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EIN 23-7255168

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Fort Wayne
State
Indiana
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society restores and preserves historical railroad equipment and artifacts significant to Northeast Indiana with the intent to restore and operate them for the public. The society performs various administrative functions such as printing, postage, and shipping, maintains their website, and handles travel and lodging. They also provide programs for the protection of artifacts and liability insurance.
Total revenues
$1,743,457
2023
Total expenses
$1,427,825
2023
Total assets
$2,371,854
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

Movement of passenger cars and locomotive.
Utilities and upkeep of museum facilities.
Protection of artifacts and to provide liability insurance.
Various administrative functions to include printing, postage, and shipping. Maintain the website www.fortwaynerailroad.org. Travel and lodging.

Who funds Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Indianapolis FoundationCar, Station Acquisition, and Development$500,000
Olive B Cole FoundationRenovation of Pleasant Lake Depot$50,000
Morel Family FoundationGeneral Fund$50,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Brian ChristophelTreasurer$0
Kelly LynchVice President$0
Steve WinickerDirector$0
Joe KnapkePresident$0
Richard BrinkleySecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$928,486
Program services$786,587
Investment income and dividends$19,430
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$8,954
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,743,457

Form 990s for Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122021-05-24990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Morel Family Foundation
July 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The James Foundation
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The Indianapolis Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 11017
Fort Wayne, IN 46855
Metro area
Fort Wayne, IN
County
Allen County, IN
Website URL
fortwaynerailroad.org/ 
Phone
(260) 493-0765
IRS details
EIN
23-7255168
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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