Roanoke Chapter National Railway Historical Society is located in Roanoke, VA. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, 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. Roanoke Chapter National Railway Historical Society 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 12/2023, Roanoke Chapter National Railway Historical Society generated $108.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $167.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL RAILROAD HISTORY ESPECIALLY REGARDING THE VIRGINIAN AND N&W RAILWAYS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ROANOKE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAS CHARTED TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF RAILWAY OPERATIONS AND RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ken Miller Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
George Stein Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Richard Rader Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Richard Shell Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Gary Gray Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Chuck Akers President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,896 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $33,358 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $37,254 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $70,523 |
| Investment income | $247 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $108,024 |
| 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 | $220 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,291 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,932 |
| Information technology | $549 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,571 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $71 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $100,726 |
| Insurance | $12,431 |
| All other expenses | $4,333 |
| Total functional expenses | $167,881 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $354,069 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,753 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,385,674 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,089,942 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,833,438 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $1,977,874 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,977,874 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $5,855,564 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,833,438 |