Scottsdale Railroad and Mechanical Society
Scottsdale Railroad and Mechanical Society
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About this organization
Mission
THE SOCIETY PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MCCORMICK STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ FOR THE ENHANCEMENT AND THE ENJOYMENT OF THE PARK BY CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND RAILROAD ENTHUSIASTS.
About
DURING 2019 THE SOCIETY CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE PROMOTION OF THE MCCORMICK STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK IN SCOTTSDALE AZ THROUGH FINANCIAL AID AND VOLUNTEERS. THE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO FUND VARIOUS UPGRADE, OPERATIONAL AND REPAIR EXEPNSES RELATED TO THE MODEL RAILROAD BUILDING FOR THE CITY AND THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUBS. THE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO LOAN PIECES OF THE DORFMAN ESTATE MINIATURE COLLECTION AND TALL SHIPS FOR DISPLAY IN THE MODEL RAILROAD BUILDING. THE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO ASSIST MODEL RAILROAD CLUBS HOUSED IN THE MODEL RAILROAD BUILDING BY FUNDING TRAIN REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT GRANTS FOR $2,500 PER YEAR PER CLUB, FIVE CLUBS IN 2019. THE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO COVER THE COST OF THE ENTRANCE FEE TO THE MODEL RAILROAD BUIDLING BY COVERING THE CITY EMPLOYEE STAFFING COSTS. THIS ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY THE BUILDING AND ITS AMENITIES AT NO CHARGE.THE SOCIETY COVERS THE STAFFING COST OF A SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR (CITY EMPLOYEE) EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PARK. THIS SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR ALLOWS FOR THE EXECUTION OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS TO OFFER EXTENDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENJOYMENT AND USE OF THE PARK.THE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO SPONSOR AND SUPPORT THE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS AT THE PARK, THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, RAILFAIR, SPECIAL CHILDREN'S EVENTS, HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND MEMBERS NIGHT. IN ADDITION TO ITS ANNUAL SUPPORT OF THE PARK'S HOLIDAY LIGHTS EVENT, THE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAYS FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY. THE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF VARIOUS UPGRADES, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO THE PARK, PARK BUILDINGS AND PARK EQUIPMENT. IN 2019 THE SOCIETY PROVIDED FUNDING TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CAROUSEL SHAFTS AND UPDATE THE CAROUSEL SOUND SYSTEM.IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY COVERED THE EXPENSES OF ERECTING FENCING AROUND ENGINE #12 FOR CONTINUED DISPLAY AND SECURITYFOR PROJECTS STARING IN 2020, HAS COMMITTED TO CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING TO THE CITY FOR PHASE 1 DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MUTLI-FUNCTIONAL USE BUILDING INCORPORATED INTO THE MASTER PLAN OF THE PARK.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The society provides financial and technical assistance to the mccormick stillman railroad park in scottsdale, az for the enhancement and the enjoyment of the park by children, their families and railroad enthusiasts.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The society provides financial and technical assistance to the mccormick stillman railroad park in scottsdale, az for the enhancement and the enjoyment of the park by children, their families and railroad enthusiasts.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as AZ.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 7301 EAST INDIAN BEND ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 852504513.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 0 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $251,565.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization has grants to organizations.