Public Charity

MISSISSIPPI COAST MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM

MISSISSIPPI COAST MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in GULFPORT, MS. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.4M, expenses of $1.7M, total assets of $7.3M. Imperigo tracks 1 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $7K.

EIN: 471518284 GULFPORT, MS Museums NTEE: A50 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.4M
Total Expenses$1.7M
Total Assets$7.3M
Grant Records1
Funding Total$7K
Filing Years2020–2025

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION ENCOURAGES CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE TO EXPLORE AND LEARN IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT, TO INSTILL THE LOVE OF SCIENCE, OF OPERATING, BUILDING AND PLAYING WITH MODEL TRAINS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM, FIELD TRIPS, STEAM PROGRAMMING, AND EVENTS.

Where $100 goes at Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum

How Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.

$74 Programs the work itself
$19 Management running the organization
$7 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $74 for programs

$47
The museum offers a vibrant and engaging environment where children and adults alike can explore the captivating history of railroads and the intricate world of model railroading
63% of program spending
$17
Throughout the year, the museum hosts a variety of seasonal and holiday-themed events that bring the community together to celebrate, connect, and learn
23% of program spending
$10
Committed to inspiring the next generation of thinkers and creators, the museum provides a wide range of educational programs focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (steam)
14% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 12 students
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Sample Grants Received

2020
Unrestricted
$7,323

Showing up to 5 of 1 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

VICE PRESIDENT Alan Lovelace
BOARD MEMBER Ben Puckett Jr
BOARD MEMBER Carla Evers
BOARD MEMBER Chevis Swetman
PRESIDENT Glenn Mueller
BOARD MEMBER Joel Verdon

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$7,323 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $1.4M $1.7M $7.3M
2024 $1.1M $1.8M $7.5M
2023 $7.7M $1.7M $9.1M
2022 $1.6M $667K $2.0M
2020 $687K $423K $522K

Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $687K to $1.4M (+103%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.3M.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

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