SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC (EIN 570830457) - 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

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JACK NEMETZ

Phone

2158885104

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit that reported $516K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $458K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

To collect and preserve historical data, materials and equipment pertaining to railroads, especially those in SC and to organizae, maintain and support an operating rail transportation system.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $227,527

Program Service Revenue $200,062

Investment Income $37

Other Revenue $88,197

TOTAL REVENUE $515,823

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $37,999

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $320,533

Other Expenses $419,669

TOTAL EXPENSES $457,668

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$515,823	$439,713	+0.2%
Expenses	$457,668	$470,764	0.0%
Net Income	$58,155	$-31,051	-2.9%

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

Volunteers

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
RON JAROSZ	TRUSTEE	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE PALMA	TRUSTEE	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE LEWIS	TRUSTEE	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMON BRYSON	TRUSTEE	010.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RODGER STROUP	SUPERINTENDENT OF OPERATIONS	010.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELVIN WOODS	BOARD CHAIRMAN	010.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
HENRY NECHEMIAS	TREASURER, TRUSTEE	010.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK WALKER	VICE CHAIRMAN	020.00	Officer	$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	$515,823	$457,668	$708,400	$58,155
2024	$439,713	$470,764	$632,029	$-31,051
2023	$298,605	$315,877	$663,080	$-17,272
2022	$300,100	$206,173	$761,199	$93,927
2021	$227,385	$195,617	$667,272	$31,768
2020	$115,859	$167,687	$553,904	$-51,828

SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD MUSEUM INC