Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in North Platte, Nebraska, registered in 2002, with $833,605 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1249 N Homestead Rd, North Platte, NE, 69101 EIN 47-0843465 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$834K
▲ 1.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$655K
Net assets
$2.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating49 mo reserves · +21% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center: 49 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1249 N Homestead Rd, North Platte, NE, 69101
- City
- North Platte
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $696K (FY2013) to $834K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $915KNet assets $2.7M
Operating margin
21.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$915K
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $833,605▲1.2% | $654,562▼21.3% | $2,656,013▲6.8% | $3,570,993▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $824,024▼6.8% | $832,039▲2.4% | $2,487,729▼0.3% | $3,655,691▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $884,484▼6.0% | $812,188▲14.7% | $2,494,454▲3.0% | $3,871,332▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $941,017▲78.3% | $708,073▲22.5% | $2,421,482▲10.6% | $4,004,214 | 990 |
| 2020 | $527,710▼30.2% | $578,136▼15.3% | $2,188,538▼2.2% | $4,004,571▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $755,707▼2.2% | $682,908▼8.8% | $2,238,813▲3.8% | $4,235,731▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $773,034▲2.0% | $748,751▲3.0% | $2,157,809▲1.2% | $4,341,335▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $758,153▼4.9% | $727,193▼8.6% | $2,132,205▲1.5% | $4,487,141▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $797,091▲2.3% | $795,999▲5.4% | $2,101,245▲0.1% | $4,643,191▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $778,894▲10.7% | $755,424▲6.8% | $2,100,154▲1.1% | $4,832,698▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $703,841▲1.1% | $707,612▼6.3% | $2,076,684▼0.2% | $4,945,261▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $696,215 | $754,951▼8.0% | $2,080,456▼2.7% | $5,093,805▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $820,304▼4.3% | $2,139,192▼6.9% | $5,308,191▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $857,080▲10.4% | $2,298,726▼9.1% | $5,649,773▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $776,393 | $2,529,063 | $5,975,540 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0843465, based in North Platte, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center's EIN?
- Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0843465.
- How much revenue does Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center report?
- Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center reported $833,605 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center (EIN 47-0843465) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.