Liabilities / Assets
99th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
18.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
100th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 100% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
1st percentile
Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
11th percentile
Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
3rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$10,382
Down $9,124 (-47%) from 2022
Net Assets
Down-$176,541
Down $34,120 (-24%) from 2022
Liabilities
Up$186,923
Up $24,996 (+15%) from 2022
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$8
Down $69 (-90%) from 2022
Expenses
Down$34,128
Down $108,370 (-76%) from 2022
Net Income
Up-$34,120
Up $108,301 (+76%) from 2022
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
- Signed
- Nov 13, 2024
- Return Version
- 2023v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $8
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Zilker train llc is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out and to support the charitable purposes of austin parks foundation (apf). Specifically, zilker train llc will operate the mini train amusement ride within austin's zilker metropolitan park, under the name zilker eagle. Zilker eagle is a name that was selected by community vote and harkens back to the original mini train. The zilker park mini train has been a beloved austin tradition for over 60 years, attracting families and visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn about austin's outdoor green spaces. The train went out of commission due to track erosion damage and apf has been working closely with the city of austin parks and recreation department to replace, repair and restore the track, depot and train loading area, making sure that all train areas are compliant with ada accessibility standards.
"zilker train llc is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out and to support the charitable purposes of austin parks foundation (apf). Specifically, zilker train llc will operate the mini train amusement ride within austin's zilker metropolitan park, under the name zilker eagle. Zilker eagle is a name that was selected by community vote and harkens back to the original mini train. The zilker park mini train has been a beloved austin tradition for over 60 years, attracting families and visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn about austin's outdoor green spaces. The train went out of commission due to track erosion damage and apf has been working closely with the city of austin parks and recreation department to replace, repair and restore the track, depot and train loading area, making sure that all train areas are compliant with ada accessibility standards.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| DURING 2023, APF MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS TOWARD THE COMPLETION OF THE MULTI-YEAR ZILKER TRAIN PROJECT. ZILKER EAGLE WILL LAUNCH OPERATION OF THE MINI TRAIN AMUSEMENT RIDE IN ZILKER PARK ONCE ALL STEPS TO ENSURE SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY ARE COMPLETE. | $0 | $34,128 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLIN WALLIS | Manager | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Zilker Train LLC
- EIN
- 86-3126391
- Phone
- 5124771566
- Address
- 1023 SPRINGDALE ROAD 10D, AUSTIN, TX 78721
Signing Officer
- Name
- Colin Wallis
- Title
- Manager
- Phone
- 5124771566
- Signed
- 2024-11-13
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
- Address
- 221 W 6TH STREET STE 1900, AUSTIN, TX 78701
- Preparer
- Melanie Mcpeak
- Phone
- 5124796000
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue
“Description: interest income. Amount: 8.”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses
“Description: program expense. Amount: 94. Description: insurance. Amount: 13,560. Description: technology expense. Amount: 14,902. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 28,556.”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities
“Description: accounts payable and accrued expenses. Beg. Of year amount: 244. End of year amount: 240. Description: due to austin parks foundation. Beg. Of year amount: 161,683. End of year amount: 186,683.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 8. |
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Filings
Displayed year
2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $10,382
- Liabilities
- $186,923
- Net assets
- -$176,541
- Revenue
- $8
- Expenses
- $34,128
- Net income
- -$34,120