NORTHERN OHIO RAILWAY MUSEUM

EIN: 346568422 501(c)(3)

Chippewa Lake, OH

Total Revenue
$269,693
Total Expenses
$83,449
Total Assets
$1,429,444
Net Assets
$1,429,181
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
Walt Stoner
Phone
3307695501
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NORTHERN OHIO RAILWAY MUSEUM, founded in 1965, is a small nonprofit that reported $270K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $186K, a strong 69% operating margin.

Mission

A not for profit corporation whose goals are to collect, preserve, restore, display and operate streetcars and other electric railway equipment for the education and entertainment of the public. Provide educational programs at the museum and local schools.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $251,022
Program Service Revenue $4,350
Investment Income $9,070
Other Revenue $5,251
TOTAL REVENUE $269,693

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $1,467
Program Expenses $59,367
Other Expenses $83,449
TOTAL EXPENSES $83,449

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $269,693 $201,711 +0.3%
Expenses $83,449 $119,284 -0.3%
Net Income $186,244 $82,427 +1.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
30

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
3
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Walter B Stoner Jr Director-President 25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Legree Director 25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce Rothenberger Director-Secretary 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Heister Director-Treasurer 15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Adamcik Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Gibson Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dale Rothenberger Director 20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dain Redlefsen Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Lassan Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Blaine Hays Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Davis Director 15
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
2025 $269,693 $83,449 $1,429,444 $186,244
2024 $201,711 $119,284 $1,243,333 $82,427
2023 $82,631 $95,166 $1,160,883 $-12,535
2022 $53,864 $58,558 $1,173,355 $-4,694
2021 $92,319 $52,793 $1,178,099 $39,526
2020 $137,199 $45,299 $1,138,320 $91,900
2019 $59,664 $51,678 $1,046,518 $7,986
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