Nevada Northern Railway Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Nevada Northern Railway Foundation Inc is located in Ely, NV. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Nevada Northern Railway Foundation Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nevada Northern Railway Foundation 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, Nevada Northern Railway Foundation Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR THE HISTORY OF WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEVADA. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE USE OF HISTORIC STEAM TRAIN RIDES AND A MUSEUM DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING AND PRESERVING AN INTEGRAL PART OF ITS ILLUSTRIOUS PAST.IT IS THE MUSEUM'S MISSION: TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE TO OPERATING CONDITION, THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OF THE NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS, TO PRESERVE THE MUSEUM'S SEVENTY-TWO BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES FOR THE PERMANENT PROTECTION AND DISPLAY OF THE LOCOMOTIVES, RAILROAD CARS AND EQUIPMENT,TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF THE "CAN-DO" SPIRIT AND VISION THAT BUILT NOT ONLY NEVADA BUT THE UNITED STATES, TO TEACH AND MAKE AVAILABLE THE INDISPENSABLE HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL ARTS, MECHANICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES NEEDED TO PRESERVE, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE ALL COMPONENTS OF THE RAILROAD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE OPERATION OF HISTORIC SIGHTSEEING TRAIN, MUSEUM AND RESTORATION OF YARD AND BUILDINGS CONTINUES. RIDERSHIP IS INCREASING AND MORE TOURS ARE STOPPING OR ARE ORGANIZED SPECIFICALLY TO ENJOY THE TRAIN. THE TRAIN AND MUSEUM HAVE A PROFOUND BENEFIT TO THE LOCAL TOURISM ECONOMY OF WHITE PINE COUNTY. THE MUSEUM HAS RECEIVED NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, AS THE BEST PRESERVED SHORTLINE RAILROAD IN THE NATION. THE MCGILL DEPOT RESTORATION CONTINUES. THIS BUILDING HAS BEEN STABILIZED AND ENCLOSED PREVENTING FURTHER DETERIORATION. TRACK HAS BEEN RESTORED AND MANY BUILDINGS IN THE YARD HAVE BEEN REROOFED AND STABILIZED. THE HISTORIC TRACK THROUGH ELY HAS BEEN OPENED FROM THE RAILYARD TO PUBLIC MUSEUM, WITH PLANNED RIDES BETWEEN THE TWO MUSEMUMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark S Bassett
President
$104,808
Joan Bassett
Secretary/treas
$56,841
Jim Alworth
Director
$0
John Gianoli
Chairman
$0
Carl Marsh
Vice Chairman
$0
Roger Bowers
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Reck Brothers
Construction
$361,066
Taylor Print Impressions
Printing
$106,795
Maupincoxlegoy
Legal
$154,396
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $807,471
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,016,206
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $61,003
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,823,677
Total Program Service Revenue$1,004,350
Investment income $547
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,500
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,161,357

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