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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1324066

KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY

Also known as LAKEWOOD MINIATURE RAILROAD CO

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64119

Financials

$67K$56K2023$421K$35K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$420,822$34,580$386,242$552,447$0$552,447
December 31, 2023990-EZ$67,441$56,491$10,950$166,205$0$166,205
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$357,125
Membership dues
$270
Program service revenue
$62,832
Investment income
$865
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$34,580

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$166,205
Total assets, end of year
$552,447
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$552,447
Land, buildings and equipment
$278,335
Gross receipts
$420,822
Employees
0
Volunteers
31
Year formed
1986
State of legal domicile
MO

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Craig Lantz - thru 11-30-24Trustee
Trustee or director
4$0
Don RonneTrustee
Trustee or director
20$0
Mitchell HoukTrustee
Trustee or director
20$0
Lou Kobet - effective 12-1-24Director
Trustee or director
20$0
Charles MejiaPresident
Officer
20$0
John M SulzerVice President
Officer
20$0
Paula A AdkinsTreasurer
Officer
20$0
Brint JeffriesSecretary
Officer
20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Charles MejiaPresident5$0
John M SulzerVice President4$0
Paula A AdkinsTreasurer-Effective 2/1/234$0
James SchmidtTreasurer - Resigned 1/31/231$0
Brint JeffriesSecretary1$0
Cliff DunfeeTrustee1$0
Craig LantzTrustee1$0
Don RonneTrustee3$0
Mitchell HoukTrustee1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 11095, KANSAS CITY, MO 64119-0095
In care of
% WALTER OHRNELL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Charles Mejia, 3528 N Chelsea Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64117
Signed the 990
Paula Adkins, Treasurer
Phone
(816) 746-5663
990-N for 2022 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Charles Mejia, 3528 N Chelsea Avenue, KANSAS CITY MO 64117. Mailing address: PO Box 11095, Kansas City MO 64111.

Mission

Supporting and giving back to the Community, a safe, outdoor, family-friendly railroading experience for all.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Supporting and giving back to the community, a safe, outdoor family, friendly railroading experience. 61,000 men, women and children benefited from our railroad.
    Expenses $34,580 · revenue $420,822

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, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1324066
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
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$552,447
Income (IRS master file)
$420,822

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$420,822$34,580$552,447XML
990-EZDecember 2023$67,441$56,491$166,205XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Charles Mejia
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: James Schmidt
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: James Schmidt
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2018≤ $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 43-1324066).

Questions about KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY

What is the EIN of KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY is 43-1324066.
Is KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY 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 KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY 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 KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Charles Mejia.
Who are the officers and directors of KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD COMPANY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $420,822, expenses of $34,580 and total assets of $552,447 at year end.

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