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ARIZONA STREET RAILWAY MUSEUM A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860340283 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A54Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.phxtrolley.org
revenue
$14K
expenses
$14K
net assets
$239K
employees
mission · from form 990

Today, the Phoenix Trolley Museum is dedicated to the preservation of original trolley cars, memorabilia and public education about a time and place that would one day become the 5th largest city in America.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Street Railway Museum, operating as Phoenix Trolley Museum, preserves and shares the history of Phoenix's streetcar system. The organization collects, restores, and displays historic streetcars and related artifacts, offering educational programs and public exhibits. It serves the Phoenix community and visitors through interactive experiences, school tours, and special events, with a focus on local transportation history and urban development.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Capitol Exhibit Collaboration
Partners with Arizona Capitol Museum and Heard Museum to present pop-up exhibits on Phoenix streetcar history and its connection to Native American communities
Education and School Tours
Offers guided tours and interactive educational experiences for school groups and visiting guests
Oral History Project
Records and presents first-hand accounts from individuals who rode Phoenix’s original streetcar system before 1948
Streetcar Restoration
Volunteer-driven restoration of historic Phoenix streetcars, including Birney Safety Car #116 and acquisition of Streetcar #509
Trolley Corps Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in museum operations, restoration work, docent services, and special events
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Heritage Streetcar and Transit Vehicle Restoration 8 activities
    • Collecting and Restoring Historic Streetcars and Artifacts
      The organization collects, restores, and maintains historic streetcars, including Streetcar #116 and #504, and other related artifacts. This includes railcar restoration, woodworking, painting, and finishing, and collecting original streetcar rails.
    • Collecting and Restoring Historic Streetcars and Artifacts
      The organization collects, restores, and maintains historic streetcars, including Streetcar #116 and Streetcar #504, and other related artifacts. This includes railcar restoration, woodworking, painting, and finishing, as well as collecting original streetcar rails.
    • Collecting and Restoring Historic Streetcars and Artifacts
      The organization collects and restores historic streetcars, including Streetcar #116 and Streetcar #504, and other related artifacts. This includes railcar restoration, woodworking, painting, and finishing, as well as collecting sections of original Phoenix streetcar rails.
    • Conducting Oral History Research
      The organization conducts and presents oral history interviews with former riders of the Phoenix trolley system, and successfully wrote a grant to Arizona Humanities for an oral history project documenting memories of riding Phoenix’s original streetcar system before 1948.
    • Conducting Oral History Research
      The organization conducts and presents oral history interviews with former riders of the Phoenix trolley system, supported by grants for documenting memories of the original streetcar system.
    • Developing and Managing Exhibits
      The organization installs, maintains, and updates museum displays and exhibits, including a "pop-up" exhibit at the Arizona State Capitol Museum and displaying streetcar #116 at various public events.
    • Oral History and Research
      The organization conducts and presents oral history interviews with former riders of the Phoenix trolley system, supported by grants, to document memories of riding Phoenix’s original streetcar system before 1948.
    • Streetcar Acquisition and Restoration
      The organization acquires, restores, and maintains historic streetcars, including Streetcar #116 and #504, through activities like woodworking, painting, and track laying. It also collects original Phoenix streetcar rails and received a locomotive for moving Streetcar #116.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 3 activities
    • Library and Publications Management
      The organization maintains an extensive resource collection in the Larry Fleming Library, increases public research hours, and manages publications, including updating databases, processing orders, and assisting with mailings.
    • Maintaining a Library and Publications
      The organization maintains an extensive resource collection and increases public research hours in the Larry Fleming Library, and manages publications, including updating databases, processing orders, and assisting with mailings.
    • Publishing and Managing Publications
      The organization previously published the Trolley Quarterly series and manages current publications, including updating databases, processing orders, and assisting with mailings.
  • Museum Volunteer Operations Support 3 activities
    • Museum Operations and Volunteer Management
      The organization manages daily operations, including utilizing volunteers for collections, archives, guest services, and educational assistance. It also maintains the museum building and grounds, and operates retail sales of merchandise.
    • Volunteer Engagement and Guest Services
      The museum utilizes volunteers in daily operations and special events, including collections, archives, and guest services, and provides hospitality and guest relations services to museum patrons.
    • Volunteer Engagement and Support
      The organization utilizes volunteers in daily operations and special events, including collections, archives, guest services, and educational assistance.
  • Museum Exhibits & Educational Tours 2 activities
    • Operating a Museum and Exhibitions
      The museum operates open house events every Saturday from October to May and on selected First Fridays, showcasing its collection and the history of Phoenix trolleys. It also installs "pop-up" exhibits at other locations and maintains its building and grounds.
    • Operating a Museum and Hosting Public Events
      The organization operates a museum, hosting open house events every Saturday from October to May and selected First Friday events. It also provides school tours and tours for visiting guests, and manages the installation, maintenance, and upkeep of museum displays and exhibits.
  • Youth & School Educational Programs 1 activity
    • Educational Programs and Tours
      The museum provides educational assistance, including administrative functions, art activities, science projects, and school tours for visiting guests.
  • Online Professional Community Platforms 1 activity
    • Maintaining a Resource Library
      The organization maintains an extensive resource collection in the Larry Fleming Library and increases public research hours.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Managing and Displaying Collections and Exhibits
      The organization manages the installation, maintenance, and upkeep of museum displays and exhibits, including a "pop-up" exhibit at the Arizona State Capitol Museum. It also maintains an extensive resource collection in the Larry Fleming Library and manages publications.
    • Operating a Museum and Hosting Public Events
      The organization operates a museum, hosting open house events every Saturday from October to May and selected First Friday events. It also provides school tours and tours for visiting guests, and maintains the museum building and grounds.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$14K
Contributions & grants$13K88%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$252K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$239K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +52.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • Bill Gilmore — Director
  • Gail Fleming — Director
  • Jesus Aguilera — Director
  • Robert Graham — Director
  • Will Keller — Director
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • American Car Company Partner — Built Streetcar #116
  • Arizona Capitol Museum Partner — Collaborated to share the history of street transportation and hosted an exhibit.
  • Arizona Historical Society Partner — Began the streetcar museum in partnership with the Arizona Historical Society, which housed its Phoenix headquarters in the historic Ellis-Shackelford House.
  • Arizona Historical Society Partner — Larry Fleming became involved with the Arizona Historical Society and began to organize the Museum.
  • Arizona Humanities Funder — Provided a grant for the Museum's oral history project.
  • Heard Museum Partner — Collaborated to share the history of street transportation, supported an exhibit, and provided an exhibit curator and research assistance.
  • Phelps Dodge Funder — Donated a 300-volt locomotive and spare parts to the museum
  • Restaurant Equipment Hunter Partner — Mike Bystrom of this company provided a tip about the location of Streetcar No. 509