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Nonprofit · EIN 30-0138462

THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC

Tax-exempt · ELKINS, WV 26241

Financials

$59K$57K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$58,680$57,047$1,633$459,546$20,140$439,406
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$42,942
Membership dues
$7,660
Program service revenue
$14,554
Investment income
$66
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,118
Other revenue
$1,118

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$24,899
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$26,735
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$11,712
Travel
$150
Depreciation
$4,045
Program services (functional)
$44,471
Management and general (functional)
$12,576

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$456,836
Total assets, end of year
$459,546
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,140
Net assets, end of year
$439,406
Land, buildings and equipment
$501
Gross receipts
$61,328
Employees
1
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
WV

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rachel HayesPresident/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Bryan TottenVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
John C SanfordDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
William G HartmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Arden Swecker IIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Julia ElbonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ulysses AdkinsVice President/Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 203, ELKINS, WV 26241-0203
In care of
% JOHN W SMITH
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Rachel Hayes, 118 Grandview Ave, Elkins, WV 26241
Signed the 990
Rachel Hayes, President
Phone
(304) 637-4810

Mission

Public education and preservation of West Virginia's railroad history.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Museum space and exhibit: Railroad education to members, public and students through photo and memorabilia collections, research and display of archives.
    Expenses $37,224 · revenue $11,884
  • Membership: Railroad education to members including the newsletter "The Gandy Dancer", public meetings, and other open monthly meetings.
    Expenses $3,545 · revenue $10,066
  • Railroad education and preservation of classic railroad cars leased to local tourist train for use.
    Expenses $3,702 · revenue $5,270

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
30-0138462
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$459,546
Income (IRS master file)
$61,328

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$58,680$57,047$459,546XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 30-0138462).

Questions about THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC

What is the EIN of THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC is 30-0138462.
Is THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names Rachel Hayes.
Who are the officers and directors of THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $58,680, expenses of $57,047 and total assets of $459,546 at year end.

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