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ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 860481826 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azrymuseum.org
revenue
$153K
expenses
$85K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
0
volunteers
35
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

ACQUISTION, PRESERVATION. RESTORATION OF RAILROAD ARTIFACTS SHOWING THE HISOTRY OF ARIZONA

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Railway Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of railroading in Arizona. Founded in 1983, it focuses on the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of railroad artifacts. The museum is governed by a Board of Directors and lifetime Founders.

activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Heritage Streetcar and Transit Vehicle Restoration 4 activities
    • Collecting and Preserving Railway Artifacts
      Acquires, restores, and preserves a collection of over 52,000 railway equipment, artifacts, mementos, and audio/visual materials (including photos, slides, film, and recordings) related to historical and contemporary railways, representing 2,344 different railroads, manufacturers, and organizations.
    • Collecting and Preserving Railway Artifacts
      Acquires, restores, and preserves a collection of over 52,000 railway equipment, artifacts, and mementos, including 12,085 audio/visual materials and 4,600 books, representing 2,344 different railroads, manufacturers, and organizations, for display and academic research.
    • Collecting and Preserving Railway Artifacts
      Acquires, restores, and preserves a collection of over 52,000 railway equipment, artifacts, mementos, and audio/visual materials (including photos, slides, film, and recordings) related to historical and contemporary railways, representing 2,344 different railroads, manufacturers, and organizations.
    • Collecting and Preserving Railway Artifacts
      Acquires, restores, and preserves a collection of over 52,000 railway equipment, artifacts, and mementos, including rolling stock, images, audio/visual materials, and a reference library of over 4,600 books, representing 2,344 different railroads and manufacturers.
  • Model Railroad Public Exhibition Events 4 activities
    • Hosting Public and Private Events
      Organizes and hosts various public events such as the annual Fall Rail Festival, Arizona Railway Day, Used Book Sale Fundraisers, "Dinner in the Diner" fundraising events, and participates in National Train Day events and the Falcon Field Open House. The museum also offers group tours by appointment and hosts private events like birthday parties in a caboose or passenger car.
    • Hosting Special Events and Fundraisers
      Organizes and hosts various public events and fundraisers, including an annual Fall Rail Festival, Arizona Railway Day, Used Book Sale Fundraisers, "Dinner in the Diner" events, and participates in National Train Day and the Falcon Field Open House.
    • Hosting Special Events and Fundraisers
      Organizes and hosts various public and member events, including an annual Fall Rail Festival, Arizona Railway Day, Used Book Sale Fundraisers, "Dinner in the Diner" fundraising events in a dining car, and participates in National Train Day events and the Falcon Field Open House. The museum also hosts an Annual Membership Meeting and offers its facilities for birthday parties and other events.
    • Hosting Special Events and Fundraisers
      Organizes and hosts various public events, including an annual Fall Rail Festival, Arizona Railway Day, Used Book Sale Fundraisers, "Dinner in the Diner" fundraising events, and participates in National Train Day events and the Falcon Field Open House.
  • Guided and Self-Guided Museum Tours 1 activity
    • Providing Group Tours
      Offers group tours on a limited basis, requiring advance scheduling.
  • Uncategorized 17 activities
    • Advocating for Railway Heritage Preservation
      Advocates for the recognition and preservation of railway heritage, as demonstrated by the successful listing of TC&GB Caboose #15 on the National Register of Historic Places.
    • Advocating for Railway Heritage Preservation
      Advocates for the recognition and preservation of railway heritage, as demonstrated by the successful listing of TC&GB Caboose #15 on the National Register of Historic Places.
    • Advocating for Railway Preservation
      Advocates for the preservation of railway history, exemplified by the successful listing of TC&GB Caboose #15 on the National Register of Historic Places.
    • Advocating for Railway Preservation
      Advocates for the recognition and preservation of railway history, exemplified by the successful listing of TC&GB Caboose #15 on the National Register of Historic Places.
    • Facilitating Photography and Videography
      Permits free private and student photography and videography during visits, provided it does not disrupt other visitors, and allows commercial photography and videography with advance scheduling and a permit.
    • Facilitating Photography and Videography
      Permits free private and student photography and videography during visits, and allows commercial photography and videography with advance scheduling and a permit.
    • Facilitating Photography and Videography
      Permits free private and student photography and videography during visits, provided it does not disrupt other visitors, and allows commercial photography and videography with advance scheduling and a permit.
    • Offering Group Tours and Event Hosting
      Provides limited group tours with advance scheduling and hosts private events like birthday parties in a caboose or passenger car, while also permitting photography and videography under specific conditions.
    • Offering Group Tours and Event Hosting
      Provides limited group tours with advance scheduling and hosts private events, such as birthday parties, in a caboose or passenger car equipped with tables and chairs.
    • Operating a Public Railway Museum
      Operates a museum open to the public during its operating season (Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend), offering self-guided tours of outdoor railway equipment, access to an indoor display building, and exploration of 4 to 12 historic passenger rail cars and a caboose.
