Governance, finances, and transparency
An all-volunteer board of directors provides governance and oversight for all of the Center’s work. The board brings a wide range of experience and expertise; several members have strong financial backgrounds. Read more in their biographies on the About page.
Nine standing committees meet regularly:
- Audit & Compensation, chaired by Norm Carlson
- Awards, chaired by Todd Halamka
- Collections & Acquisitions, co-chaired by Justin Franz and Peter Mosse
- Conference, chaired by Scott Lothes
- Endowment, chaired by Rich Tower
- Major Gifts, co-chaired by Bon French and Al Louer
- Marketing & Membership, chaired by Elrond Lawrence
- Nominating & Governance, chaired by Michael Schmidt
- Publications, chaired by Kevin Keefe
The Center for Railroad Photography & Art Endowment maintains a professionally managed endowment fund that makes quarterly distributions to the Center, while gifts from members provide seventy percent of the Center’s annual income.
Public inspection copies of the federal form 990s are available below for both organizations. Audited, consolidated financial statements are available by request. Send an email to info [at] railphoto-art.org.
Federal form 990s
Two forms are available for each year: the “Center” form is for the Center for Railroad Photography and Art Inc (EIN, 39-1917972, DBA Center for Railroad Photography & Art), and the “Endowment” form is for the Center for Railroad Photography & Art Endowment (EIN 47-7373395)
