Minnesota Transportation Museum Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Minnesota Transportation Museum Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Transportation 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, Minnesota Transportation Museum Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $737.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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 EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN MINNESOTA AND TO PRESERVE THAT HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OSCEOLA TRAIN RIDE: RAILROAD DIVISION EXPENSES FOR PURCHASE, LEASE AND RESTORATION OF RAILWAY STEAM ENGINE PASSENGER & FREIGHT CARS, AQUISITION OF USEFUL TOOLS & MACHINERY FOR CARRYING RESTORATION WORK, & OPERATING PUBLIC TRAIN RIDES FROM OSCEOLA, WI TO MARINE, MN OR DRESSER, WI
JACKSON STREET MUSEUM: ROUNDHOUSE DIVISION EXPENSES FOR MN'S RAILROAD HISTORY INCLUDING RESTORATION OF THE ROUNDHOUSE, EXHIBITS, ROLLING STOCK, & THE MAINTENANCE FACILITY & RELATED EQUIPMENT & TOOLS FOR DEVELOPING A MUSEUM WITHIN THE ROUNDHOUSE FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Phil Wellman Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Johnson Tresurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Brian Voss Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Bob Puelston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lane Litrell Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kurt Mahre Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $12,745 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,197,673 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $760,349 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,210,418 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $526,955 |
Investment income | $19,650 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,806 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,887 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $22,968 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,796,684 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $106,658 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,652 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,220 |
Fees for services: Other | $59,448 |
Advertising and promotion | $38,876 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,350 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $23,961 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $140,397 |
Insurance | $99,253 |
All other expenses | $23,008 |
Total functional expenses | $737,214 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $387,701 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,238,223 |
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 | $26,917 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,836 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,784,959 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,980,562 |
Total assets | $7,423,198 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,351 |
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 | $623,327 |
Total liabilities | $660,678 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,612,835 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,149,685 |
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 | $7,423,198 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Minnesota Transportation Museum Inc has recieved totaling $200,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Hardenbergh Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Beg. Balance | $23,531 |
Ending Balance | $23,531 |
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