Liabilities / Assets
31st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.
Whippany Railway Museum
990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 22-2142291
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
46th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
54th percentile
Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
36th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
54th percentile
Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
71st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$1,354,017
Up $34,107 (+2.6%) from 2021
Net Assets
Up$1,341,257
Up $26,450 (+2.0%) from 2021
Liabilities
Up$12,760
Up $7,657 (+150%) from 2021
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$199,665
Up $69,709 (+54%) from 2021
Expenses
Up$173,215
Up $63,756 (+58%) from 2021
Net Income
Up$26,450
Up $5,953 (+29%) from 2021
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Signed
- Mar 24, 2023
- Return Version
- 2022v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $200,345
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to educate the public about, and create an interest in railroads and railroading, both historical and modern. This broad purpose includes model railroading, the relationship between railroads and the major industries that they serve, and to a much lesser extent, other modes of transportation.the organization's primary exempt purpose is accomplished through:1. The acquisition, restoration, and display of railroad-related historical and current items, as well as an indoor and outdoor operating model railroad.the scope of the primary exhibit collection also includes historical and current items related to major industries that are served by railroads (the coal industry, the farming industry, etc).the museum has also dedicated a very small portion of its indoor exhibit space to historical passenger ocean liners and the shipping industry.2. Theme and antique excursion train rides from the museum's site at whippany, new jersey
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $1,314,807 | $1,341,257 | ▲ $26,450 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $137,305 | $147,786 | ▲ $10,481 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $18,672 | $27,390 | ▲ $8,718 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $16,005 | $16,005 | → $0 |
| Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $1,319,910 | $1,354,017 | ▲ $34,107 |
| Other Assets Total | $1,147,928 | $1,162,836 | ▲ $14,908 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $5,103 | $12,760 | ▲ $7,657 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,103 | $12,760 | ▲ $7,657 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,314,807 | $1,341,257 | ▲ $26,450 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,319,910 | $1,354,017 | ▲ $34,107 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Assets Org | $489,429 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Steven P Hepler | President |
| Joseph F Krygoski | Vice President |
| Alan Wishengrad | Trustee |
| Fred Brunner | Trustee |
| Michael Dodge | Trustee |
| Paul Bartholomew | Trustee |
| Terence Mulligan | Trustee |
| Victor Ferretti | Trustee |
| Paul R Tupaczewski | Secretary |
| Nancy Krygoski | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $14,274
- Program Service Revenue
- $179,267
- Investment Income
- $43
- Other Revenue
- $6,081
- All Other Contributions
- $14,274
- Change in Net Assets
- $26,450
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $171,831 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $1,384 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Expenses | $13,659 | $16,704 | - | $30,363 |
| Other Expenses | $8,292 | - | - | $8,292 |
| Insurance | - | $3,176 | - | $3,176 |
| Office Expenses | - | $2,742 | - | $2,742 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $1,900 | - | $1,900 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $1,384 | - | - | $1,384 |
| Advertising | $572 | - | - | $572 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $148,693 | $24,522 | $0 | $173,215 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Credit Card Payable | $12,760 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
“Nancy krygoski, treasurer, is married to joseph krygoski, vice president & trustee”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
“The museum is organized as a not-for-profit corporation.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“The board reviews the 990 and approves its filing at a board of trustees meeting held quarterly. This is documented within the minutes of the meeting.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Each year all conflict of interest disclosures are reviewed to ensure that the conflict of interest policy is being followed.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“No documents are available to the public”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Whippany Railway Museum
- EIN
- 22-2142291
- Phone
- 9733018929
- Address
- PO BOX 16, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-0016
Signing Officer
- Name
- Steven P Hepler
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 9733018929
- Signed
- 2023-03-24
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Steven P Hepler
- Formed
- 1974
- Legal Domicile
- Nj
- Voting Board Members
- 11
- Independent Board Members
- 11
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Van Duyne Bruno & Co Pa
- Address
- 18 HOOK MOUNTAIN ROAD PO BOX 896, PINE BROOK, NJ 07058
- Preparer
- Raymond Pinglora Iii CPA
- Phone
- 9738081445
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Bank fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,574. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,574. Printing and publications: program service expenses 4,531. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,531. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,007. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,007. Supplies: program service expenses 3,210. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,210. Gift shop expense: program service expenses 2,771. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,771. Parking: program service expenses 2,220. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,220. Gift expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,000. Telephone: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,935. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,935. Landscaping: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,327. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,327. Postage: program service expenses 727. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 727. Computer and internet expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 467. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 467. Entertainment: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 257. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 257. Outside services: program service expenses 200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 200. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 71. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 71. Filing fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 66. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 66.”
