Rosenberg Railroad Museum Inc

Organization Overview

Rosenberg Railroad Museum Inc is located in Rosenberg, TX. The organization was established in 1999. 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 12/2023, Rosenberg Railroad Museum Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rosenberg Railroad 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 12/2023, Rosenberg Railroad Museum Inc generated $533.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $622.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.4% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE ROSENBERG RAILROAD MUSEUM IS TO PRESERVE RAILROAD HISTORY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ENGAGING HISTORY AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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 2023, 8,274 INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCED THE MUSEUM THROUGH MUSEUM PROGRAM SERVICES.


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 2023, THERE WERE 7,223 INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND 1,705 VOLUNTEERS.


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. SPECIAL FUN DAYS FEATURED THEMED DAYS WITH SPECIALTY TRAINS RUNNING ON THE LAYOUTS (FOR EXAMPLE: MILITARY APPRECIATION, THOMAS AND FRIENDS, STEAM ENGINES, AND CIRCUS). RAIL FEST WAS THE 2023 FESTIVAL THAT PROVIDED A DAY OF FAMILY FUN WITH A BOUNCE HOUSE, ACTIVITIES, AND EXHIBIT OPEN HOUSE AND KID PLAY ZONES. PRIVATE TOURS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES WITH TOURS ARE AN EDUCATIONAL AND CREATIVE WAY TO CELEBRATE. IN 2023, OVER 3,200 INDIVIDUALS WERE ATTRACTED TO THE MUSEUM FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rick Miller
President
$0
George Spencer
Vice President
$0
Greg Cauthen
Treasurer
$0
Janice Schwarz
Secretary
$0
Bill Rickert
Vice President 2
$0
Joyce Bartos
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$10,030
Fundraising events$26,329
Related organizations$0
Government grants $109,097
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$231,421
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,400
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$376,877
Total Program Service Revenue$118,449
Investment income $16,336
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,160
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,467
Net Income from Fundraising Events $8,867
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $10,255
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $533,411

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