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Nonprofit · EIN 92-2137603

PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · PONTIAC, MI 48341

Financials

$471K$127K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$471,477$127,321$344,156$2,405,864$8,036$2,397,828
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$429,773
Program service revenue
$48,803
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
-$7,099
Other revenue
-$7,099

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$20,690
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$23,475
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$5,686
Program services (functional)
$92,234
Management and general (functional)
$35,087

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,060,883
Total assets, end of year
$2,405,864
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,036
Net assets, end of year
$2,397,828
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,755,134
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,397,828
Gross receipts
$522,636
Employees
3
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
MI

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TERRY CONNOLLYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
RICHARD DAVIDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
TIM B DYEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$0
GORDON HEIDACKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
THOMAS E KIMBLETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ANGELA POWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
DOUGLAS SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MARK THOMASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$0
DIMITRIE TOTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
250 W PIKE ST, PONTIAC, MI 48341-1751
In care of
% SHARNA HATCHER
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
250 W Pike, Pontiac MI 48341
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TERRY CONNOLLY, 2083 BONNIE BRAE, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Terrence E Connolly, 2083 Bonnie Brae, Rochester Hills MI 48309
Signed the 990
TERRY CONNOLLY, CHAIR
Phone
(248) 977-4410
Return prepared by
WIEBE HINTON HAMBALEK LLP

Mission

A) THE PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM OPENED ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC IN MAY 2024. IT IS DEVOTED TO CURATION AND COMMUNICATION OF THE VERY SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL LEGACY OF WHEELED TRANSPORTATION IN THE PONTIAC MICHIGAN AREA. BEYOND THIS OPERATIONAL MISSION, THE PTM BOARD HAS GUIDED THE ORGANIZATION TO SERVE ITS COMMUNITY IN THE FOLLOWING THREE ASPECTS: (1) ASSIST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE PONTIAC COMMUNITY BY ATTRACTING HERITAGE TOURISM TO THE AREA, (2) PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY FOCUSING ON STEAM TOPICS AND CAPABILITIES, (3) GROW PRIDE IN THE PONTIAC COMMUNITY REGARDING ITS ENVIABLE HISTORY IN TRANSPORTATION. B) ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM INCLUDE: 1. OPEN HOURS EACH WEEK - THURSDAY/FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY 2. SEVERAL "OPEN HOUSES" ANNUALLY AND ALSO A 50% DISCOUNT FOR PONTIAC RESIDENTS (RE-EMPHASIZING OUR COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES) 3. COMMUNITY EVENING OUTREACH LECTURES 4. VENUE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES AND SELECTED CIVIC ACTIVITY 5. HOSTING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ASSISTED L

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM INCLUDE: 1. OPEN HOURS EACH WEEK - THURSDAY/FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY 2. SEVERAL "OPEN HOUSES" ANNUALLY AND ALSO A 50% DISCOUNT FOR PONTIAC RESIDENTS (RE-EMPHASIZING OUR COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES) 3. COMMUNITY EVENING OUTREACH LECTURES 4. VENUE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES AND SELECTED CIVIC ACTIVITY 5. HOSTING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY VISITS
    Expenses $92,234 · revenue $48,803

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-2137603
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,405,864
Income (IRS master file)
$522,636

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$471,477$127,321$2,405,864XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Terrence E Connolly
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 92-2137603).

Questions about PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

What is the EIN of PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM is 92-2137603.
Is PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM 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 PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TERRY CONNOLLY.
Who are the officers and directors of PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PONTIAC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $471,477, expenses of $127,321 and total assets of $2,405,864 at year end.

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