EIN 88-0203211

Nevada Northern Railway Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
39
City
Ely
State
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The primary purpose is to increase public awareness and appreciation for the history of White Pine County, Nevada.
Also known as...
White Pine Historical Railroad Foundation
Total revenues
$3,640,508
2023
Total expenses
$4,053,152
2023
Total assets
$12,106,544
2023
Num. employees
39
2023

Program areas at Nevada Northern Railway Foundation

The operation of historic sightseeing train, museum and restoration of yard buildings continues, ridership is increasing and more tours are stopping or are organized specifically to enjoy the train. The train and museum have a profound benefit to the local tourism economy of white pine county. The museum has received national historic landmark designation by the national park service, as the best preserved shortline railroad in the nation. The mcgill depot restoration continues. The building has been stabalized and enclosed preventing further deterioration. Track has been restored and many buildings in the yard have been reroofed and stabalized. The historic track through ely has been opened from the railyard to public museum, with planned rides between the two museums.

Who funds Nevada Northern Railway Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Melva Bucksbaum Family FoundationAll Contributions Made for the Intent Established By the Various Charities$250,000
Thoresen FoundationOperational Support$23,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$11,299
...and 4 more grants received

Financials for Nevada Northern Railway Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,224,011
Program services$1,064,219
Investment income and dividends$682
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$351,596
Total revenues$3,640,508
Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $23,000 from Thoresen Foundation
January 7, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $17,405 from Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 150040
Ely, NV 89315
County
White Pine County, NV
Phone
(775) 289-2085
IRS details
EIN
88-0203211
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
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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