Financial Statement Notes
Part IX, Other Assets, Line 1 and 2
“The organization's primary exempt purpose is to educate the public about, and create an interest in railroads and railroading, both historical and modern. This broad purpose includes model railroading, the relationship between railroads and the major industries that they serve, and to a much lesser extent, other modes of transportation. The organization's primary exempt purpose is accomplished through: 1. The acquisition, restoration, and display of railroad-related historical and current items, as well as an indoor and outdoor operating model railroad. The scope of the primary exhibit collection also includes historical and current items related to major industries that are served by railroads (the coal industry, the farming industry, etc). The museum has also dedicated a very small portion of its indoor exhibit space to historical passenger ocean liners and the shipping industry. 2. Theme and antique excursion train rides from the museum's site at whippany, new jersey the museum has 8 broad categories of exhibit collection items: 1 - outdoor static antique railroad equipment including steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, a refrigerator case, a rail bus, railroad handcars, railroad signals, railroad crossing gates, etc. 2- outdoor operating antique railroad equipment that is used on the museum's theme and antique excursion train rides including comet 1 passenger cars, railroad cabooses, and the jersey coast blue comet observation car. 3- outdoor operating g-scale model railroad and equipment 4- indoor operating o-scale model railroad and equipment 5- indoor railroad displays and exhibits with major themes changed annually 6- extensive collection of archived and displayed railroad related items such as photographs, timetables, photographic slides, movies, art prints, railroad maps, reference books, track charts, dining car china, railroad advertising and promotional material, railroad hardware such as locomotive bells, whistles, and headlights, railroad lanterns, railroad tickets and passes, etc. 7- outdoor and indoor, static and operating, equipment and displays of major industries that are served by railroads (eg - the farm industry and the coal industry) 8- indoor passenger ocean liner and shipping industry display material and exhibits”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT, AND CREATE AN INTEREST IN RAILROADS AND RAILROADING, BOTH HISTORICAL AND MODERN. THIS BROAD PURPOSE INCLUDES MODEL RAILROADING, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RAILROADS AND THE MAJOR INDUSTRIES THAT THEY SERVE, AND TO A MUCH LESSER EXTENT, OTHER MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH: 1. THE ACQUISITION, RESTORATION, AND DISPLAY OF RAILROAD-RELATED HISTORICAL AND CURRENT ITEMS, AS WELL AS AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR OPERATING MODEL RAILROAD. THE SCOPE OF THE PRIMARY EXHIBIT COLLECTION ALSO INCLUDES HISTORICAL AND CURRENT ITEMS RELATED TO MAJOR INDUSTRIES THAT ARE SERVED BY RAILROADS (THE COAL INDUSTRY, THE FARMING INDUSTRY, ETC). THE MUSEUM HAS ALSO DEDICATED A VERY SMALL PORTION OF ITS INDOOR EXHIBIT SPACE TO HISTORICAL PASSENGER OCEAN LINERS AND THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY. 2. THEME AND ANTIQUE EXCURSION TRAIN RIDES FROM THE MUSEUM'S SITE AT WHIPPANY, NEW JERSEY THE MUSEUM HAS 8 BROAD CATEGORIES OF EXHIBIT COLLECTION ITEMS: 1 - OUTDOOR STATIC ANTIQUE RAILROAD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STEAM LOCOMOTIVES, DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES, A REFRIGERATOR CASE, A RAIL BUS, RAILROAD HANDCARS, RAILROAD SIGNALS, RAILROAD CROSSING GATES, ETC. 2- OUTDOOR OPERATING ANTIQUE RAILROAD EQUIPMENT THAT IS USED ON THE MUSEUM'S THEME AND ANTIQUE EXCURSION TRAIN RIDES INCLUDING COMET 1 PASSENGER CARS, RAILROAD CABOOSES, AND THE JERSEY COAST BLUE COMET OBSERVATION CAR. 3- OUTDOOR OPERATING G-SCALE MODEL RAILROAD AND EQUIPMENT 4- INDOOR OPERATING O-SCALE MODEL RAILROAD AND EQUIPMENT 5- INDOOR RAILROAD DISPLAYS AND EXHIBITS WITH MAJOR THEMES CHANGED ANNUALLY 6- EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF ARCHIVED AND DISPLAYED RAILROAD RELATED ITEMS SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHS, TIMETABLES, PHOTOGRAPHIC SLIDES, MOVIES, ART PRINTS, RAILROAD MAPS, REFERENCE BOOKS, TRACK CHARTS, DINING CAR CHINA, RAILROAD ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL, RAILROAD HARDWARE SUCH AS LOCOMOTIVE BELLS, WHISTLES, AND HEADLIGHTS, RAILROAD LANTERNS, RAILROAD TICKETS AND PASSES, ETC. 7- OUTDOOR AND INDOOR, STATIC AND OPERATING, EQUIPMENT AND DISPLAYS OF MAJOR INDUSTRIES THAT ARE SERVED BY RAILROADS (EG - THE FARM INDUSTRY AND THE COAL INDUSTRY) 8- INDOOR PASSENGER OCEAN LINER AND SHIPPING INDUSTRY DISPLAY MATERIAL AND EXHIBITS |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | NANCY KRYGOSKI, TREASURER, IS MARRIED TO JOSEPH KRYGOSKI, VICE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE MUSEUM IS ORGANIZED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE BOARD REVIEWS THE 990 AND APPROVES ITS FILING AT A BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING HELD QUARTERLY. THIS IS DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | EACH YEAR ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED TO ENSURE THAT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS BEING FOLLOWED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | NO DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC |
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,354,017
- Liabilities
- $12,760
- Net assets
- $1,341,257
- Revenue
- $199,665
- Expenses
- $173,215
- Net income
- $26,450