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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rick Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
George Spencer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Greg Cauthen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Janice Schwarz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Rickert Vice President 2 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joyce Bartos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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 | $316,013 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $27,233 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,694 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,174 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,454 |
Office expenses | $12,817 |
Information technology | $4,165 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,129 |
Travel | $652 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,584 |
Interest | $5,458 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,382 |
Insurance | $14,761 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $622,675 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,159 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $442,538 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,350 |
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 | $5,539 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,791 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,130,442 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,621,819 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,833 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,450 |
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 | $199,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $225,283 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $983,157 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $413,379 |
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 | $1,621,819 |