Whippany Railway Museum
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $199.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Whippany, NJ
- Founding
- 02/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 22-2142291
Organization Overview
Whippany Railway Museum is located in Whippany, NJ. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whippany Railway Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Whippany Railway Museum generated $199.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $173.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT, AND CREATE AN INTEREST IN RAILROADS AND RAILROADING, BOTH HISTORICAL AND MODERN. THIS BROAD PURPOSE INCLUDES MODEL RAILROADING, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RAILROADS AND THE MAJOR INDUSTRIES THAT THEY SERVE, AND TO A MUCH LESSER EXTENT, OTHER MODES OF TRANSPORTATION.THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH:1. THE ACQUISITION, RESTORATION, AND DISPLAY OF RAILROAD-RELATED HISTORICAL AND CURRENT ITEMS, AS WELL AS AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR OPERATING MODEL RAILROAD.THE SCOPE OF THE PRIMARY EXHIBIT COLLECTION ALSO INCLUDES HISTORICAL AND CURRENT ITEMS RELATED TO MAJOR INDUSTRIES THAT ARE SERVED BY RAILROADS (THE COAL INDUSTRY, THE FARMING INDUSTRY, ETC).THE MUSEUM HAS ALSO DEDICATED A VERY SMALL PORTION OF ITS INDOOR EXHIBIT SPACE TO HISTORICAL PASSENGER OCEAN LINERS AND THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY.2. THEME AND ANTIQUE EXCURSION TRAIN RIDES FROM THE MUSEUM'S SITE AT WHIPPANY, NEW JERSEY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THEME AND ANTIQUE EXCURSION TRAIN RIDES FROM THE MUSEUM'S SITE AT WHIPPANY, NEW JERSEY TO ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY.THEME TRAINS FEATURE "THE EASTER BUNNY OR "SANTA CLAUS" TALKING TO THE CHILDREN AND GIVING THEM TOYS, COLORING BOOKS, OR OTHER SMALL GIFTS.ANTIQUE TRAIN RIDES FEATURE THE USE OF AN ANTIQUE OR HISTORICAL PIECE OF RAILROAD EQUIPMENT (CABOOSES, LOCOMOTIVES, PASSENGER CARS, ETC.)WHILE ON SITE, THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO COME INSIDE AND VISIT THE MUSEUM.
MUSEUM OPERATIONS
THE ACQUISITION, RESTORATION, AND DISPLAY OF RAILROAD-RELATED HISTORICAL AND CURRENT ITEMS, AS WELL AS AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR OPERATING MODEL RAILROAD. THE EXHIBIT COLLECTION ALSO INCLUDES HISTORICAL AND CURRENT ITEMS RELATED TO MAJOR INDUSTRIES THAT ARE SERVED BY RAILROADS. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THE WHIPPANY RAILWAY MUSEUM BUILDING HAS FREE USE OF FACILITIES AND ELECTRICITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven P Hepler President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Joseph F Krygoski Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul R Tupaczewski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Krygoski Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Alan Wishengrad Trustee | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Paul Bartholomew Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,274 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,274 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $179,267 |
| Investment income | $43 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,081 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $199,665 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,384 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $572 |
| Office expenses | $2,742 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,176 |
| All other expenses | $30,363 |
| Total functional expenses | $173,215 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,390 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $147,786 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,005 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,162,836 |
| Total assets | $1,354,017 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $12,760 |
| Total liabilities | $12,760 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,341,257 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,354,017 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Whippany Railway Museum has recieved totaling $225.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $225 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, PA | $541,460,866 | $82,217,609 |
The Corning Museum Of Glass Corning, NY | $73,662,076 | $31,481,253 |
Intrepid Museum Foundation Inc New York, NY | $107,274,514 | $23,304,017 |
Jewish Museum New York, NY | $170,221,432 | $22,874,963 |
The Paley Center For Media New York, NY | $149,800,581 | $16,736,827 |
Stone Barns Restoration Corp Pocantico Hills, NY | $107,933,883 | $7,964,721 |
Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum Rochester, NY | $223,670,725 | $24,556,351 |
Newark Museum Association Newark, NJ | $64,370,892 | $11,736,749 |
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum Of Art Chadds Ford, PA | $159,611,083 | $25,949,606 |
The Studio Museum In Harlem New York, NY | $153,708,532 | $40,471,884 |
George Eastman Museum Rochester, NY | $59,825,841 | $12,306,953 |
Weitzman National Museum Of American Jewish History Philadelphia, PA | $28,897,470 | -$14,023,866 |