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EIN 06-1407189

Danbury Railway Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Danbury
State
Connecticut
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Danbury Railway Museum educates the public by preserving, restoring and operating vintage railroad equipment, showcasing artifacts, displaying photographs and scale models about the pivotal role that railroading played in shaping the development of the nation.
Total revenues
$291,345
2023
Total expenses
$320,276
2023
Total assets
$770,078
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Danbury Railway Museum

Museum educates the public through preservation, restoration and operation of vintage railroad equipment, artifacts, photographs, scale model railroad exhibits and interpretive displays about the role that railroading has played in the development of the northeast region.

Who funds Danbury Railway Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable TrustLocomotive Project Preservation$20,000
The New York Central System Historical SocietyPreservation$16,730
Connecticut HumanitiesKids Free Summer Mus$12,560
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Danbury Railway Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Wade RoesePresident$0
Jeff van WagenenTreasurer$0
Jose' AlvesPresident$0
Donald KonenChairman$0
Stephen D GouldSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Danbury Railway Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$151,492
Program services$58,576
Investment income and dividends$21,455
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$45,381
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$14,441
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$291,345

Form 990s for Danbury Railway Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-16990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $16,730 from The New York Central System Historical Society
December 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from The Rail Heritage Trust First Option Bank Trustee
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 90
Danbury, CT 06813
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Fairfield County, CT
Website URL
hotell-london.net/no/danbury.html 
Phone
(203) 778-8377
IRS details
EIN
06-1407189
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
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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