Colfax Railroad Museum Inc, operating under the name Colafax Railroad Museum Inc, is located in Colfax, WI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Colafax Railroad Museum Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colafax 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 12/2022, Colafax Railroad Museum Inc generated $22.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
A NONPROFIT MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND INTERPRETIVE DISPLAY OF WESTERN WISCONSINS RAILROAD HERITAGE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH RESTORATION OF HISTORIC RAILROAD ARTIFACTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND MAINTAIN RAILROAD RELATED STRUCTURES AND ARTIFACTS
PROVIDE GUIDED TOURS 1709 UNGUIDED TOURS 2844
REPOSITORY OF HISTORIC RAILROAD LITERATURE AND VISUAL MEDIA. APPROXIMATELY 2790 SQ.F
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Sakalaucks Chairman/ Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Charles Schaaf Vice-Chairman/ Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tammy Larson Secretary/ Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Herbert Sakalaucks Jr Treasurer/ Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Connie Kees Librarian/ Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Leann Ralph Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $300 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $13,313 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,532 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $780 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,145 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,231 |
Investment income | $25 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $22,401 |
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 | $5,995 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,751 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $90 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $660 |
Office expenses | $672 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,916 |
Travel | $75 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $8,017 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,308 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $33,732 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,784 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $568,632 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $572,416 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $172,362 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $172,362 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $400,054 |
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 | $572,416 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Colfax Railroad Museum Inc has recieved totaling $3,092.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Annmarie Foundation Inc Medford, WI PURPOSE: FOLDING TABLES | $3,060 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $32 |
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