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Forney Museum

Forney Museum

Denver, CO
Tax ID84-6037763

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About this organization

Revenue

$721,816

Expenses

$771,930

Mission

Antique transportation museum

About

The museum operates as an educational institution to collect and preserve artifacts related to history and technology of all forms of transportation. The museum boasts a one-of-a-kind collection of more than 600 artifacts related to historical transportation. The museum is open to the general public, and people can experience exhibits featuring antique automobiles from 1899 to 1986, including Amelia Earhart's Kissel car, carriages, bicycles, motorcycles, farm machinery, one of the world's largest steam locomotives, Union Pacific's 'Big Boy', and much more.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Antique transportation museum”.

When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Antique transportation museum”.

  • The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is CO.
  • According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 4303 BRIGHTON BOULEVARD, DENVER, CO, 80216.
  • The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 14 employees reported on their form.
  • 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$50,114.
  • The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1955.
  • 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 $234,537 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $29,360 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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