EIN 31-1656988

Rosenberg Railroad Museum Incorporated

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
State
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Rosenberg Railroad Museum Incorporated is dedicated to preserving and educating the community about railroad history and its impact on the development of Fort Bend County, Texas. The Museum offers engaging history and science programs through special exhibits, themed exhibits, seasonal festivals, and events. Guests receive guided tours that include the Museum's major exhibits, such as model railroading. The Museum services program includes the preservation and interpretation of railroading history through both permanent and temporary exhibits.
Total revenues
$773,549
2022
Total expenses
$415,813
2022
Total assets
$1,703,351
2022
Num. employees
17
2022

Program areas at Rosenberg Railroad Museum Incorporated

The Museum services program includes the preservation and interpretation of railroading history through both permanent and temporary exhibits. Guests receive guided tours as part of the admission. Tours include the Museum's major exhibits: model railroading displays, two rail cars (a 1972 caboose and a 1879 business car) and a 1903 interlocker switching tower. Discounts are offered for senior adults over 65, active military and veterans. In fy 2022, more than 7,500 individuals experienced the Museum through regular admission.
Museum special programs are fun and engaging opportunities for the community to experience the Museum. These programs vary from special exhibit activities and themed exhibits to seasonal festivals and events. Garden Railroad run days featured themed days with specialty trains running on the layouts (for example: military appreciation, thomas and friends, steam engines, and circus). Winterfest and fall fun fest were the 2022 festivals and provided a day of family fun with bounce houses, trackless train rides, an exhibit open house and kid play zones. Nearly 4,600 individuals were attracted to the Museum for fy 2022 special programs
Multi- disciplinary Museum education programs explore both history and stem topics while catering to a wide audience, from children to adults. Programs are delivered to youth through scout merit badge classes, wig wag preschool programs, school field trips, free community days. Education programs include volunteer opportunities for adults and teens. In fy 2022, there were 2,393 individuals served by education programs and 1,162 volunteers.

Who funds Rosenberg Railroad Museum Incorporated

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Henderson-Wessendorff FoundationFor General Operations & Salaries of Education Coordinator & Education Program Asst.$55,000
Madison Charitable FoundationGrant for General Funding Programs$10,000
Union Pacific FoundationPublic Awareness and Education$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Rosenberg Railroad Museum Incorporated

NameTitleCompensation
Rainey WebsterExecutive Director$60,008
Greg CauthenTreasurer$0
Janice SchwarzSecretary$0
George SpencerBoard Member$0
Rick MillerPresident$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Rosenberg Railroad Museum Incorporated

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$637,188
Program services$113,512
Investment income and dividends$1,258
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,055
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-4,710
Net income from fundraising events$14,072
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,174
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$773,549

Form 990s for Rosenberg Railroad Museum Incorporated

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-23990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-06-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122020-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 369
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Fort Bend County, TX
Website URL
rosenbergrrmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(281) 633-2846
IRS details
EIN
31-1656988
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
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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