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South Carolina Railroad Museum Inc

EIN 57-0830457 • 501(c)3 • Columbia, SC

Profile

To collect and preserve historical data, materials and equipment pertaining to railroads, especially those in SC and to organizae, maintain and support an operating rail transportation system.

PO Box 7246Columbia, SC 29202

www.scrm.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

27th percentile

-7.1%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

29th percentile

-4.7%

Faster asset growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

47%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$632,029

Down $31,051 (-4.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$81,523

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$550,506

Down $31,051 (-5.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Up

$439,713

Up $141,108 (+47%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$470,764

Up $154,887 (+49%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$31,051

Down $13,779 (-80%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth29th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $632,830Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $632,8302010Assets 2011: $586,592Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $586,5922011Assets 2012: $578,966Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $578,9662012Assets 2013: $552,633Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $552,6332013Assets 2014: $502,468Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $502,4682014Assets 2015: $510,915Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $510,9152015Assets 2016: $559,417Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $559,4172016Assets 2017: $592,020Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $592,0202017Assets 2018: $529,583Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $529,5832018Assets 2019: $524,132Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $524,1322019Assets 2020: $553,904Liabilities 2020: $81,600Net Assets 2020: $472,3042020Assets 2021: $667,272Liabilities 2021: $81,600Net Assets 2021: $585,6722021Assets 2022: $761,199Liabilities 2022: $81,600Net Assets 2022: $679,5992022Assets 2023: $663,080Liabilities 2023: $81,523Net Assets 2023: $581,5572023Assets 2024: $632,029Liabilities 2024: $81,523Net Assets 2024: $550,5062024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$632,029
Liabilities$81,523
Net Assets$550,506
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $417,119Expenses 2010: $188,681Net Income 2010: $228,4382010Revenue 2011: $122,080Expenses 2011: $225,388Net Income 2011: -$103,3082011Revenue 2012: $164,837Expenses 2012: $172,463Net Income 2012: -$7,6262012Revenue 2013: $160,037Expenses 2013: $186,370Net Income 2013: -$26,3332013Revenue 2014: $149,492Expenses 2014: $190,908Net Income 2014: -$41,4162014Revenue 2015: $161,977Expenses 2015: $162,279Net Income 2015: -$3022015Revenue 2016: $252,772Expenses 2016: $224,391Net Income 2016: $28,3812016Revenue 2017: $179,340Expenses 2017: $308,237Net Income 2017: -$128,8972017Revenue 2018: $197,935Expenses 2018: $260,372Net Income 2018: -$62,4372018Revenue 2019: $191,065Expenses 2019: $196,516Net Income 2019: -$5,4512019Revenue 2020: $115,859Expenses 2020: $167,687Net Income 2020: -$51,8282020Revenue 2021: $227,385Expenses 2021: $195,617Net Income 2021: $31,7682021Revenue 2022: $300,100Expenses 2022: $206,173Net Income 2022: $93,9272022Revenue 2023: $298,605Expenses 2023: $315,877Net Income 2023: -$17,2722023Revenue 2024: $439,713Expenses 2024: $470,764Net Income 2024: -$31,0512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$439,713
Expenses$470,764
Net Income-$31,051
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$632,029
Liabilities
$81,523
Net assets
$550,506
Revenue
$439,713
Expenses
$470,764
Net income
-$31,051
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.32$0.82$5.51$4.40$4.71$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.63$0.82$5.82$2.99$3.16$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.61$0.82$6.80$3.00$2.06$0.94
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.67$0.82$5.86$2.27$1.96$0.32
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.54$0.82$4.72$1.16$1.68$0.52
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.24$0.00$5.24$1.91$1.97$0.05
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.30$0.00$5.30$1.98$2.60$0.62
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.92$0.00$5.92$1.79$3.08$1.29
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.59$0.00$5.59$2.53$2.24$0.28
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.11$0.00$5.11$1.62$1.62$0.00
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.02$0.00$5.02$1.49$1.91$0.41
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.53$0.00$5.53$1.60$1.86$0.26
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.79$0.00$5.79$1.65$1.72$0.08
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.87$0.00$5.87$1.22$2.25$1.03
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.33$0.00$6.33$4.17$1.89$2.28
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$439,713
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Maintaining and supporting an operating tourist railroad and museum, educating the public, especially children, about the heritage and role of railroading in SC and the US, preserving historical equipment and materials pertinent to SC railroads and the local granite quarrying industry.

To collect and preserve historical data, materials and equipment pertaining to railroads, especially those in SC and to organizae, maintain and support an operating rail transportation system.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$464,576$445,982▼ $18,594
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$198,504$186,047▼ $12,457
Total Assets$663,080$632,029▼ $31,051
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$81,523$81,523→ $0
Total Liabilities$81,523$81,523→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$581,557$550,506▼ $31,051
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$581,557$550,506▼ $31,051
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$663,080$632,029▼ $31,051

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,562$501,714$508,276
Land$304,610-$304,610
Buildings$70,545$2,552$73,097
Leasehold Improvements$64,184$8,039$72,223
Other Land Buildings$81$5,019$5,100
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kelvin WoodsBoard Chairman
Patrick WalkerVice Chairman
Henry NechemiasTreasurer, Trustee
Damon BrysonTrustee
Dave LewisTrustee
Joe PalmaTrustee
Ron JaroszTrustee
Rodger StroupSuperintendent of Operations
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$238,905
Program Service Revenue
$194,519
Investment Income
$36
Other Revenue
$6,253
All Other Contributions
$203,626
Change in Net Assets
$-31,051
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$437,797
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$32,967
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$20,563$10,307-$30,870
All Other Expenses$22,991--$22,991
Depreciation Depletion$13,946$4,648-$18,594
Other Expenses$17,901$76,418-$17,901
Occupancy$8,637$8,636-$17,273
Fees for Services Legal-$12,765-$12,765
Insurance-$12,666-$12,666
Interest-$4,188-$4,188
Payroll Taxes$1,573$524-$2,097
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,184-$1,184
Total Functional Expenses$314,864$155,900$0$470,764
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
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“We have approximately 150 members. Membership is open to anyone who submits an application and pays the annual dues ranging from 25-50”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The trustees serve staggered three year terms. During the annual membership meeting held each year in January, the members get to nominate and vote for trustees to fill the open positions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of form 990 and attached schedules is distributed to the Board for examination, review and approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial documents are made available to the public upon request. They are not posted on our website. A review of past years operations and finances is made available to all who attend the annual membership meeting in January. Form 990 is available on guidstar.org.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
South Carolina Railroad Museum Inc
EIN
57-0830457
Phone
2158885104
Address
PO Box 7246, Columbia, SC 29202

Signing Officer

Name
Henry Nechemias
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2158885104
Signed
2025-02-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Henry Nechemias
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
3
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
HAMILTON McKINNEY & MOSS
Address
5 CALENDAR CT SUITE 201-C, COLUMBIA, SC 29206
Preparer
Robert C Moss
Phone
8037871509
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line llg

“Cost of catering and other outside services.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0We have approximately 150 members. Membership is open to anyone who submits an application and pays the annual dues ranging from 25-50
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The trustees serve staggered three year terms. During the annual membership meeting held each year in January, the members get to nominate and vote for trustees to fill the open positions.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A copy of form 990 and attached schedules is distributed to the Board for examination, review and approval prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Governing documents and financial documents are made available to the public upon request. They are not posted on our website. A review of past years operations and finances is made available to all who attend the annual membership meeting in January. Form 990 is available on guidstar.org.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Cost of catering and other outside services.
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