Forney Museum

Organization Overview

Forney Museum is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1964. 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, Forney Museum employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forney Museum 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, Forney Museum generated $695.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ANTIQUE TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MUSEUM OPERATES AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE ARTIFACTS RELATED TO HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF ALL FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION. THE MUSEUM BOASTS A ONE- OF-A-KIND COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 600 ARTIFACTS RELATED TO HISTORICAL TRANSPORTATION. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PEOPLE CAN EXPERIENCE EXHIBITS FEATURING ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILES FROM 1899 TO 1986, INCLUDING AMELIA EARHART'S KISSEL CAR, CARRIAGES, BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, FARM MACHINERY, ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST STEAM LOCOMOTIVES, UNION PACIFIC'S "BIG BOY", AND MUCH MORE.


THE FORNEY MUSEUM GIFT SHOP OFFERS A VARIETY OF ITEMS SURE TO PLEASE HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION FANS OF ALL AGES AND INTERESTS. PROCEEDS FROM THE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS OF THE FORNEY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christof W Kheim
Executive Di
$60,500
Chris Hildenbrand
President
$0
Dr Brian Canada
Vice Preside
$0
Cheryl Klinker
Secretary
$0
James Amos
Treasurer
$0
Steve Anderson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$81,422
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$81,422
Total Program Service Revenue$268,105
Investment income $26,341
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $273,051
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 $42,673
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $695,253

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