Nonprofit · EIN 86-0481826
ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · CHANDLER, AZ 85244
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,449,048 | $102,292 | $1,346,756 | $3,256,712 | $1,673 | $3,255,039 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $67,567 | $73,592 | -$6,025 | $1,754,834 | $0 | $1,754,834 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $98,957 | $74,751 | $24,206 | $1,721,429 | $0 | $1,721,429 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,366,419
- Membership dues
- $6,823
- Program service revenue
- $42,132
- Investment income
- $21,039
- Net rental income
- $4,306
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,770
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,052
- Other revenue
- $19,458
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $475
- Program services (functional)
- $61,034
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,258
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,908,171
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,256,712
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,673
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,255,039
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,675,760
- Gross receipts
- $2,754,637
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Shields | Former Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| RJ Barton | VP of Operations Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Larrry Benedict | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Steve Whisel | VP of Administration Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Andrew Bartholet | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dianne Roberson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Pete Russo | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Steve Ablonczy | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJ BART BARTON | VP OF OPERAT Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| PETE COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DIANNE ROBERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| PETE RUSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ANDY SZABO | MOTOR POWER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| STEVE WHISEL | WEB MASTER & Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LARRY BENEDICT | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CRAIG SHIELDS | TREASURER & Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJ BART BARTON | VP OF OPERAT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PETE COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DIANNE ROBERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PETE RUSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ANDY SZABO | MOTOR POWER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE WHISEL | WEB MASTER & Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LARRY BENEDICT | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| CRAIG SHIELDS | TREASURER & Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 842, CHANDLER, AZ 85244-0842
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Larry Benedict, PO BOX 842, Chandler, AZ 852440842
- Signed the 990
- Andrew Bartholet, Treasurer
- Phone
- (480) 825-4421
Mission
Acquisition preservation and Restoration of Railroad Artifacts Showing the History of Arizona
Program accomplishments
- Preserve and Restore Arizona Railroad ArtifactsExpenses $40,451
- Acquire Arizona Railroad Artifacts and Transport to the Museum for Restoration Preservation and Display.Expenses $20,583 · revenue $4,306
- Host Arizona Rail Day event free to the publicrevenue $3,699
- Paid Admission from the general pubic to view the Museums display artifacts.revenue $37,933
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0481826
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,256,712
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,754,637
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,449,048 | $102,292 | $3,256,712 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $67,567 | $73,592 | $1,754,834 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $98,957 | $74,751 | $1,721,429 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $153,451 | $84,870 | $1,702,834 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $249,397 | $207,239 | $1,784,407 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | $263,903 | $191,025 | $1,742,249 | 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 86-0481826).
Questions about ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM is 86-0481826.
- Is ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM 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 ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Larry Benedict.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,449,048, expenses of $102,292 and total assets of $3,256,712 at year end.
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