Chesapeake And Ohio Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Chesapeake And Ohio Historical Society Inc is located in Clifton Forge, VA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chesapeake And Ohio Historical Society Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chesapeake And Ohio Historical Society 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, Chesapeake And Ohio Historical Society Inc generated $367.8k 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 (11.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $257.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND INTERPRET IN PERPETUITY THE CONTINUING HISTORY OF THE CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY, ITS PREDECESSORS AND SUCCESSORS. TO SHARE THE HISTORY BY DISSEMINATING IT, OR OTHERWISE MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO THE SOCIETY'S MEMBERSHIP AND ALL OTHERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OPERATION OF THE C&O RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTER, A RAILWAY HERITAGE MUSEUM AND AN EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE VISITOR'S CENTER THAT TELLS THE STORY OF THE C&O RAILWAY. THE CENTER MAINTAINS WHAT IS BELIEVED TO BE ONE OF THE LARGEST COLLECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE RAILROAD INSTITUTIONALLY HELD IN THE UNITED STATES.


PUBLICATION OF A PERIODIC (GENERALLY 6-7 ISSUES PER YEAR) MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO HISTORICAL AND CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE C&O RAILWAY, AS WELL AS BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND ANNUAL TRAIN AND CHESSIE CALENDARS.


SALES OF C&O RAILWAY BRANDED RETAIL PRODUCTS, PHOTOS, CALENDARS, BOOKS, CLOTHING AND OTHER ASSORTED ITEMS OVER THE TELEPHONE AND INTERNET AS WELL AS THROUGH A SMALL WALK-IN GIFT SHOP THAT IS OPERATED SIX DAYS PER WEEK. ACCESS TO THE DISPLAY AREA AND ARCHIVAL FACILITY ARE AT THIS SITE FOR THOSE PERSONS INTERESTED IN RESEARCHING AND OTHERWISE LEARNING ABOUT THE C&O RAILWAY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
E Sterling Hangar Jr
Vice Chairman
$0
Mark Totten
President
$0
Bill Michie III
Secretary
$0
Clifford Clements
Vice President
$0
Jc Watson
Chairman
$0
Kerry Worsham
Treasuer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$41,071
Fundraising events$1,451
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$127,711
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$170,233
Total Program Service Revenue$8,806
Investment income $2,023
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 $186,207
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $367,820

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Chesapeake And Ohio Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $7,710.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mightycause Charitable Foundation

Marianna, FL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$7,039
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$671
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