    • Operating a Public Railway Museum
      Operates a museum seasonally (Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend) offering self-guided tours of outdoor railway equipment, access to an indoor display building, and exploration of 4 to 12 historic passenger rail cars and a caboose. Free admission is provided to active duty military personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums program.
    • Operating a Public Railway Museum
      Operates a museum open to the public during a seasonal schedule (Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend), offering self-guided tours of outdoor railway equipment with informational placards, access to an indoor display building, and the opportunity to explore the interior of 4 to 12 historic passenger cars and a caboose. Free admission is offered to active duty military personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums program.
    • Operating a Railway Museum
      Operates a museum open to the public during its operating season (Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend), offering self-guided tours of outdoor railway equipment with informational placards, access to an indoor display building, and the opportunity to explore the interior of 4 to 12 historic passenger cars and a caboose. Free admission is offered to active duty military personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums program.
    • Providing Access to Railway Information and Maps
      Provides public access to a collection of images with defined usage restrictions, and offers access to historical and contemporary Arizona railroad maps, including those produced by the Arizona Department of Transportation and Marc Pearsall.
    • Providing Access to Railway Maps and Images
      Provides public access to a collection of images, including those owned by the museum and those with specific usage rights granted by copyright owners, and offers access to historical and contemporary Arizona railroad maps.
    • Providing Access to Railway Research Materials
      Provides public access to a collection of images (some museum-owned, some licensed), a reference library of over 4,600 books on railroad history, and historical Arizona railroad maps for academic research and general interest.
    • Providing Access to Railway Research Materials
      Maintains a reference library of over 4,600 books on railroad history and provides public access to a collection of images, some owned by the museum, with defined usage restrictions. It also offers access to historical and contemporary Arizona railroad maps.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$153K
Contributions & grants$124K81%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2740%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$85K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash$45K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.70M
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -38.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 6
  • ANDY SZABO — MOTOR POWER
  • DIANNE ROBERSON — DIRECTOR
  • PETE RUSSO — DIRECTOR
  • RJ BART BARTON — VP OF OPERAT
  • ROB SMAILEY — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE WHISEL — WEB MASTER &
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • ARIZONA COPPER COMPANY Partner — Maintains a Porter 0-4-0T Locomotive No. 7 from the Arizona Copper Company.
  • ARM Network — Refers to itself as ARM, indicating organizational identity.
  • American Association of Private Railcar Owners Partner — Joined their special train to the 37th annual convention in Portland, Maine.
  • Amtrak Partner — Participated in their National Train Day event.
  • Arizona Department of Transportation Partner — Source of the 2012 Arizona railroad map provided by the museum.
  • Blue Star Families Partner — Participates in the Blue Star Museums program in collaboration with Blue Star Families.
  • CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN RAILROAD Partner — Maintains a privately owned EMD E8 Locomotive No. 5022A from the Chicago & North Western Railroad.
  • City of Chandler Government — Landlord of the museum property, which leases the land to the Arizona Railway Museum
  • City of Chandler Partner — Held their annual Chuck Wagon Cook-Off in Tumbleweed Park and provided a wagon ride to the museum.
  • Cruising by Rail, Ltd Partner — Operated excursions using ARM equipment (Vista Canyon) to various destinations like Portland, San Diego, and New Orleans.
  • Department of Defense Government — Participates in the Blue Star Museums program in collaboration with the Department of Defense.
  • HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY Partner — Maintains a Porter 0-4-0F Locomotive No. 5 from the Homestake Mining Company.
  • IRS Government — Recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the IRS.
  • KENNECOTT COPPER CORPORATION Partner — Maintains a GE B-70 Locomotive No. 801 from the Kennecott Copper Corporation.
  • KENNECOTT COPPER CORPORATION Partner — Maintains a Plymouth JLB Locomotive No. 81 from the Kennecott Copper Corporation.
  • MAGMA ARIZONA RAILROAD Partner — Maintains a Baldwin DRS-6-6-1500 Locomotive No. 10 from the Magma Arizona Railroad.
  • National Endowment for the Arts Partner — Participates in the Blue Star Museums program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts.
  • National Railway Historical Society Network — Maintains collection of NRHS "Bulletin" publication.
  • SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD Partner — Maintains a Baldwin 2-8-0 Locomotive No. 2562 from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
  • Santa Fe Historical & Technical Society Network — Maintains collection of "Warbonnet" publication.
  • Southern Pacific Historical and Technical Society Network — Maintains collection of "Trainline" publication.
  • TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION Partner — Maintains a PCC Streetcar No. 4607 from the Toronto Transit Commission.
  • Union Pacific Historical Society Network — Maintains collection of "Streamliner" publication.