named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Trolley Restoration and Operation
Volunteers restore, maintain, and operate vintage trolleys, offering public rides and hands-on preservation work.
Volunteer Engagement
Opportunities for public participation in mechanical restoration, administrative support, and gift shop operations.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Railroad and Canal Heritage Preservation 3 activities
- Operate public museum showcasing rail transportation historyOperates a museum open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 12–5 PM, beginning May 9, 2026, showcasing the history of rail transportation in New York State. The museum is located on the Rondout Waterfront and features exhibits on vintage trolley equipment and rail history.
- Preserve and restore vintage trolley equipmentEngages in the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of vintage trolley equipment, including through physical expansion such as constructing a trolley barn and acquiring additional trolleys. These efforts support both operational continuity and historical preservation.
- Provide hands-on training in trolley restoration and operationOffers hands-on training programs in the restoration, maintenance, and operation of vintage trolley equipment, contributing to workforce capacity in historic transportation preservation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$60K100%
Investment income$970%
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expenses
Total expenses$18K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$45K
Cash—
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Net assets$40K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CAROL WICKWIRE — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE MCGINTY — TRUSTEE
- JAMES MCGINTY — TRUSTEE
- JOANNE CASELLA — TRUSTEE
- LANA FARGIANO — TRUSTEE
- MATTHEW OAKES — TRUSTEE
- OMAR PAGAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Kingston, NY Government — Hosted the museum on the Rondout Waterfront starting in 1983.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
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- Volunteer-Driven Preservation Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven_preservationBy engaging volunteers in hands-on curation and stewardship of trolley collections, the museum sustains cultural preservation efforts because passion-driven participation fosters deep commitment, reduces operational costs, and ensures authentic transmission of historical knowledge.