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Iowa Railroad Historical Society

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.83M (2023)

Expenses
$1.86M (2023)

Total Assets
$5.06M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.18M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,826,687
Expenses
$1,861,046
Net Income
-$34,359
Net Assets
$3,874,263
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,582
9.3%
Program Services $1,689,109
92.5%
Investment Income $10,589
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$42,593
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,923
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $311,699
16.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,057,271
Total Liabilities $1,183,008
Net Assets $3,874,263
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Travis Stevenson (General Mgr) $64,923 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Goodman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Vp Of Operation) $0 $0 $0
Gary Jaehnel (Vp Of Fin & Adm) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Fogg (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,830,405
Expenses
$1,584,378
Net Income
$246,027
Net Assets
$3,873,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $354,996
19.4%
Program Services $1,587,237
86.7%
Investment Income $868
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$112,696
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,400
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $308,965
19.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,623,282
Total Liabilities $749,451
Net Assets $3,873,831
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Travis Stevenson (General Mgr) $63,400 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Goodman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Vp Of Operation) $0 $0 $0
Gary Jaehnel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Vp Of Fin & Adm) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,817,434
Expenses
$1,421,746
Net Income
$395,688
Net Assets
$3,525,756
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $568,187
31.3%
Program Services $1,131,282
62.2%
Investment Income $527
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $117,438
6.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,400
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $258,528
18.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,275,421
Total Liabilities $749,665
Net Assets $3,525,756
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Travis Stevenson (General Mgr) $63,400 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Deats (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Vp Of Operation) $0 $0 $0
Gary Jaehnel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Vp Of Fin & Adm) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$936,227
Expenses
$1,083,150
Net Income
-$146,923
Net Assets
$3,070,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $357,587
38.2%
Program Services $539,895
57.7%
Investment Income $2,904
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $35,841
3.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,400
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $257,721
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,103,179
Total Liabilities $1,032,223
Net Assets $3,070,956
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Travis Stevenson (General Mgr) $63,400 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Deats (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Vp Of Operation) $0 $0 $0
Gary Jaehnel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Vp Of Fin & Adm) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,546,534
Expenses
$1,480,414
Net Income
$66,120
Net Assets
$3,176,022
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $297,271
19.2%
Program Services $1,069,337
69.1%
Investment Income $6,427
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $375
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $48,473
3.1%
Other Revenue $124,651
8.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,058
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $316,648
21.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,888,527
Total Liabilities $712,505
Net Assets $3,176,022
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Travis Stevenson (General Mgr) $65,058 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Deats (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Jaehnel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Deats (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,488,166
Expenses
$1,514,149
Net Income
-$25,983
Net Assets
$3,109,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,812
14.0%
Program Services $1,143,102
76.8%
Investment Income $5,242
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,800
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $18,538
1.2%
Other Revenue $111,672
7.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $335,344
22.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,823,770
Total Liabilities $713,868
Net Assets $3,109,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Travis Stevenson (General Mgr) $60,000 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Deats (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Jaehnel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Deats (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,881,104
Expenses
$1,729,663
Net Income
$151,441
Net Assets
$3,127,091
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $465,841
24.8%
Program Services $1,272,992
67.7%
Investment Income $4,726
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $29,946
1.6%
Other Revenue $107,599
5.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,108
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $336,388
19.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,947,531
Total Liabilities $820,440
Net Assets $3,127,091
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Travis Stevenson (General Mgr) $60,108 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (President) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Deats (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Barkwill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Stirling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Deats (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,497,366
Expenses
$1,484,111
Net Income
$13,255
Net Assets
$2,913,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,155
6.8%
Program Services $1,240,269
82.8%
Investment Income $4,757
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $82,365
5.5%
Net Inventory Sales $5,004
0.3%
Other Revenue $63,816
4.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,153
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $316,132
21.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,592,929
Total Liabilities $679,719
Net Assets $2,913,210
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Travis Stevenson (General Mgr) $58,153 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Deats (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Barkwill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Stirling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Deats (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,693,022
Expenses
$1,412,909
Net Income
$280,113
Net Assets
$2,870,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $359,729
21.2%
Program Services $1,263,251
74.6%
Investment Income $2,050
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $15,981
0.9%
Other Revenue $52,011
3.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,631
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,540,353
Total Liabilities $669,735
Net Assets $2,870,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fenner Stevenson (General Mgr) $54,631 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Deats (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Barkwill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Stirling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,481,894
Expenses
$1,394,887
Net Income
$87,007
Net Assets
$2,587,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,632
13.7%
Program Services $1,190,983
80.4%
Investment Income $89
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $25,769
1.7%
Other Revenue $61,421
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,369
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,441,095
Total Liabilities $853,657
Net Assets $2,587,438
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fenner Stevenson (General Mgr) $56,369 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Vaughn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Deats (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Niday (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ken Barkwill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,515,207
Expenses
$1,387,398
Net Income
$127,809
Net Assets
$2,500,431
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $268,515
17.7%
Program Services $1,102,225
72.7%
Investment Income $241
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $45,066
3.0%
Net Inventory Sales $38,955
2.6%
Other Revenue $60,205
4.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,201
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,642,594
Total Liabilities $1,142,163
Net Assets $2,500,431
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fenner Stevenson (General Mgr) $55,201 $0 $0
Alan Schroeder (President) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Deats (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Niday (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ken Barkwill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Patterson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Stirling (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Darin Jacobs (Vp Operations) $0 $0 $0
Roger Lutz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,124,197
Expenses
$1,375,095
Net Income
-$250,898
Net Assets
$2,372,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,928
9.2%
Program Services $940,041
83.6%
Investment Income $327
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $34,558
3.1%
Other Revenue $46,343
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,261
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,666,196
Total Liabilities $1,293,574
Net Assets $2,372,622

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,064,571
Expenses
$1,240,275
Net Income
$824,296
Net Assets
$2,623,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,105,005
53.5%
Program Services $880,902
42.7%
Investment Income $1,565
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $19,447
0.9%
Other Revenue $57,652
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,788
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $278,010
22.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,609,666
Total Liabilities $986,146
Net Assets $2,623,520

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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