Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Inc is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1963. 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 12/2020, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Inc employed 168 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Valley 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 12/2020, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Inc generated $5.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PRESERVE RAILROAD HERITAGE AND TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RAILROADS IN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MUSEUM OPERATIONS - GENERAL OPERATION OF A RAILROAD MUSEUM, INCLUDING EXHIBITS, TRAIN EXCURSIONS, RESTORATION OF RAILROAD EQUIPMENT, ETC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tim Andrews President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
L James Miller III Vice President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark Ray Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Andy Hendee Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Betsey Mccall Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Alan Maples Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Hamilton County Railroad Authority Use Fee For Railroad | 12/30/20 | $230,478 |
Miller & Martin Pllc Attonry | 12/30/20 | $146,321 |
Jat Oil & Supply Inc Fuel | 12/30/20 | $134,894 |
Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association Rent | 12/30/20 | $127,018 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,286,726 |
Investment income | $419,375 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $871,745 |
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 | $81,312 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,452,372 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $21,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $688,095 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $523,272 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $227,085 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $217,558 |
Office expenses | $164,431 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $154,254 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $192,667 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $763,031 |
Insurance | $158,079 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,769,328 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $423,348 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,117,735 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $79,033 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,559,344 |
Total assets | $14,724,108 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $601,547 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $613,200 |
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 | $4,835,496 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $714,843 |
Total liabilities | $6,765,086 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,959,022 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Inc has recieved totaling $1,275.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Rebensdorf Family Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: TO PRESERVE RAILROAD HERITAGE AND INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RAILROADS IN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY. | $1,000 |
Wabtec Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25 |
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