The Northwest Railway Museum
The Northwest Railway Museum
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Northwest Railway Museum is to develop and operate an outstanding railway museum where the public can experience the excitement of a working railway, and see and understand the role of railways in the development of Washington State and adjacent areas.
About
Interpretive railway - The museum offers experiential living history programs where visitors travel by train on a 19th century railway between two communities in western Washington. These programs interpret the role of the railway in the settlement and development of the region, and allow visitors to experience the excitement of a working railway in an era before interstate highways. Overall, interpretive railway programs including school train, regular weekend trains, and themed events for young children reached a combined total of more than 48,000 people.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “The mission of the northwest railway museum is to develop and operate an outstanding railway museum that provides the public a place to experience the excitement of a working railroad and to see and understand the significance of railroads in the development and settlement of washington state and adjacent territories.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “The mission of the northwest railway museum is to develop and operate an outstanding railway museum that provides the public a place to experience the excitement of a working railroad and to see and understand the significance of railroads in the development and settlement of washington state and adjacent territories.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as WA.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at PO BOX 459, SNOQUALMIE, WA, 980650459.
- The non-profit has reported 23 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $319,181.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1957.
- The organization pays $423,813 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $35,719 in fundraising expenses.