Trail Days Cafe & Museum
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Trail Days Cafe & Museum meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to promote the general welfare of the citizens of the State of Kansas and visitors to the State of Kansas, by identifying and preserving, or assisting in identifying and preserving, historic culture, sites, structures, and artifacts; by providing services in the interpretation of Kansas and world history and the education of the general public as to Kansas and world history through the conduct of public discussion groups, seminars, lectures, pageants, or other similar programs; by providing public displays of historic information or public museums; and by providing historical research and historic preservation information to persons or organizations, for the purpose of identifying and maintaining historic culture, sites, structures, and artifacts; and by disseminating information concerning the history of the State of Kansas and the world; and by encouraging, promoting, exhibiting, and providing education regarding, all categories of art, including visual, performing, dramatic, musical, literary, and other art forms."
Year, State Incorporated:
1994, KS
Also Known As:
Historic Preservation Corporation
Historic Preservation Corporation operates a museum complex of eight buildings located along the Santa Fe Trail. The 1861 Rawlinson-Terwilliger home, still stands, as when the trail was active, and houses the Trail Days Cafe & Museum. There, on display, are artifacts, photographs, an Indian Pictograph and other historic materials. Amidst artifacts and displays, food is an important experience of the 3,000 yearly visitors to the museum. Much historic research went into creating the menu which includes information of Indian and ethnic groups who settled in the area. The food is created in such a way, that it provides an historic experience, as close as possible, to tasting foods from the past. The volunteer staff interacts with visitors, educating them about history. Visitors pay for the food, but they may tour without cost. Two jars are available for donations. On the property are two 1930 tourist cabins, forerunners of motels, and a 1943 cabin, the survivor of four built on the grounds during World War ll to house Herington Army Air Field personnel. A replica historic chicken house and pen is stocked, Spring to Fall, with laying hens. The restored 1902 Field School house is visited by children and adults who learn about a country school. Educational programs are presented here for Valentines, Veterans' Day and other events. A barn was constructed around the 1858 Atkinson Log House--the oldest wooden structure in Morris County. The 1947 Baker's Food market is being converted into "Trail Days Arts & History Center", a multi-purpose auditorium, to be used for cultural, historic and Artistic educational presentations.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Trail Days Cafe & Museum's program expenses were:
| Programs | $69,045 |
| Total Program Expenses | $69,045 |
Chair of the Board
Kathy Lamberson, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
8
Paid Staff Size
0
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Trail Days Cafe & Museum's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and Grants | $129,029 |
| Other Revenue | $1,800 |
| Total Income | $130,829 |
Programs: 95% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 2%
| Total Income | $130,829 |
| Total expenses: | $72,679 |
| Program expenses | $69,045 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,180 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,454 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $58,150 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $268,155 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $326,305 |
| Total Liabilities | $33,000 |
| Total Assets | $359,305 |
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