Program areas at Cheyenne Depot Museum
The Cheyenne Depot Museum (cdm) is an educational institution and the steward of the Cheyenne uprr Depot, a national historic landmark. Built in 1886 by the union pacific railroad, it is the last remaining grand railroad station on the transcontinental route, designed by famed architect henry van brunt. Since becoming the cornerstone for Cheyenne, it remains a popular destination for those living in the region, as well as for national and international tourists. The operations and maintenance of this historic treasure requires full and part time staff to keep it operational. The cdm provides tours for Wyoming elementary students who, as part of their core humanities curriculum, learn about the transcontinental railroad. Our tours put faces to the historical figures they learn about in the classroom. Objects bring to life the timeline they study in books. The lobby has a large-scale floor map of the transcontinental railroad line from omaha, ne to promontory summit, ut. The third graders love to line up on the rail line and walk the route while recounting what they know about the creation of the railroad. Their excitement is contagious. The cdm is the heart of historic downtown Cheyenne and contributes to the humanities through the Museum itself, but also by providing rental space in the historic building the winter farmers' market provides space for local craftspeople to sell their products. A local non-profit provides dinner every christmas eve to the homeless population. Cdm also collaborates with the state Museum and city botanical gardens on dia de los murtos celebration. These are only a few examples of the community events supported by cdm. Depot days, an annual event typically held in may, brings visitors from around the world, this event includes an informative speaker for opening night of the event as well as two days of visits to the union pacific steam shop. The plaza in front of the cdm is home to myriad events in the summer, bringing together locals and visitors to enjoy diverse cultural events and concerts. Cdm participates in the summer music program, fridays on the plaza. Other cultural events include oktoberfest and celtic festivals.
Who funds Cheyenne Depot Museum
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Cheyenne Depot Museum
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Christy McCarthy | Executive Director | $79,051 | 2023-03-31 |
Katrina Tayson | Accounting Manager | | 2022-08-18 |
Donna Arnold | Gift Shop Manager | | 2022-08-18 |
Rick Bell | President | $0 | 2023-11-06 |
Max Carre | Past President | $0 | 2023-03-31 |
...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for Cheyenne Depot Museum
Revenues | FYE 03/2023 | FYE 03/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $563,106 | $138,435 | 306.8% |
Program services | $108,520 | $119,566 | -9.2% |
Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $225,968 | $224,617 | 0.6% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $115,520 | $94,006 | 22.9% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $146,847 | $157,670 | -6.9% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $3,503 | $1,706 | 105.3% |
Total revenues | $1,163,464 | $736,000 | 58.1% |
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The History Museum | 501(c)(3) | South Bend, IN | $1,833,658 |
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $5,589,825 |
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Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from American Gift Fund August 19, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 2160
- Cheyenne, WY 82003
- Metro area
- Cheyenne, WY
- County
- Laramie County, WY
- Website URL
- cheyennedepotmuseum.org/Â
- Phone
- (307) 632-3905
IRS details
- EIN
- 47-0860675
- Fiscal year end
- March
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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
- Central organization
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