Austin Steam Train Association Incorporated is located in Cedar Park, TX. The organization was established in 1990. 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 12/2020, Austin Steam Train Association Incorporated employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Austin Steam Train Association Incorporated 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, Austin Steam Train Association Incorporated generated $803.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $923.6k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.0%) 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET AND RE-CREATE THE EXPERIENCE OF STEAM-ERA RAILROADING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES: CARRIED APPROXIMATELY 896,061 PASSENGERS SINCE INCEPTION THROUGH THE HILL COUNTRY AND DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ON HISTORIC RAILROAD EQUIPMENT. EDUCATED THE POPULATION ABOUT THE HISTORIC IMPORTANCE OF THE RAIL LINE WE OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND REFURBISH NUMEROUS HISTORIC LOCOMOTIVES AND COACH RAIL CARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lil Serafine Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $76,827 |
Robert Schoen Jr President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Ben Sargent Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Brian Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Larry Mcginnis Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Bingham General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,665 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $120,416 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,827 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $239,908 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $539,960 |
Investment income | $2,583 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,900 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,947 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $13,845 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $803,143 |
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. | $78,541 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,197 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $211,690 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $37,652 |
Payroll taxes | $22,238 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,080 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,855 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,139 |
Office expenses | $83,607 |
Information technology | $4,628 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $132,488 |
Travel | $831 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,030 |
Interest | $7,910 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,012 |
Insurance | $37,766 |
All other expenses | $5,447 |
Total functional expenses | $923,611 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,223 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $159,686 |
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 | $11,250 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $161,495 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $439,654 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,063 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $24,443 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $114,275 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $194,500 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $337,281 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $91,580 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,793 |
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 | $439,654 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Austin Steam Train Association Incorporated has recieved totaling $76,353.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: RESTORATION PROJECT OF THE HISTORIC BOONESBOROUGH | $71,912 |
Bnsf Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS 1 | $2,500 |
Bnsf Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS 1 | $1,500 |
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: MG | $250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $191 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Galveston Historical Foundation Inc Galveston, TX | $33,194,723 | $16,815,449 |
Oklahoma Hall Of Fame Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $15,367,222 | $1,723,507 |
Mamie Mcfaddin Ward Heritage Foundation Beaumont, TX | $39,179,042 | $6,717,900 |
San Antonio Conservation Society San Antonio, TX | $5,466,281 | $1,168,192 |
Texas State Historical Association Austin, TX | $3,131,063 | $1,524,927 |
Friends Of The Texas Historical Commission Inc Austin, TX | $2,566,548 | $1,192,867 |
Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation Inc Canyon, TX | $2,876,376 | $2,832,442 |
Corpus Christi Area Heritage Society Corpus Christi, TX | $1 | $1,500 |
Dallas Historical Society Hall Of State Fair Park Dallas, TX | $2,271,425 | $1,532,505 |
Cherokee National Historical Society Inc Tahlequah, OK | $2,426,107 | $954,302 |
River Road Historical Society Destrehan, LA | $8,368,126 | $1,410,629 |
Tulsa Historical Society Tulsa, OK | $8,618,832 | $802,922 |