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ITM is a qualified corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to ITM are deductible as allowed by
law. As always, individual situations vary so check with your tax
professional.
We gladly accept contributions. They can be
unrestricted allowing us to use the money where the need is greatest. We
also have several restricted funds that allow donors to put their money
toward a specific goal. A few such funds are:
- The Nickel Plate 587 restoration: This 90+ year-old steam
locomotive often ran on the railroad line that passes ITM and on
which we operate our trains. 587 is currently undergoing a federally
mandated retro-fitting as all steam locomotives must about every 15
years. Donations to this fund help pay to complete the project.
- The Milwaukee Road 72 restoration: To pull our excursion trains
ITM acquired several EMD F-unit locomotives in the mid 1980's. Two
units were restored at that time but number 72 was not. In the last
4 years we have increased the number of trains run and need this
additional loco. Donations to this fund help restore this classic of
railroading and most of the work to date has been accomplished
through thousands of hours donated by teenagers.
- The John Houk Memorial Fund: John volunteered at ITM for many
years. John was so dedicated to ITM that following retirement he moved
from Chicago to Noblesville to reduce his travel time. He informally
watched over young volunteers at ITM and provided transportation for
those too young to
drive. John often served
as a coach attendant on various trains but when he saw the need he
became qualified as a brakeman and conductor. Unfortunately, within
a year of qualifying John was taken from us. This fund in his name
is used to send young ITM volunteers to rail
camp. We have sent 2 campers in the 3 years since John's death
and we have 2 more candidates we want to sponsor in the next
2 years.
We can accept donations via Discover, MasterCard and Visa if you call
our office, (317) 773 6000 between 9AM and 3PM eastern time Monday
through Friday.
Checks can be mailed to us at our mailing address:
Indiana Transportation Museum
PO Box 83
Noblesville, IN 46061-0083
Donations made through credit card or check can be
designated as restricted or unrestricted and we will generate a
"tax letter" allowing you to claim a deduction within
your personal circumstances. If you want to donate
now here are three fast and easy ways:
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