Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $236.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ellsworth, ME
- Founding
- 09/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 16-1714124
Organization Overview
Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust is located in Ellsworth, ME. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust generated $236.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $217.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY OVERALL MISSION OF THE TRUST IS TO CELEBRATE AND PRESERVE THE RAILROAD HISTORY OF DOWNEAST MAINE. THE IMMEDIATE AND PRIMARY GOAL IS TO DEVELOP THE DOWNEAST SCENIC RAILROAD FOR EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENMENT AND ENJOYMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMPLETED REHABILITATION OF 4.5 MILES OF TRACK AND RESTORED SEVERAL LOCOMOTIVES AND COACH CARS TO A USEABLE STATUS. CONDUCT SCENIC TOURS AND HOSTED VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL GROUPS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION PRESENTATIONS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Briggs Vice Pres/tr | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
H Levertt Fernald Vp/chief Mec | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Kenneth Jackman Vp/secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Thomas Testa President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Carolyn Ackerman Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Dr Joel Ackerman Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $73,005 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,078 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $73,005 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $151,600 |
| Investment income | $11,558 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $38 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $236,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $8,548 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $519 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,525 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $14,850 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $464 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $742 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,449 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,115 |
| Insurance | $18,229 |
| All other expenses | $27,204 |
| Total functional expenses | $217,776 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,028 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,989 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $759,779 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $415,776 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $12,087 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,213,659 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $20,368 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $20,478 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,192,210 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $971 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,213,659 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust has recieved totaling $92,050.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT | $80,000 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $12,050 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pineland Farms Inc New Gloucester, ME | $0 | $7,727,361 |
Friends Of Katahdin Woods And Waters Portland, ME | $3,235,909 | $4,395,380 |
Castle Preservation Society Moultonborough, NH | $5,902,914 | $2,624,802 |
New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Concord, NH | $1,795,974 | $996,866 |
Sanborn Mills Inc Loudon, NH | $9,770,900 | $2,099,813 |
Redington Memorial Home Skowhegan, ME | $5,676,421 | $807,313 |
Plant Memorial Home Bath, ME | $3,482,192 | $671,466 |
Northeast Historic Film Bucksport, ME | $2,734,855 | $505,796 |
American Lighthouse Foundation Rockland, ME | $2,266,614 | $410,919 |
Kaler-Vaill Memorial Home Scarborough, ME | $8,374,987 | $683,742 |
Rochester Opera House Inc Rochester, NH | $977,163 | $769,630 |
Brooks Preservation Society Unity, ME | $1,366,306 | $367,590 |