Midwest Central Railroad
Our mission is to preserve and commemorate railway heritage for the educational benefit and enjoyment for current and future generations.
Midwest Central Railroad at a glance
In short: Midwest Central Railroad gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,000
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,787,633
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Midwest Central Railroad funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Enhance Henry County Foundation Greater Des Moines County Community Foundation ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Midwest Central Railroad gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $27K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enhance Henry County Foundation Greater Des Moines County Community Foundation Mount Pleasant, IA | Shay Restoration Project | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,787,633 | $477,693 | $478,567 | $7,000 | 1 | $6,670 |
| 2023 | $1,786,018 | $405,303 | $462,084 | — | — | $5,614 |
| 2022 | $1,842,352 | $418,137 | $428,599 | — | — | $1,178 |
| 2021 | $1,853,525 | $651,350 | $369,308 | $26,995 | 1 | $16,970 |
| 2020 | $1,536,250 | $111,218 | $164,562 | — | — | $582 |
About Midwest Central Railroad
Based on IRS filings
Midwest Central Railroad is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mount Pleasant, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Midwest Central Railroad is led by Dave Osier, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Osier
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
19 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Crouch
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Watson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Korschot
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Hagist
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Duncan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blair Buffington
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christopher Pacha (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew D. Crull (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Midwest Central Railroad
How much does Midwest Central Railroad give each year?
Midwest Central Railroad gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Midwest Central Railroad?
Midwest Central Railroad reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $478K.
What is Midwest Central Railroad?
Midwest Central Railroad is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mount Pleasant, IA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Midwest Central Railroad operate?
Midwest Central Railroad has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Midwest Central Railroad's EIN?
Midwest Central Railroad's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7002864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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