EIN 23-2230742

FRIENDS OF THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF Pennsylvania

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
FRIENDS of THE RAILROAD MUSEUM of Pennsylvania supports and aids the Railroad Museum located in Strasburg, PA. They purchase and restore railroad equipment to be donated to the museum. They also provide museum education, news, and information to members through the publication of the milepost magazine. The museum is currently located on 18 acres of land with a 100,000 square foot exhibit hall.
Total revenues
$772,641
2022
Total expenses
$897,778
2022
Total assets
$1,916,498
2022
Num. employees
17
2022

Program areas at FRIENDS OF THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF Pennsylvania

Museum tours - support the Railroad Museum of pa by conducting tours to enhance the public's enjoyment of the Museum. the Museum received approximately 83,069 visitors this year. 1,098 people participated in the school group educational programs during the year.
Friends of the Railroad Museum membership - support the Railroad Museum of pa by providing Museum education, news and information to members of the Friends of the Railroad Museum. the milepost magazine is published 5 times a year by the Friends of the Railroad Museum and distributed to all members of the Friends of the Railroad Museum. During fiscal year 2022, Friends had 1,620 members.
Restoration & purchase of Railroad equipment - support the Railroad Museum of pa by purchasing & restoring Railroad equipment for donation to the Museum. the Museum is currently located on 18 acres of land, including 100,000 square feet for an exhibit hall for the indoor display of over 50 locomotives and Railroad cars. Additional displays are stored outside in the restoration yard, and are available for viewing whenever weather, staffing and safety conditions permit. In total there are 105 locomotives and Railroad cars.

Who funds FRIENDS OF THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF Pennsylvania

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$6,650
Lancaster County Community FoundationDesignated for General Operating Support$6,263
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$260
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at FRIENDS OF THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF Pennsylvania

NameTitleCompensation
Patrick C MorrisonExecutive Director$85,183
Doug O'BrienPresident
William CluleyVice President$0
Tom OhlhaberSecretary$0
Stephen B FerrellTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for FRIENDS OF THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF Pennsylvania

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$364,834
Program services$339,994
Investment income and dividends$4,023
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$24,062
Net income from gaming activities$4,177
Net income from sales of inventory$30,411
Miscellaneous revenues$5,140
Total revenues$772,641

Form 990s for FRIENDS OF THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF Pennsylvania

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-08-13990View PDF
2018-062019-05-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,263 from Lancaster County Community Foundation
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,700 from Lancaster County Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 125
Strasburg, PA 17579
Metro area
Lancaster, PA
Website URL
rrmuseumpa.org/ 
Phone
(717) 687-8628
IRS details
EIN
23-2230742
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
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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