Empire State Railroad Museum in Shokan, New York (NY)
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| Empire State Railroad Museum | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 222618730 |
| Name of Organization | Empire State Railroad Museum |
| In Care of Name | Ulster Financial Group |
| Address | PO BOX 545, Shokan, NY 12481-0545 |
| Activities | Museum, zoo, planetarium, etc. |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 11/1985 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 12/2013 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year |
| Asset Amount | $491,687 |
| Amount of Income | $42,855 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $40,108 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: History Museums |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2013: $42,855 (it was $93,528 in 2012)
| Empire State Railroad Museum: | $42,855 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $170,607 |
Assets in 2013: $491,687 (it was $499,160 in 2012)
| Empire State Railroad Museum: | $491,687 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $751,001 |
Expenses in 2013: $62,202
| Empire State Railroad Museum: | $62,202 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $136,601 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 0.7
| Empire State Railroad Museum: | 0.7 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.2 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 96.5%
| This organization: | 96.5% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 57.9% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $16,060 | $92,019 | $40,108 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $13,279 | $14,595 | $38,695 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $433 | $329 | $150 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $1,783 | $1,496 | $967 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $7,040 | $3,006 | $3,714 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $5,256 | $1,509 | $2,747 |
| Other revenue | $563 | $75,597 | $295 |
| Total expenses | $42,029 | $40,756 | $62,202 |
| Total net assets | $454,232 | $499,160 | $491,687 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-25,968 | $51,262 | $-22,094 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $463,194 | $441,564 | $499,160 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $17,006 | $6,334 | $14,621 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $511,828 | $491,687 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $454,232 | $499,160 | $491,687 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $454,232 | $499,160 | $491,687 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $78,143 |
| Subtotal Support | $92,667 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $92,667 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $14,523 |
| Total Support | $173,137 |
| Public Support | $92,667 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $2,262 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $78,207 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $35,648 |
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| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmers Museum Inc | PO BOX 800, Cooperstown, NY 13326-0800 | NY | 1944-08 | $15,286,543 |
| 2 | National Baseball Hall Of Fame And Museum Inc | PO BOX 590, Cooperstown, NY 13326-0590 | NY | 1937-07 | $12,930,996 |
| 3 | Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum | 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY 14607-3941 | NY | 1968-09 | $12,678,662 |
| 4 | New York State Historical Association | PO BOX 800, Cooperstown, NY 13326-0800 | NY | 1941-07 | $11,324,039 |
| 5 | Wharton County Museum Association | PO BOX 349, Wharton, TX 77488-0349 | TX | 1974-12 | $141,508 |
| 6 | The Long Island Museum Of American Art History & Carriages | 1200 Route 25a, Stony Brook, NY 11790-1931 | NY | 1945-04 | $3,682,073 |
| 7 | Watkins Glen Motor Racing Research Council Inc | 610 S Decatur St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891-1613 | NY | 1999-12 | $1,334,363 |
| 8 | Sephardic Heritage Museum Inc | 25 West 39th Street 11thflr, New York, NY 10018-3805 | NY | 2008-01 | $905,068 |
| 9 | Saratoga Automobile Museum | 110 Avenue Of The Pnes, Saratoga Spgs, NY 12866-6220 | NY | 1999-09 | $663,049 |
| 10 | Wings Of Eagles Discovery Center, Wings Of Eagles | 339 Daniel Zenker Dr, Horseheads, NY 14845-1008 | NY | 1983-12 | $390,503 |
| 11 | Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum | PO BOX 1327, Sag Harbor, NY 11963-0050 | NY | 1971-11 | $301,877 |
| 12 | Zadock Pratt Museum Inc | PO BOX 333, Prattsville, NY 12468-0333 | NY | 1975-07 | $140,385 |
| 13 | Southeast Musuem Association Inc | 67 Main St, Brewster, NY 10509-1416 | NY | 1967-03 | $93,781 |
| 14 | Seneca Museum Of Waterways And Industry Inc | PO BOX 388, Seneca Falls, NY 13148-0388 | NY | 1998-11 | $89,122 |
| 15 | The Friends Of The New York State Military Museum | 61 Lake Ave, Saratoga Spgs, NY 12866-2315 | NY | 1992-04 | $88,615 |
| 16 | Thousand Islands Museum | PO BOX 27, Clayton, NY 13624-0027 | NY | 1968-10 | $80,175 |
| 17 | Bullthistle Model Railroad Society Inc | 33 Rexford Street, Norwich, NY 13815-1645 | NY | 1999-10 | $0 |
| 18 | Friends Of The Nassau County Firefighters Museum | 1500 Newbridge Rd, N Bellmore, NY 11710-1602 | NY | 1999-03 | $0 |
| 19 | Lake George Antique Boat And Auto Museum | P O Box 760, Bolton Landing, NY 12814 | NY | 1996-08 | $0 |
| 20 | Tonawanda Kenmore Historical Society & Museum | 2919 Delaware Ave Room 14, Kenmore, NY 14217 | NY | 2007-08 | $0 |
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