Texas Transportation Museum

What it reported doing in 2024

The Texas transportation museum was created in 1964 to help preserve artifacts andinformation about the varied elements of san antonio's fascinating transportationhistory. We operate as much of our collection as possible. This includes ourvolunteer built full sized railroad and many vehicles. The museum was originallylocated at the pearl brewery near downtown and used the tracks of its short linerailroad, the Texas transportation company. In 1967 the museum was granted use ofapproximately forty acres of what was then known as the northeast preserve, nowmcallister park, just north of the international airport on wetmore road. Museumattendance is growing impressively. At the current rate of growth we will beattracting 20,000 people annually within just a few years. We are very proud of theenormous strides we have made and continue to make despite our limited resources.here is a list or our most recent achievements: completed capital improvements projects:- rebuilt railroad engine 4035air compressor and related valves and parts.- increased all scale model railroads in scope and complexity.- added to additional scale layouts. Z scale and trolley.- replaced main power panels and feeds to lower part of museum.- added security camera systems throughout museum property.- added approximately 800 sq.ft. Of railroad equipment and signage display area.- replaced approximately 50% of existing railroad ties on full size railroad and numerous sectionsof rail.- added a full size village display at the end of the full size railroad.- added 3 new divisions, bus, viking and 7-1/2" railroad.- increased by 50% available parking.- replaced main building lighting with led lighting.equipment improved, replaced or purchased:- sold inoperable backhoe for $4,000ada (americans with disabilities act) improvements:- added blacktop railroad crossings, and eliminated existing wooden crossings. Safety issue.-improve ada access across many areas of our property.public relations improvements:-continuing growth in attendance.-updating web site, with comprehensive information about ttm and its collections, add thorough histories of regional transportation developments.-participate in many local events such as black history month, bexar county kennelclub scent trials, annual model t exhibit.-partner with other charities in our area for mutual benefit. These include the sanantonio food bank and "stuff the bus" back to school supplies drives, as well as toys for tots and operation lifesaver.-open fridays, dedicated to historical and education and safety for local school groups.-became charter organization for scouts of america. We are the charter organization for 4 troops, 2 cubscout packs, and a ship. As such we are extremely busy with numerous projects, events and programs.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 63.3%; rating input score 63
• Program expense ratio: 78.8%; rating input score 79
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 2 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 29
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Fail
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 18.4%; rating input score 72; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 4.68; rating input score 78; 78th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 8.4% per year; rating input score 100; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.8% per year; rating input score 100; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -4.2% per year; rating input score 0; 12th percentile among comparable filings