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EIN 01-0372829

Boothbay Railway Village

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
City
Boothbay
State
Maine
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
To conserve, display and interpret artifacts, authentic period structures and technologies utilized in Maine during the historical period of the Mid-19th through the Mid-20th Centuries.
Total revenues
$1,020,284
2023
Total expenses
$916,883
2023
Total assets
$1,827,419
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at Boothbay Railway Village

The organization operates a museum featuring objects relevant to Village life in Maine between about 1850 - 1950. Collection items include historic structures, railroad equipment, carriages & automobiles, antique engines, and more. The museum operates a narrow gauge railroad and also offers year-round education programs including classes and lectures for all ages. Annual visitation is approximately 30,000 guests.

Who funds Boothbay Railway Village

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Aspen Grove FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
The Aspen Grove FoundationEdward K Asplundh Memorial$1,500
Doering Family FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Boothbay Railway Village

NameTitleCompensation
Paul BarcellosExecutive Director
Steve MarkowitzDirector of Operations$28,771
Dr. Whitney LytleDirector of Curation and Education
David BlackmanDirector of Buildings and Grounds
Caleb HodgdonPresident and Interim Ex Director / Vice President / Director$10,000

Financials for Boothbay Railway Village

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$725,943
Program services$219,168
Investment income and dividends$4,663
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$35,736
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$32,109
Miscellaneous revenues$2,665
Total revenues$1,020,284

Form 990s for Boothbay Railway Village

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122024-02-01990View PDF
2021-122022-10-05990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Mesa Historical MuseumMesa, AZ$324,082
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Martin County Historical SocietyFairmont, MN$259,355
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Data update history
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Aspen Grove Foundation
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 123
Boothbay, ME 04537
County
Lincoln County, ME
Website URL
railwayvillage.org/ 
Phone
(207) 633-4727
Facebook page
RailwayVillage 
Twitter profile
@mainerailway 
IRS details
EIN
01-0372829
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
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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