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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc.

Mission

The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society preserves and operates historic railroad equipment and artifacts significant to Northeast Indiana and the Golden Age of Railroading.

Vision

Through immersive programs, hands-on engagement, and community partnerships, we make the past accessible, inspire future generations, and ensure that the legacy of railroading remains a living, moving force in our region through enriching, educational, and entertaining experiences that bring railroad history to life.

Goals

1.Volunteer-powered and nonprofit, Fort Wayne Railroad delivers experiences celebrating the Golden Age of Railroading — America’s 1930s–1950s era of innovation and connection. Building on 50+ years of preservation success, it launched the Indiana Rail Experience in 2022, earning Indiana’s “Best New Experience” and welcoming 70,000 visitors in under 120 days, generating $5 million in regional impact.

FORT WAYNE IN | EIN: 23-7255168

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501(c)(3) organization

PO BOX 11017,
FORT WAYNE IN 46855-1017

Mail donations to: PO Box 11017,
Fort Wayne IN 46855-1017

https://www.fortwaynerailroad.org

260-493-0765

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc.

Mission

The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society preserves and operates historic railroad equipment and artifacts significant to Northeast Indiana and the Golden Age of Railroading.

Vision

Goals

1.Volunteer-powered and nonprofit, Fort Wayne Railroad delivers experiences celebrating the Golden Age of Railroading — America’s 1930s–1950s era of innovation and connection. Building on 50+ years of preservation success, it launched the Indiana Rail Experience in 2022, earning Indiana’s “Best New Experience” and welcoming 70,000 visitors in under 120 days, generating $5 million in regional impact.

FORT WAYNE IN | EIN: 23-7255168

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

PO BOX 11017,
FORT WAYNE IN 46855-1017

Mail donations to: PO Box 11017,
Fort Wayne IN 46855-1017

https://www.fortwaynerailroad.org

260-493-0765

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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

SCORE100%

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

SCORE100%

Financial Statements:No

SCORE0%

Audit Oversight Committee:No

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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

SCORE100%

Records Retention Policy:No

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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
0%	Financial Statements:No
0%	Audit Oversight Committee:No
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
0%	Records Retention Policy:No
0%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc.

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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc.

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Beacon Report