Mini World Of Trains
- Assets
- $278.2k
- Revenue
- $133.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Taylors, SC
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-2415970
Organization Overview
Mini World Of Trains, operating under the name Model Trains Station, is located in Taylors, SC. The organization was established in 2010. 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. Model Trains Station 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, Model Trains Station generated $133.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $123.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD AND DISPLAY TO THE PUBLIC MODEL TRAINS AND TO TEACH THE SKILLS TO YOUTH AND ADULTS TO KEEP THE HOBBY ACTIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MINI WORLD OF TRAINS DBA MODEL TRAINS STATION SHOWCASES AN EDUCATIONAL AND INTERACTIVE PROTOTYPE AND MINIATURE DISPLAY OF TRAINS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES SUCH AS CARS AND TRUCKS. A RAILROAD HISTORY AND TOY TRAIN PLAY COMPLEMENTS THE RUNNING DISPLAYS THE DISPLAY AREA IS 10,000 SQ. FT. WITH 6,000 SQ. FT. YET TO BE DEVELOPED. THE DISPLAYS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FIVE 5 DAYS A WEEK FROM 11AM TO 5 PM. THERE ARE SCHOOL GROUPS DAYCARE GROUPS SENIOR CENTER GROUPS ALSO VISITING THE DISPLAYS. THERE ARE NINE 10 DISPLAY TABLES OF SIX 6 DIFFERENT SCALES OF TRAINS AND ABOUT 35 MOVING TRAIN UNITS.
MINI WORLD OF TRAINS DBA MODEL TRAINS STATION SHOWCASES AN EDUCATIONAL AND INTERACTIVE PROTOTYPE AND MINIATURE DISPLAY OF TRAINS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES SUCH AS CARS AND TRUCKS. A RAILROAD HISTORY AND TOY TRAIN PLAY COMPLEMENTS THE RUNNING DISPLAYS THE DISPLAY AREA IS 10,000 SQ. FT. WITH 6,000 SQ. FT. YET TO BE DEVELOPED. THE DISPLAYS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FIVE 5 DAYS A WEEK FROM 11AM TO 5 PM. THERE ARE SCHOOL GROUPS DAYCARE GROUPS SENIOR CENTER GROUPS ALSO VISITING THE DISPLAYS. THERE ARE NINE 10 DISPLAY TABLES OF SIX 6 DIFFERENT SCALES OF TRAINS AND ABOUT 35 MOVING TRAIN UNITS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Darleen Sanford Secretary Board Of Directors | Trustee | 30 | $0 |
H R Rayle Chairman Board Of Directors | Trustee | 28 | $0 |
Jhn Bryan Assistant Chairman Board Of Birectors | Trustee | 21 | $0 |
Loel Handley Board Of Directors Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Bruce Swift Treasurer Board Of Directors | Trustee | 20 | $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 | $35,529 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,529 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $96,943 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $996 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $133,468 |
| 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 | $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 | $424 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,224 |
| Office expenses | $800 |
| Information technology | $2,566 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,289 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $200 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,200 |
| Insurance | $2,258 |
| All other expenses | $125 |
| Total functional expenses | $123,821 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $90,773 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $174,420 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $278,193 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $13,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $13,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $265,193 |
| 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 | $278,193 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mini World Of Trains has recieved totaling $95.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $95 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Center For Civil And Humanrights Inc Atlanta, GA | $28,909,465 | $12,210,926 |
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International African American Museum Charleston, SC | $69,899,271 | $29,654,302 |
Cultural And Heritage Commission Of York County Rock Hill, SC | $4,729,121 | $4,880,963 |
Georgia Museums Inc Cartersville, GA | $34,504,271 | $6,701,117 |
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Earle Brown Music Foundation Atlanta, GA | $25,951,264 | $2,643,188 |
Museum Of The Cherokee Indian Cherokee, NC | $7,226,404 | $1,829,995 |
William Bremen Jewish Heritage Musuem Atlanta, GA | $6,272,637 | $3,248,833 |
Eagle Market Streets Development Asheville, NC | $2,650,057 | $3,019,811 |
Coastal Discovery Museum Hilton Head Island, SC | $7,166,489 | $1,911,663 |
Morris Museum Of Art Augusta, GA | $40,339,683 | $1,573,093 |