Railroad Museum of New England Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$420K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Railroad Museum of New England Inc?
Railroad Museum of New England Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown ($150K), Connecticut Humanities Council Inc ($92K), The Connecticut Community Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $420K in grants to Railroad Museum of New England Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown | $150,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Connecticut Humanities Council Inc | $91,950 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Connecticut Community Foundation | $69,931 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc | $51,060 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Rail Heritage Trust | $33,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc | $16,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Network for Good | $6,694 | 1 | 2023 |
| Louis F & Mary a Tagliatela | $1,250 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $25 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $214K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $214K.
What grants has Railroad Museum of New England Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown | GENERAL OPERATING | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc | engine renovation | $51,060 |
| 2025 | The Connecticut Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,309 |
| 2025 | Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc | To assist in funding painting of the north and south gable end rakes and soffit trim. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Connecticut Humanities Council Inc | CT SUMMER AT THE MUS | $44,170 |
| 2024 | The Connecticut Community Foundation | 2024 GIVE LOCAL CAMPAIGN | $21,026 |
| 2024 | The Rail Heritage Trust | ALCO DIESEL | $18,500 |
| 2024 | Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc | To assist in funding the restoration of the gable end brackets on the Thomaston Train Station. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Louis F & Mary a Tagliatela | TO ACCOMPLISH CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $25 |
| 2023 | Connecticut Humanities Council Inc | KIDS FREE SUMMER MUS | $47,780 |
| 2023 | The Connecticut Community Foundation | 2023 GIVE LOCAL CAMPAIGN | $10,320 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $6,694 |
| 2023 | Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc | To assist in funding the restoration of the east wall of the Thomaston Railroad Station. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Louis F & Mary a Tagliatela | TO ACCOMPLISH CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250 |
| 2022 | The Rail Heritage Trust | RESTORATION OF THOMASTON STATION | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Connecticut Community Foundation | GIVE LOCAL 2022 | $14,896 |
| 2021 | The Connecticut Community Foundation | GIVE LOCAL 2021 | $11,380 |
| 2021 | Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc | To assist in funding the cost of the replacement (where needed) and painting of the station's rake and fascia boards . | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Louis F & Mary a Tagliatela | TO ACCOMPLISH CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2020 | Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc | To assist in funding the cost of painting the station's rake and fascia boards . | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Louis F & Mary a Tagliatela | TO ACCOMPLISH CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Railroad Museum of New England Inc?
Railroad Museum of New England Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown ($150K), Connecticut Humanities Council Inc ($92K), The Connecticut Community Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $420K in grants to Railroad Museum of New England Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Railroad Museum of New England Inc's largest funder?
TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown is the largest recorded funder of Railroad Museum of New England Inc, with $150K across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has Railroad Museum of New England Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $420K in grants to Railroad Museum of New England Inc across 22 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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