COLORADO TOY TRAIN FOUNDATION (EIN 821484249) - 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

2017

Legal Domicile

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

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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 $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%

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

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
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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