NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
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The National Railway Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to railway history and preservation. In 2024, the organization awarded a total of $20,000 across four grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the organization.
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Mission Statement
PROMOTE RAILWAY HERITAGE PRESERVATION AND EDUCATE MEMBERS ABOUT RAIL TRANSPORTATION HISTORY.
Cause Areas
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Historic preservation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NRHS FUND INC
$196K
84%
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OLD DOMINION CHAPTER
$17.5K
7%

ARMY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM FOUNDATION
$10K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
No. NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC give?
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, Virginia, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $20 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include NRHS FUND INC, NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OLD DOMINION CHAPTER, and ARMY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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