THE PURPOSE OF THE FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC IS TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL RAILROAD EQUIPMENT AND ARTIFACTS THAT ARE SIGNIFICANT TO NORTHEAST INDIANA. OUR INTENT IS TO RESTORE AND OPERATE THE EQUIOPMENT AND ARTIFACTS TO THE PUBLIC.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director / Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $71k $77k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC received $71,249 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC reported $2M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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