The Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad tells the story of rail transportation through unique experiences on its Nickel Plate Express Rail excursions as well as through the Arcadia Depot Museum experience.
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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $69k $74k |
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 Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Inc equaled 7% 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 Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Inc
What does the Board Member of Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Inc earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Inc received $69,145 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Inc falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Inc equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Inc reported $1.6M in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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