Northwest Railway Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$213K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
7
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Northwest Railway Museum?
Northwest Railway Museum is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Nysether Family Foundation ($165K), Humanities Washington ($15K), Bnsf Railway Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $213K in grants to Northwest Railway Museum between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nysether Family Foundation | $165,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Humanities Washington | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Quest for Truth Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Rail Heritage Trust | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Osberg Family Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Northwest Railway Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Rail Heritage Trust | PASSENGER TRAIN REVENUE, PUBLIC & PRIVATE GRA | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Nysether Family Foundation | PROGRAM EXPENSE | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Bnsf Railway Foundation | CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Humanities Washington | COVID RECOVERY FUNDS AS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Nysether Family Foundation | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Quest for Truth Foundation | For support of educational programs of the museum | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Osberg Family Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Northwest Railway Museum?
Northwest Railway Museum is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Nysether Family Foundation ($165K), Humanities Washington ($15K), Bnsf Railway Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $213K in grants to Northwest Railway Museum between 2020–2025.
Who is Northwest Railway Museum's largest funder?
The Nysether Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Northwest Railway Museum, with $165K across 2 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Northwest Railway Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $213K in grants to Northwest Railway Museum across 7 grants from 6 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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