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EIN 81-3860902

Pufferbelly Junction

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Fort Wayne
State
Indiana
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
Pufferbelly Junction fulfills its mission of creating a dynamic national destination in downtown Fort Wayne by utilizing authentic cultural assets and world-renowned attractions. In 2022, the historic Craigville Depot and repurposed Club Car were relocated to the riverfront in Fort Wayne from Casad Depot. The establishment's fundraising and construction budgets spanned three years.
Also known as...
Headwaters Junction
Total revenues
$303,691
2023
Total expenses
$116,970
2023
Total assets
$1,048,386
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Pufferbelly Junction

2022 was a tremendous year for Pufferbelly Junction. Both the historic craigville depot and the repurposed club car were relocated from casad depot to downtown riverfront in fort wayne. The fund-raising budget and construction budget established three years ago were met perfectly and both the depot and club car are great examples of meeting our mission of preserving and restoring railroad heritage. The corporate name was changed from headwaters Junction to Pufferbelly Junction to better describe our phase ii mission of creating trolley cars to travel along the Pufferbelly trail.
To establish a vibrant and vital national destination in downtown fort wayne utilizing world-reknown attractions and authentic cultural assets unique to the region.

Grants made by Pufferbelly Junction

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical SocietyContribution$20,000

Who funds Pufferbelly Junction

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
English-Bonter-Mitchell FoundationHeadwaters Junction$65,000
Edward D and Ione Auer FoundationProgram Support$50,000
Magee-O'Connor FoundationOperating Expenses$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Pufferbelly Junction

NameTitleCompensation
Kelly LynchExecutive Director$0
Don SteiningerPresident$0
Rick SamekSecretary$0
Al MollTreasurer$0
Brian ChristophelTreasurer / Director$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Pufferbelly Junction

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$298,000
Investment income and dividends$2,281
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$310
Miscellaneous revenues$3,100
Total revenues$303,691

Form 990s for Pufferbelly Junction

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-06990PFView PDF
2022-122023-04-10990View PDF
2021-122022-02-17990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-10-14990EZView PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $65,000 from English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The James Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW)
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1022 Cass St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Metro area
Fort Wayne, IN
County
Allen County, IN
Website URL
pufferbellyjunction.org/ 
Phone
(260) 466-2766
IRS details
EIN
81-3860902
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2016
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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