JEAN FLETCHER, 743 DELAWARE, LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
Signed the 990
AUDREY SANDERS, TREASURER
Phone
(913) 682-1866
Return prepared by
Laurie E Rust CPA LLC

Mission

TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF LEAVENWORTH, KS AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA AND TO PRESENT IT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH MUSEUM PROGRAMS, DISPLAYS, EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS AND ANY OTHER MEANS POSSIBLE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • C.W.PARKER CAROUSEL MUSEUM. THIS MUSEUM PRESENTS THE HISTORY OF C.W. PARKER, WHO AT ONE TIME WAS THE LARGEST PRODUCER OF AMUSEMENT EQUIPMENT IN THE WORLD. THE 24,000 SQ. FT. BUILDING HOUSES 2 PARKER CAROUSELS MADE IN LEAVENWORTH AND DISPLAYS POSSIBLY THE OLDEST AMERICAN MADE CAROUSEL (CIRCA 1850-1865). GUESTS MAY RIDE THE 1913 WOODEN CAROUSEL, TOUR THE ARTIFACTS AND SHOP IN THE CAROUSEL ORIENTED GIFT SHOP. THE MUSEUM IS OPERATED SOLEY BY VOLUNTEERS AND IS OPEN ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BY APPOINTMENT. ENTRY TO THE BUILDING AND GIFT SHOP IS FREE, BUT A FEE IS CHARGED FOR CAROUSEL RIDES AND FOR TOURING THE ARTIFACTS. THE MUSEUM WAS RECENTLY DECLARED A NUMBER ONE TOURIST ATTRACTION IN KANSAS.
    Expenses $44,857 · revenue $62,636
  • NATIONAL FRED HARVEY MUSEUM. THIS MUSEUM IS IN THE FAMILY HOME OF FRED HARVEY - FAMOUS RESTAURANTEER KNOWN FOR HIS STRING OF RESTAURANTSAND HOTELS ALONG THE SANTA FE RAILROAD ROUTE FROM CHIACAGO TO LOS ANGELES. ARTIFACTS FROM THE FAMILY AND THE HARVEY COMPANY ARE ON DISPLAY IN THE ADJACENT CARRIAGE HOUSE. GUESTS MAY TOUR THE MANSION WHICH IS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES. STILL IN ITS FORMATIVE STAGE, THE HOME IS BEING RESTORED BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. IT IS OPEN FOR PRE-ARRANGED TOURS AND EVENTS AT THIS TIME. ADMISSION IS CHARGED.
    Expenses $18,371 · revenue $15,155
  • FIRST CITY MUSEUM. THIS MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS THE LARGE ROLE LEAVENWORTH (THE FIRST CITY IN KANSAS) PLAYED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE SETTLING OF THE WEST. FOUR AREAS OF CONCENTRATION ARE PRISONS, INDIAN TRIBES, BUSINESSES AND FAMOUS PEOPLE AND THE MILITARY. THE MUSEUM HAS HOSTED THE FILMING OF A NATIONAL TELEVISION EPISODE AND A PRIVATE FILM, BOTH UTILIZING THE PRISON DISPLAYS. RECENTLY THE PRISION AREA HAS BEEN ENLARGED AND A CHILDRENS ROOM NEARS COMPLETION. THIS MUSEUM IS ALSO OPERATED SOLEY BY VOLUNTEERS. TOURS ARE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BY APPOINTMENT. ADMISSION IS CHARGED.
    Expenses $14,353 · revenue $32,859
  • PARENT ORGANIZATION. RECEIVES GENERAL DUES AND PAYS GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ENTIRE MUSEUM SYSTEM.
    Expenses $7,142 · revenue $10,918

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-1061674
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1989
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,439,803
Income (IRS master file)
$123,667

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$109,864$84,723$1,439,803XML
990December 2023$179,521$127,923$1,423,474XML
990December 2022$113,969$170,489$1,442,474IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-1061674).

Questions about LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION is 48-1061674.
Is LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DONNA JEAN FLETCHER.
Who are the officers and directors of LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LEAVENWORTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $109,864, expenses of $84,723 and total assets of $1,439,803 at year end.

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