THE COLUMBIA GORGE MODEL RAILROAD … - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1949

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARK HYNSON

Phone

5032887246

Tax Period

2025-12-17 to 2025-12-31

THE COLUMBIA GORGE MODEL RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1949, is a micro nonprofit that reported $3K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $5K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Historical Society is to educate the public on and preserve the history of railroading in the Pacific Northwest Region through charitable and educational programs including building and running a model train layout and maintaining a resource library on prototype and model railroading.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,579

Public OutreachThe Historical Society recently opened the layout to the public during its Fall Open House. During the 4 weekends, over 4,300 people attended the open house, including adults and...

Public OutreachThe Historical Society recently opened the layout to the public during its Fall Open House. During the 4 weekends, over 4,300 people attended the open house, including adults and children. Club members donated over 2,500 hours of service during these four weekends. Training and Educating members:In preparation for the Open House, several training sessions were held, with approximately 50 hours spent in training new members in the various aspects of the model railroad. Building and layout maintenance:In preparation for the Open House, work was spent to make repairs, clean and update the layout. Approximately 150 hours was spent in this effort.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $315

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $2,746

TOTAL REVENUE $3,061

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,579

Other Expenses $4,595

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,595

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$3,061	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$4,595	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$-1,534	N/A	N/A

Key Indicators

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

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

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
CYNTHIA LEONARD	CEO	30.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK HYNSON	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN KELLY	1ST VP	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELSON BLAKEWOOD	2ND VP	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN WATKINS	3RD VP	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MORGAN THOMAS	4TH VP	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BREDEMANN	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERI KAMMERZALL	ASST TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG HENDRICKS	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM WAYMAN	MEMBER AT LARGE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MILLS	MEMBER AT LARGE	1.00	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	$3,061	$4,595	$429,519	$-1,534

THE COLUMBIA GORGE MODEL RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY