Minneapolis, MN

HENNEPIN-OVERLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

EIN 41-1782845

Arts, Culture & Heritage Community Arts & Public Programs

Mission

TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY AND OPERATIONS OF RAILROADS.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About HENNEPIN-OVERLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

The Hennepin-Overland Railway Historical Society, Inc. is an active, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) museum and hobby club based in south Minneapolis that operates a large HO-scale model railroad, a museum display, a railroading library and a small hobby shop. Its public programing centers on weekend operating sessions (typically September through April), special "Trains After Dark" events, and membership-run educational activities for visitors interested in railroad history and model railroading. The organization is donor-facing and relies on membership dues, admission fees, shop sales and donations to support operations. The EIN 41-1782845 was confirmed to match the organization by cross-checking the society’s own filings and nonprofit registry listings; the society has published recent membership, operating-date and renovation updates on its official website and continues to host community and partner groups such as the University of Minnesota model railroad club.

Notable achievements

Large operating HO-scale layout

Operates a 65-foot by 29-foot HO-scale layout featuring twin mainlines, a branchline with named towns, a hand-built logging trestle, multiple staging yards and detailed scenic/industrial trackage used for regular public operating sessions.

Station 2501 museum & hobby shop

Maintains "Station 2501," a museum lobby hobby shop that sells model-railroading supplies and helps generate operating revenue while providing hands-on access to hobby materials for visitors and members.

Sustained community programming and partnerships

Provides recurring public operating sessions, themed evening events, and meeting space for railroading organizations (including the University of Minnesota model railroad club), supporting education and volunteer engagement over multiple seasons.

At a glance

Total assets: $419K
Annual revenue: $75K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1782845
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: hennepinoverland.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed on major nonprofit directories and evaluator platforms with EIN 41-1782845 and a public profile describing its mission and programs (charity evaluator profile indicates a multi-beacon / three-star level summary).

Maintains an active official website and social presence and is regularly referenced in local railroading and museum listings, demonstrating ongoing public activity and accessibility for visitors and donors.

Recognized within the regional railroad-historical community for its detailed freelance layout and educational programming; regularly cited by local hobby and historical groups as a community resource.

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