Nonprofit · EIN 13-6161591
ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10163
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $205,570 | $129,525 | $76,045 | $366,993 | $42,514 | $324,479 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $223,818 | $293,792 | -$69,974 | $294,187 | $45,988 | $248,199 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $142,608 | $87,172 | $55,436 | $360,446 | $42,271 | $318,175 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $63,112
- Membership dues
- $40,650
- Program service revenue
- $129,405
- Investment income
- $4,506
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,236
- Other revenue
- $8,547
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,859
- Occupancy
- $14,586
- Depreciation
- $323
- Program services (functional)
- $110,767
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,758
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $294,187
- Total assets, end of year
- $366,993
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $42,514
- Net assets, end of year
- $324,479
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,134
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $324,479
- Gross receipts
- $210,982
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1947
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Newhouser | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Erlitz | First Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Subutay Musluoglu | Second Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Colorafi | Third Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Glikin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Yury Maller | Membership Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andrew Ludasi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Newhouser | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Erlitz | First Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Robert Colorafi | Second Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Subutay Musluoglu | Third Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Glikin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Alexander Ivanoff | Membership Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Grether | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Newhouser | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Edward Campbell | First Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Erlitz | Second Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Robert Colorafi | Third Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Glikin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 |
| Alexander Ivanoff | Membership Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Subutay Musluoglu | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Grether | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3323, NEW YORK, NY 10163-3323
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michael Gilkin, PO Box 3323, New York, NY 101633323
- Signed the 990
- Michael Gilkin, Treasurer
- Phone
- (917) 714-7087
- Website
- WWW.ERAUSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Accounting Firm of Susan Rich dba Long Island Financial Management Services LIFMS
Mission
Study the history and current operations of electric railways, including main line railroads, subways, and light rail systems. Publish Headlights Magazine on an annual or semi-annual basis on the subject of electric railway history. Publish the ERA Bulletin on a monthly basis to report electric railway current events and historical studies. Meet 10 times per year to make presentations on electric railway history and current events. Operate inspection trips to electric railway facilities and museums. Operate one international trip every other year to extensively study electric railway operations in a foreign country.
Program accomplishments
- Convention - Kansas City/St Louis: Group trip to study and visit electric railway operations, light rail operations, and streetcar and railroad museumsExpenses $15,237 · revenue $16,320
- Convention England: Group trip to study and visit electric railway operations. light rail and tram operations, electric trolley bus operations and tramway and railroad museumsExpenses $18,922 · revenue $112,885
- Pub Sales Brooklyn Vol 3. approximately 81 books sold (68 to book dealers and 13 to members) and approximately 700 books distributed to members as part of their 2025 membershipExpenses $32,277 · revenue $4,940
- Conventions, LRTA, Publication Sales, & trips.Expenses $44,331 · revenue $48,558
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-6161591
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N50Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $366,993
- Income (IRS master file)
- $210,982
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $205,570 | $129,525 | $366,993 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $223,818 | $293,792 | $294,187 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $142,608 | $87,172 | $360,446 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $151,883 | $131,828 | $309,281 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-6161591).
Questions about ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC is 13-6161591.
- Is ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael Gilkin.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ELECTRIC RAILROADERS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $205,570, expenses of $129,525 and total assets of $366,993 at year end.
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