Program areas at Engine 557 Restoration Company
Assess, repair, and refurbish parts of steam locomotive #557; reassemble locomotive parts onto locomotive; equip shop with necessary tools, equipment, and technical documents to accomplish restoration. Between four and 10 volunteers work on the locomotive, four days each week. The work will result in a restored and fully operational steam locomotive. Substantial in-kind contributions of services and facilities support this program service.
Education. Public education and outreach is provided via presentations to community groups, social media, and Engine House tours. This was done by volunteers and no expenses were incurred.
Operations. Preparing planning documents, obtaining permissions, and doing preliminary work to develop infrastructure to support locomotive operations which are projected to begin in 2025.
Who funds Engine 557 Restoration Company
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Engine 557 Restoration Company
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Paul Bates | Chief Operations Officer | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Patrick J Durand | President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Jane Walker | Treasurer | $0 | 2024-08-01 |
| Richard Morris | Secretary | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Scott Hicks | Vice President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
Financials for Engine 557 Restoration Company
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $166,190 | $133,151 | 24.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $213 | $41 | 419.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $5,900 | $2,064 | 185.9% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $172,303 | $135,256 | 27.4% |
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|---|
| Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum | 501(c)(3) | Carson City, NV | $200,603 |
| San Antonio Fire Museum Society | 501(c)(3) | San Antonio, TX | $175,441 |
| Anthracite Railroads Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Lansdale, PA | $65,175 |
| Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $110,096 |
| Giants of the Earth Heritage Center | 501(c)(3) | Spring Grove, MN | $342,393 |
| Iditarod National Historic Trail | 501(c)(3) | Seward, AK | $61,665 |
| Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $85,089 |
| Travis Air Force Base Aviation Museum Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Fairfield, CA | $45,357 |
| Pioneer Mutual Hook and Ladder Society | 501(c)(3) | West Sacramento, CA | $118,084 |
| Aviation Heritage Park | 501(c)(3) | Bowling Green, KY | $632,964 |
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesPublic safetyHistory
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 875360
- Wasilla, AK 99687
- Metro area
- Anchorage, AK
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
- Website URL
- alaskarails.org/pix/former-loco/557/index.htmlÂ
- Phone
- (907) 350-4340
IRS details
- EIN
- 46-2663256
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2012
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A50: Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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