The Olathe Ensor Foundation

The Olathe Ensor Foundation was formed in April, 2023. The foundation is a not-for-profit corporation registered with the Office of the Kansas Secretary of State and is eligible to accept financial contributions under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, it exists “To preserve and maintain the historical and cultural documents and artifacts of the Ensor Park and Museum and to expand the exhibits, programs, and activities that relate to those documents and artifacts in order to: A. Inspire and enable young men and women to study and follow careers in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, and B. To honor Marshall H. Ensor and Loretta Ensor and to showcase to the public their principles and values and the contributions they made to their farm neighborhood, to the community of Olathe, to the citizens of the United States, and to radio amateurs around the world,” quoting here from the Articles of Incorporation.

See the Olathe Ensor Foundation 501(c)(3) status letter.

How to Donate

The Olathe Ensor Foundation welcomes all financial support. Use this link or the button below to make a direct donation online:



For offline contributions or other inquiries, please use the contact form on this website to contact us about making a contribution.


“The Olathe Ensor Foundation would like to thank all those who have donated!”


Foundation Board

The Olathe Ensor Foundation board currently consists of the following members:

  • President – Howard Cripe (acting)
  • Vice President – Howard Cripe
  • Secretary – Marty Peters
  • Treasurer – Tom Apalenek
  • Chief Information Officer – Rick Nichols
  • Outreach Coordinator – John Gray


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