Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Inc is located in Lenox, MA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History 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. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Inc 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 12/2021, Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Inc generated $259.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $201.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE RAILROAD HISTORY AND ARTIFACTS; TO COLLECT AND MAINTAIN HISTORICAL DATA PERTAINING TO THE HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RAILROAD; TO MAINTAIN A MUSEUM FOR THE DISPLAY OF RAILROAD ARTIFACTS OF THE AREA FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL TRAIN RIDES IN RESTORED VINTAGE RAIL CARS AND TRAIN ENGINEER, CLASSES, RESTORING PERIOD RAILROAD CARE AND EQUIPMENT AND MUSEUM OPERATION AND EXPANSION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas G Delasco President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brent S Bette Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jack Trowill Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin M Chittenden Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay R Green Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chalres F Klimek Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $49,084 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,084 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $164,454 |
Investment income | $37 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $29,054 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,020 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $259,655 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $9,441 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,505 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $11,504 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $62,424 |
Insurance | $21,270 |
All other expenses | $26,021 |
Total functional expenses | $200,950 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,070 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $124,634 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $34,254 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $10,380 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,052,011 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,222,349 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,952 |
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 | $22,889 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $169,010 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $208,851 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,013,498 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,222,349 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Inc has recieved totaling $121.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $121 |
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