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EIN 85-4093462

Meridian Rails Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Meridian
State
Mississippi
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Meridian Rails Historical Society preserves the history of railroads, advocates for and organizes the restoration of Meridian's railroad artifacts, railcars, and original railroad station. The society creates and maintains Meridian's true railroad museum, the Meridian Railroad Museum.
Total revenues
$86,100
2023
Total expenses
$82,387
2023
Total assets
$391,180
2023
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Meridian Rails Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
PayPal Giving FundGeneral Support$25,000

Personnel at Meridian Rails Historical Society

NameTitle
Anne McKeePresident

Financials for Meridian Rails Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$80,980
Program services$0
Membership dues$9,000
Investment income and dividends$12
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$3,660
Net income from sales of inventory$1,303
Miscellaneous revenues$145
Total revenues$86,100

Form 990s for Meridian Rails Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-25990EZView PDF

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Data update history
April 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
April 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from PayPal Giving Fund
June 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1805 Front St
Meridian, MS 39301
County
Lauderdale County, MS
Website URL
meridianrails.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
85-4093462
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2021
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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