COLORADO TOY TRAIN FOUNDATION

EIN: 821484249 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$82,186
Total Expenses
$70,214
Total Assets
$596,428
Net Assets
$272,538
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
JOHN CULLEN
Phone
3038776799
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COLORADO TOY TRAIN FOUNDATION, founded in 2017, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $82K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $70K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

The Colorado Toy Train Foundation is dedicated to providing an educational experience to the public, encompassing the history and operation of toy and model trains while promoting the hobby of train collection

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $70,214 Revenue: $0

The O gauge modules are a portable system constructed according to the Lionel Collectors Club of America. The total layout measures 31 x 14 feet and consists of a double oval of track and an...

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The O gauge modules are a portable system constructed according to the Lionel Collectors Club of America. The total layout measures 31 x 14 feet and consists of a double oval of track and an operating and operating accessory peninsula. The peninsula contains coal loading and unloading operations, a magnetic gantry crane, a barrel loading operation and a lumber unloading platform with forklift. The modules are set up in our museum periodically. They are also taken to other sites such as: the annual Sherman Hill train show in Cheyenne, Wy., the annual train show in Estes Park, Co., and the Veterans Museum in Broomfield, Co. This serves as outreach for the Foundation. The modules are instructive in how the operating accessories work and operations of the trains. The modules require maintenance continued improvements in landscaping. They are transported via a 16-foot trailer which requires licensing and insurance. All manpower is by volunteers.

Program 2
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Educational symposia are conducted throughout the year. Admission is free to each symposium. Speakers volunteer their time and any objects used in their demonstrations. Some symposia are educational...

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Educational symposia are conducted throughout the year. Admission is free to each symposium. Speakers volunteer their time and any objects used in their demonstrations. Some symposia are educational focusing on collecting toy trains, while others are how to programs focusing on skills used in operating or building toy train layouts. Seven educational programs were presented in 2025. They included: Repair & maintenance of post war (manufactured between 1945 and 1969) steam locomotives; 3-D printing of HO gauge building and detailed accessories for a train layout; two sessions on airbrushing techniques and how to apply static grass; and 25 best Lionel Post War train models.

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

In addition to the O gage modular layout, the museum has an HO operating layout and a Brio layout so the museum has over 100 linear feet of static displays. These displays are changed periodically...

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In addition to the O gage modular layout, the museum has an HO operating layout and a Brio layout so the museum has over 100 linear feet of static displays. These displays are changed periodically and are used to demonstrate all gauges from G, standard, O, S, HO, N, and Z. These are displays showing: historical development of steam engines; a wide varity of transformers from 20 watts to 275 watts; the variations of boxes used by Lionel during the postwar period; the changes in O gauge track and in trucks and couplers used on model trains. The displays educate novice as well as the long-time collector of toy and model trains.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $32,241
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,536
Other Revenue $45,409
TOTAL REVENUE $82,186

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $70,214
Other Expenses $70,214
TOTAL EXPENSES $70,214

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $82,186 $51,117 +0.6%
Expenses $70,214 $59,389 +0.2%
Net Income $11,972 $-8,272 -2.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
42

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
4
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Cullen President 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jerry Owen Vice President 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Wayne Jordan Secretary 11.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Tom Bishop Treasurer 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Mark Layman Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Zimmerman Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Kennedy Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Hillsworth Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Jones Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Bush Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Staivlan Member 3.00
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
2025 $82,186 $70,214 $596,428 $11,972
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $67,722 $70,938 $613,944 $-3,216
2022 $90,642 $104,226 $626,826 $-13,584
2021 $108,679 $73,861 $649,012 $34,818
2020 $219,324 $23,474 $626,398 $195,850
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