Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered in 2017, with $690,801 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 2408, Knoxville, TN, 37901 EIN 82-1317307 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$691K
▲ 745.7% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$52K
Net assets
$3.5M
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.
C+
—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 Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating799 mo reserves · +92% 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 Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc: 799 mo reserves · +92% margin earns a B+ 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 Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2408, Knoxville, TN, 37901
- City
- Knoxville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $0 (FY2016) to $691K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $856Net assets $3.5M
Operating margin
92.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$856
Net assets
$3.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $690,801▲746% | $52,221▲322% | $3,475,501▲22.5% | $3,476,357▲22.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $81,682▲352% | $12,384▲365% | $2,836,633▲3.3% | $2,837,199▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $18,060▼98.9% | $2,665▼55.0% | $2,747,251▼0.1% | $2,747,251▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,645,211▲61.4% | $5,926▼86.8% | $2,748,828▲147% | $2,748,930▲134% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,019,259▲580% | $44,901▲793% | $1,113,975▲698% | $1,174,739▲655% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $150,000 | $5,030▲113% | $139,587▲2693% | $155,600▲2679% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $0 | $2,358▼4.5% | -$5,383▼78.0% | $5,600 | 990PF |
| 2017 | $0 | $2,469 | -$3,025 | $5,600 | 990PF |
| 2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
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 Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-1317307, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc's EIN?
- Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-1317307.
- How much revenue does Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc report?
- Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc reported $690,801 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc (EIN 82-1317307) 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.