EIN 75-6036999

Museum of the American Railroad

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
State
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Museum of the American Railroad operates and presents educational programs through a historic railroad museum located in Frisco, TX. Its mission is to provide visitors with an immersive experience of the American railroad while educating them about its significance in history. The museum offers a variety of programs, with a focus on preserving and showcasing the unique heritage of railroads.
Total revenues
$735,295
2022
Total expenses
$489,596
2022
Total assets
$5,422,474
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at Museum of the American Railroad

Operation of the Museum of the American Railroad.

Who funds Museum of the American Railroad

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ralph B Rogers FoundationCapital for Construction of Exhibit Tracks To Expand Historic Collection Display Space$391,785
Communities Foundation of TexasThis Grant Is Designated for General Support.$6,324
The Wilson Sexton FoundationOperation of Historic Railroad Museum and Presentation of Educational Programs.$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Museum of the American Railroad

NameTitleCompensation
Bob LaprelleStaff and Board$87,690
Kellie MurphyBoard Member$69,375
William BlaylockBoard$0
Fred BackusTreasurer$0
William GibsonVice - Chair$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Museum of the American Railroad

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$451,189
Program services$154,736
Investment income and dividends$1,271
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$56,707
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$69,338
Miscellaneous revenues$2,054
Total revenues$735,295

Form 990s for Museum of the American Railroad

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-28990View PDF
2021-122022-10-19990View PDF
2020-122021-08-17990View PDF
2019-122021-01-27990View PDF
2018-122019-10-04990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $391,785 from Ralph B Rogers Foundation
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,250 from Texas Instruments Foundation
August 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6455 Page St
Frisco, TX 75034
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Collin County, TX
Website URL
historictrains.org/ 
Phone
(214) 428-0101
IRS details
EIN
75-6036999
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
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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