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EIN 43-6052744

National Museum of Transportation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
64
City
Saint Louis
State
Missouri
Year formed
1944
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
National Museum of Transportation curates the largest collection of its kind in the world, focusing on the protection and interpretation of North America's transportation heritage. The museum engages the public through educational programs and interactive exhibits while conserving transportation history for future generations. As stewards of this heritage, the staff maintains, restores, and expands the museum's facilities and artifacts.
Also known as...
Transport Museum Association
Total revenues
$2,344,142
2023
Total expenses
$2,418,515
2023
Total assets
$8,314,537
2023
Num. employees
64
2023

Program areas at National Museum of Transportation

Education of members and general public about Transportation through programs and activities at the Museum.
Maintenance, restoration and expansion of the Museum's facilities and artifacts.

Who funds National Museum of Transportation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$24,850
Clifford Willard Gaylord FoundationGeneral Operating Support$10,000
The Tarlow Family FoundationCharitable$5,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at National Museum of Transportation

NameTitleCompensation
Terri McEachernExecutive Director$100,000

Financials for National Museum of Transportation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$750,049
Program services$1,098,691
Investment income and dividends$105,632
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$117,441
Miscellaneous revenues$272,329
Total revenues$2,344,142

Form 990s for National Museum of Transportation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Chesapeake Bay Maritime MuseumSaint Michaels, MD$6,477,216
Museum of New Mexico Foundation (MNMF)Santa Fe, NM$8,972,269
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish HistoryPhiladelphia, PA$8,234,058
Museum of DiscoveryLittle Rock, AR$3,320,596
The Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZ$10,832,510
Air ZooPortage, MI$6,902,761
Turtle Bay Exploration ParkRedding, CA$5,609,811
Calvert Marine Museum SocietySolomons, MD$2,047,302
The Mariners' MuseumNewport News, VA$9,515,563
Morikami Museum and Japanese GardensDelray Beach, FL$2,313,599
Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Tarlow Family Foundation
February 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 21, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation Daniel A Graham
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2967 Barrett Station Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis County, MO
Website URL
tnmot.org/ 
Phone
(314) 965-6885
IRS details
EIN
43-6052744
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1944
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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