Mission
Lake States Railway Historical Association (LSRHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of railroad history. Founded in 2006 and based in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the organization maintains a significant collection of historic artifacts and documents, offers research opportunities, and organizes educational events such as symposiums.
Basic Information
Founded in
2006
EIN
16-1773938
Total Assets
$505 thousand
At a Glance
Visit our Photo Archive
Explore over 110,000 images from railroad history in our searchable online archive.
Join Our Annual Symposium
Participate in our engaging symposium featuring guest speakers and networking opportunities.
Become a Member
Join LSRHA for exclusive benefits and help us preserve railroad history.
Impact Stats
Number of images uploaded
100,000 Photographic Images Uploaded
Lake States has successfully uploaded its 100,000th photographic image to its online archive, greatly expanding access to their collections.
Grant amount
NRHS Matching Grant
LSRHA received a $5,000 matching grant from the National Railway Historical Society to enhance their archival capabilities.
Attendance count
Annual Symposium Attendance
The annual symposiums are hosted to foster networking and sharing of railroad history, routinely attracting significant attendance.
Past Events
15th Annual LSRHA Symposium
April 29, 2023
The 15th Annual LSRHA Symposium held on April 29, 2023 featured presentations and networking opportunities.
Volunteer Appreciation Day
March 15, 2023
The annual meeting for volunteer outreach and archival updates.
Upcoming Events
Annual History Symposium 2025
April 12, 2025
Join us for our annual symposium at the Al. Ringling Theater in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
64
78
/100
Program Expense Ratio
95.40%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
6.71%
16
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.003137
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
11.28
20
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2023
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 60.11K | 78.96% |
| Program Services | 14.88K | 19.55% |
| Investment Income | 542 | 0.71% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 76.13K | 100.00% |
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