Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHWEST RAILWAY MUSEUM
Employer identification number
91-6054975
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
1,278,488
1,603,099
294,747
418,731
370,763
3,965,828
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
834,944
926,298
988,284
982,590
1,003,500
4,735,616
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
2,113,432
2,529,397
1,283,031
1,401,321
1,374,263
8,701,444
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
9,292
8,986
12,867
8,751
9,781
49,677
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
9,292
8,986
12,867
8,751
9,781
49,677
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
8,651,767
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
2,113,432
2,529,397
1,283,031
1,401,321
1,374,263
8,701,444
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
5,490
662
164
47,998
29,159
83,473
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
5,490
662
164
47,998
29,159
83,473
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
927
26,029
26,956
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
9,882
4,175
273,504
25,413
14,223
327,197
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
2,129,731
2,534,234
1,556,699
1,500,761
1,417,645
9,139,070
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
94.670 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
94.880 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.910 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.700 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHWEST RAILWAY MUSEUM
Employer identification number
91-6054975
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART 1, LINE 6:
VOLUNTEERS SERVED AS TRUSTEES, DOCENTS, STAFFED PROGRAMS, OPERATED TRAINS AND LOCOMOTIVES, PERFORMED COLLECTIONS CARE, GAVE PRESENTATIONS TO GATHERINGS, ASSISTED IN CATALOGING THE COLLECTION, MAINTAINED GARDENS, AND HELPED MARKET THE MUSEUM. IN 2013, VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 11,252 HOURS TO THE MUSEUM, WHICH WERE ACCURATELY RECORDED WHEN THEY SIGN IN AND OUT EACH DAY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER - VOTING AT ANNUAL MEETING AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES; REGULAR MEMBERSHIP - ONE VOTE AT ANNUAL MEETING AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES; BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP - ONE VOTE AT ANNUAL MEETING AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES; PATRON MEMBERSHIP AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES - ONE VOTE AT ANNUAL MEETING; BENEFACTOR MEMBERSHIP AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES - ONE VOTE AT ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER - VOTING AT ANNUAL MEETING AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES; REGULAR MEMBERSHIP - ONE VOTE AT ANNUAL MEETING AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES; BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP - ONE VOTE AT ANNUAL MEETING AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES; PATRON MEMBERSHIP AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES - ONE VOTE AT ANNUAL MEETING; BENEFACTOR MEMBERSHIP AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES - ONE VOTE AT ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
REVIEW OF THE 2013 FORM 990 CONSISTS OF A SHORT PRESENTATION ABOUT THE RETURN TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE TRUSTEES GO THROUGH THE RETURN LINE BY LINE AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS, DISCUSS ANYTHING THEY DO NOT UNDERSTAND, AND AT THE COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION GIVE A FORMAL APPROVAL FOR ITS SUBMISSION TO THE TAX AUTHORITY, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, GIVE DIRECTION ON WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE THEY WILL GIVE THEIR CONSENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES. A QUESTIONNAIRE IS COMPLETED BY THE RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUALS TO DETERMINE IF FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF CONFLICTS IS REQUIRED AND IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. IF THE APPEARANCE OR OTHER INDICATION OF A CONFLICT ARISES WITH AN INDIVIDUAL, THE BOARD SITTING AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DECIDES IF THERE IS A CONFLICT, AND IF SO, WHAT ACTION IS REQUIRED. THE APPEARANCE OR OTHER INDICATION OF A CONFLICT IS REPORTED THROUGH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO ALSO ADMINISTERS THE ANNUAL SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND COMPARABILITY DATA IS OBTAINED FROM 990 FILINGS OF OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, INDUSTRY SALARY SURVEYS, AND SALARY RANGES POSTED IN JOB LISTINGS. THE COMPENSATION POLICY WAS LAST REVIEWED IN JANUARY 2013; THERE WAS NO SALARY REVIEW OR ADJUSTMENTS IN 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.