Nonprofit · EIN 36-4047006
NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC
Tax-exempt · GALESBURG, IL 61401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $954,412 | $433,530 | $520,882 | $743,845 | $364 | $743,481 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $311,239 | $142,021 | $169,218 | $224,723 | $2,124 | $222,599 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $154,824 | $148,810 | $6,014 | $163,535 | $3,981 | $159,554 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $880,417
- of which government grants
- $177,975
- Program service revenue
- $54,754
- Investment income
- $19,241
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $54,025
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $101,733
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,776
- Occupancy
- $4,887
- Travel
- $8,697
- Depreciation
- $206
- Program services (functional)
- $398,522
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,265
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,743
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $224,723
- Total assets, end of year
- $743,845
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $364
- Net assets, end of year
- $743,481
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,113
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $129,179
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $614,302
- Gross receipts
- $954,412
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE KING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $40,000 |
| BRIAN PETERSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JAY MATSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHRAMM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SEAMUS REILLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MANDY BALSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB BENEDICT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BONDI | EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS FARRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE GERSTENBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OWEN MUELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROY PARKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PRITCHARD | EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE KING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $40,000 |
| BRIAN PETERSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JAY MATSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHRAMM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SEAMUS REILLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MANDY BALSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB BENEDICT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BONDI | EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS FARRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE GERSTENBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OWEN MUELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROY PARKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PRITCHARD | EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE KING | EXECUTIVE DI | 45 | $43,333 |
| BRIAN PETERSON | CHAIRMAN | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAY MATSON | VICE CHAIRMA | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHRAMM | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
| SEAMUS REILLY | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM FARRELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEVE GERSTENBERGER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| WAYNE CARL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| OWEN MUELDER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| MANDY BALSER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROY PARKIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROB BENEDICT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT BONDI | EX OFFICIO D | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN PRITCHARD | EX OFFICIO D | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 161 S CHERRY ST STE 207, GALESBURG, IL 61401-4519
- In care of
- % HATTERY SIMPSON WEST
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 200 E MAIN STREET, GALESBURG IL 61401
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRIAN PETERSON
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- JULIE KING, 890 KNOX HIGHWAY 7, GALESBURG IL 61401
- Signed the 990
- JULIE KING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (309) 345-4634
- Website
- www.nrrhof.org
- Return prepared by
- STRIEGEL KNOBLOCH & COMPANY LLC
Mission
FOR EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC AND RESEARCH PURPOSES TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ANATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME FOR THE SUITABLE RECOGNITION OF PERSONS ANDENTITIES WHO HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AND GROWTH OF THERAILROAD INDUSTRY.
Program accomplishments
- FOR EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC AND RESEARCH PURPOSES TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME FOR THE SUITABLE RECOGNITION OF PERSONS AND ENTITIES WHO HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AND GROWTH OF THE RAILROAD INDUSTRY.Expenses $398,522 · revenue $54,754
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4047006
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $743,845
- Income (IRS master file)
- $954,412
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $954,412 | $433,530 | $743,845 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $311,239 | $142,021 | $224,723 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $154,824 | $148,810 | $163,535 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: JULIE KING | September 30, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 36-4047006).
Questions about NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC is 36-4047006.
- Is NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME 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 NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BRIAN PETERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (JULIE KING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $954,412, expenses of $433,530 and total assets of $743,845 at year end.
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