LIBERTY HISTORIC RAILWAY (EIN 271997848) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELVIN M MAY JR

Phone

9084649335

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LIBERTY HISTORIC RAILWAY, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $244K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 73% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $161K, a strong 66% operating margin.

Mission

PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF HISTORIC NEW JERSEY TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $201,820

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $41,573

Other Revenue $661

TOTAL REVENUE $244,054

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,371

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $58,943

Other Expenses $65,866

TOTAL EXPENSES $83,237

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$244,054	$140,838	+0.7%
Expenses	$83,237	$337,456	-0.8%
Net Income	$160,817	$-196,618	-1.8%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELVIN M MAY JR	CHAIRMAN	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE R LAPIERRE	TRUSTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM J MCKELVEY	TREASURER	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREGORY X BENDER	TRUSTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VALDAR DON CHAUDRUC	TRUSTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWRENCE E GROSS	TRUSTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN RICHTER	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK MAY	TRUSTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$244,054	$83,237	$1,050,358	$160,817
2023	$140,838	$337,456	$892,847	$-196,618
2022	$120,148	$289,424	$1,067,057	$-169,276
2021	$194,412	$144,135	$1,259,137	$50,277
2020	$96,402	$43,380	$1,168,813	$53,022
2019	$552,516	$114,292	$1,016,139	$438,224
2018	$35,902	$245,112	$523,679	$-209,210

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