Nonprofit · EIN 47-1518284
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D
Also known as TRAINTASTIC
Tax-exempt · GULFPORT, MS 39506
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,392,473 | $1,721,385 | -$328,912 | $7,323,146 | $66,623 | $7,256,523 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,074,294 | $1,788,654 | -$714,360 | $7,524,057 | $78,953 | $7,445,104 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,749,228 | $1,663,148 | $6,086,080 | $9,051,634 | $975,932 | $8,075,702 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $548,622
- Program service revenue
- $687,250
- Investment income
- $8,350
- Net rental income
- $8,000
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,900
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $140,251
- Other revenue
- $148,251
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,250
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $138,462
- Other salaries and wages
- $415,879
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $599,303
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,386
- Occupancy
- $190,128
- Travel
- $4,803
- Depreciation
- $544,302
- Program services (functional)
- $1,271,653
- Management and general (functional)
- $345,414
- Fundraising (functional)
- $104,318
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,524,057
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,323,146
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $66,623
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,256,523
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,972,941
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,214,909
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $41,614
- Gross receipts
- $1,478,019
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 44
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- MS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH HORN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $138,462 |
| GLENN MUELLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN LOVELACE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MOISES ESPINAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH DUFFEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BEN PUCKETT JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA EVERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHEVIS SWETMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL VERDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEAH WATTERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHAN BUTTERFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RON ROLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT SCHEFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD STENNIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZACH WESSLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY MINTON-WALKER | CEO (FORMER) Officer | 40 | $46,154 |
| MEREDITH HORN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $44,231 |
| GLENN MUELLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN LOVELACE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MOISES ESPINAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH DUFFEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BEN PUCKETT JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA EVERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHEVIS SWETMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL VERDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEAH WATTERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHAN BUTTERFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RON ROLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT SCHEFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STENNIS TODD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZACH WESSLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY MINTON-WALKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $91,692 |
| GLENN A MUELLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| DR CARLA EVERS | PERSONNEL CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SARAH DUFFEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KIM MARMALICH | FINANCE CHAIR, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| OLLIE BAILEY JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| W MICHAEL BARRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RON ROLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHEVIS SWETMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LEAH WATTERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MUELLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7207, GULFPORT, MS 39506-7207
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MEREDITH HORN, PO BOX 7207, GULFPORT, MS 39506
- Signed the 990
- MEREDITH HORN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (228) 284-5731
- Website
- HTTPS://TRAINTASTIC.COM/
- Return prepared by
- MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION ENCOURAGES CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE TO EXPLORE AND LEARN IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT, TO INSTILL THE LOVE OF SCIENCE, OF OPERATING, BUILDING AND PLAYING WITH MODEL TRAINS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM, FIELD TRIPS, STEAM PROGRAMMING, AND EVENTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE MUSEUM OFFERS A VIBRANT AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE CAN EXPLORE THE CAPTIVATING HISTORY OF RAILROADS AND THE INTRICATE WORLD OF MODEL RAILROADING. THROUGH HANDS-ON EXHIBITS, INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, AND STORYTELLING, VISITORS OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO DISCOVER HOW TRAINS HAVE SHAPED COMMUNITIES, COMMERCE, AND CULTURE. BY BLENDING EDUCATION WITH ENTERTAINMENT, THE MUSEUM FOSTERS A LOVE OF LEARNING AND ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO CONNECT ACROSS GENERATIONS THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES AND CURIOSITY ABOUT TRANSPORTATION HISTORY.Expenses $802,593 · grants $5,250 · revenue $525,994
- COMMITTED TO INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF THINKERS AND CREATORS, THE MUSEUM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM). THESE OFFERINGS INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCES, FIELD TRIPS FOR PREK-12 STUDENTS, AND IMMERSIVE SEASONAL CAMPS THAT PROMOTE CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY. BY INTEGRATING MODEL RAILROADING INTO STEAM EDUCATION, THE MUSEUM CREATES A UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE WITH REAL-WORLD CONCEPTS IN A FUN AND MEANINGFUL WAY, SPARKING INTEREST IN FUTURE CAREERS AND LIFELONG LEARNING.Expenses $173,827 · revenue $113,921
- THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE MUSEUM HOSTS A VARIETY OF SEASONAL AND HOLIDAY-THEMED EVENTS THAT BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE, CONNECT, AND LEARN. THESE GATHERINGS, RANGING FROM FESTIVE TRAIN DISPLAYS TO INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND STORYTELLING SESSIONS, OFFER ENRICHING EXPERIENCES THAT HIGHLIGHT THE ARTISTRY AND ENGINEERING BEHIND MODEL RAILROADS. BY CREATING JOYFUL AND EDUCATIONAL MOMENTS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, THE MUSEUM STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY BONDS AND FOSTERS A SHARED APPRECIATION FOR HISTORY, CREATIVITY, AND THE SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION.Expenses $295,233 · revenue $193,486
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1518284
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,323,146
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,478,019
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,392,473 | $1,721,385 | $7,323,146 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,074,294 | $1,788,654 | $7,524,057 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,749,228 | $1,663,148 | $9,051,634 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,573,997 | $667,067 | $2,002,619 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-1518284).
Questions about MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D
- What is the EIN of MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D is 47-1518284.
- Is MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MEREDITH HORN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,462 (MEREDITH HORN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MUSEUM & EDUCATION D have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,392,473, expenses of $1,721,385 and total assets of $7,323,146 at year end.
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