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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 23-7255168

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 08, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.FORTWAYNERAILROAD.ORG
PO Box 11017Fort Wayne, IN 46855

(260) 493-0765

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

72nd percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

82nd percentile

28%

Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

36%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Up

$2,371,854

Up $522,070 (+28%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,022,727

Up $638,646 (+46%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$349,127

Down $116,576 (-25%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,743,457

Up $464,072 (+36%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,427,825

Up $769,232 (+117%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$315,632

Down $305,160 (-49%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth82nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2013: $610,228Liabilities 2013: $3,848Net Assets 2013: $606,3802013Assets 2020: $617,966Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $617,9662020Assets 2021: $766,869Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $766,8692021Assets 2022: $1,849,784Liabilities 2022: $465,703Net Assets 2022: $1,384,0812022Assets 2023: $2,371,854Liabilities 2023: $349,127Net Assets 2023: $2,022,7272023Assets 2024: $2,998,777Liabilities 2024: $275,176Net Assets 2024: $2,723,6012024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$2,371,854
Liabilities$349,127
Net Assets$2,022,727
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth78th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2013: $729,395Expenses 2013: $600,597Net Income 2013: $128,7982013Revenue 2020: $106,834Expenses 2020: $152,934Net Income 2020: -$46,1002020Revenue 2021: $361,377Expenses 2021: $208,954Net Income 2021: $152,4232021Revenue 2022: $1,279,385Expenses 2022: $658,593Net Income 2022: $620,7922022Revenue 2023: $1,743,457Expenses 2023: $1,427,825Net Income 2023: $315,6322023Revenue 2024: $1,977,252Expenses 2024: $2,373,244Net Income 2024: -$395,9922024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,743,457
Expenses$1,427,825
Net Income$315,632
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 8, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,800,846
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the fort wayne railroad historical society, inc. Is to restore and preserve historical railroad equipment and artifacts that are significant to northeast indiana. Our intent is to restore and operate the equipment and artifacts to the public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,384,081$2,022,727▲ $638,646
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$584,735$1,012,840▲ $428,105
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$524,827$885,036▲ $360,209
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$466,222$473,978▲ $7,756
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$274,000--
Total Assets$1,849,784$2,371,854▲ $522,070
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$465,703$349,127▼ $116,576
Total Liabilities$465,703$349,127▼ $116,576
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,384,081$2,022,727▲ $638,646
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,849,784$2,371,854▲ $522,070

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$762,964$120,485$883,449
Buildings$134,628$20,964$155,592
Land$111,736-$111,736
Equipment$3,512-$3,512
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joe KnapkePresident
Richard PoppDirector
Steve WinickerDirector
Wayne YorkDirector
William OtterDirector
Zach HallDirector
Richard BrinkleySecretary
Brian ChristophelTreasurer
Kelly LynchVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$928,486
Program Service Revenue
$786,587
Investment Income
$19,430
Other Revenue
$8,954
All Other Contributions
$478,149
Change in Net Assets
$315,632
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,427,825
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$376,136--$376,136
Occupancy$218,795--$218,795
Conferences and Meetings-$159,929-$159,929
Insurance$99,204--$99,204
Other Expenses$62,675--$62,675
All Other Expenses$12,579$8,810-$21,389
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,427-$17,427
Office Expenses-$10,635-$10,635
Interest-$8,236-$8,236
Fees for Services Legal-$2,080-$2,080
Fees for Services Other-$550-$550
Travel-$538-$538
Payments to Affiliates-$405-$405
Total Functional Expenses$1,219,215$208,610$0$1,427,825
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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

LiabilityAmount
Commercial Loan$175,900
N/p - 7 Rail Cards$173,227
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The organization is members only. There are no stockholders.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Board members are elected to 2 year terms at the annual membership meeting.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

“Members are required to approve, by majority vote, any changes to the organization by-laws. Other decisions by the board of directors do not require membership approval. All members have the option to attend the monthly board meetings.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization maintains a 'readfile' that is available to all members at our restoration shop located at 15808 edgerton rd, new haven, in. The file contains monthly bod minutes, monthly financial reports, written policy letters, and by-laws. This file is required reading for all volunteers. The public portion of form 990 is available as well.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fort Wayne Railroad
EIN
23-7255168
Phone
2604930765
Address
PO BOX 11017, FORT WAYNE, IN 46855

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Christophel
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2604930765
Signed
2024-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joe Knapke
Formed
1972
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
75

Preparer

Firm
Warrior Business Services
Address
501 EAST BRACKENRIDGE ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802-3522
Preparer
Colby D Mowery Ea
Phone
2607492200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The purpose of the fort wayne railroad historical society, inc. Is to restore and preserve historical railroad equipment and artifacts that are significant to northeast indiana. Our intent is to restore and operate the equipment and artifacts to the public.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Various administrative functions to include printing, postage, and shipping. Maintain the website www.fortwaynerailroad.org. Travel and lodging.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference 323,014”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,371,854
Liabilities
$349,127
Net assets
$2,022,727
Revenue
$1,743,457
Expenses
$1,427,825
Net income
$315,632
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.00$0.28$2.72$1.98$2.37$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$0.35$2.02$1.74$1.43$0.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.47$1.38$1.28$0.66$0.62
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.00$0.77$0.36$0.21$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.62$0.11$0.15$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$0.73$0.60$0.13