Nonprofit · EIN 14-1579630
ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $46,189 | $58,858 | -$12,669 | $195,651 | $0 | $195,651 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $67,796 | $70,326 | -$2,530 | $208,320 | $0 | $208,320 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $72,053 | $79,673 | -$7,620 | $210,850 | $0 | $210,850 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,808
- Membership dues
- $18,360
- Program service revenue
- $9,612
- Investment income
- $7,779
- Other revenue
- $630
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $650
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $300
- Occupancy
- $19,757
- Printing, publications and postage
- $24,389
- Other expenses
- $13,762
- Program services (functional)
- $52,505
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $208,320
- Total assets, end of year
- $195,651
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $195,651
- Cash, savings and investments
- $195,651
- Gross receipts
- $46,189
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Senese | President, Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Alan Held | Vice President, Membership Director | 5 | $0 |
| Mark A Kennaugh | Treasurer, Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Amanda Daniels | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jeffrey P Otto | Archives Chairman, Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Ronald Vassallo | Newsletter/Website Chairman, Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Norman Barrett | 105 Restoration Project Chairman, Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Carl Ohlson | Publications Chairman, Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
| Robert Earle | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Walter J Kierzkowski | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
| Malcolm H Houck | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Douglas Ellison | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Senese | President | 5 | $0 |
| Alan Held | Vice President, Membership Director | 5 | $0 |
| Mark A Kennaugh | Treasurer, Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Amanda Daniels | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Jeffrey P Otto | Archives Chairman, Trustee | 15 | $0 |
| Ronald Vassallo | Newsletter/Website Chairman, Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Norman Barrett | 105 Restoration Project Chairman, Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Carl Ohlson | Publications Chairman, Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Earle | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Walter J Kierzkowski | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Malcolm H Houck | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas J Barberio | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| David Mazurek | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas Ellison | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Raymond M Pinglora Jr | Membership Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey P Otto | President, Archives Chairman, Trustee | 15 | $0 |
| Doug Ellison | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Mark A Kennaugh | Treasurer, Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Raymond Kelly | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Douglas J Barberio | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Norman Barrett | 105 Restoration Project Chairman, Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Malcolm H Houck | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Walter J Kierzkowski | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Myers | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Carl Ohlson | Publications Chairman, Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Earle | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| David Mazurek | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ronald Vassallo | Newsletter/Website Chairman, Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Raymond M Pinglora Jr | Membership Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 713, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-0713
- In care of
- % MARK KENNAUGH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 713, Middletown NY 10940
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Mark Kennaugh, 318 Oxford Place, Macungie PA 18062
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mark A Kennaugh, Treasurer
- Phone
- (610) 965-0248
- Website
- www.nyow.org
Mission
To preserve historical materials pertaining to the NYO&W Railway and other local railroads, and to disseminate this history via publications and programs.
Program accomplishments
- We published one Observer (a book), two newsletters and a calendar for our membership. Approximately 450 members received these publications. They contain information and photos pertaining to the history of the New York, Ontario & Western Railway and other area railroads.Expenses $24,389
- We maintain a substantial archive consisting of railroad records which are used in providing information for the Society's publications, programs and website articles. We also share this information with researchers. Processing new acquisitions, and digitization and organization of documents/photos is ongoing.Expenses $21,733
- We held a convention for members, with programs and displays about steam power and passenger operations during the railroad's heyday, that was attended by about 60 people. Seven meetings containing a Powerpoint program on the railroad's history were held live and via Zoom and attended by about 110 members each meeting. A number of new articles were added to our website for all members to view.Expenses $5,379
- We are restoring GE 44-ton locomotive #105, part of the first class of diesels acquired by the railroad. Progress was made this year on engine work. The goal is to make the locomotive operational.Expenses $1,004
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1579630
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $195,651
- Income (IRS master file)
- $46,189
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $46,189 | $58,858 | $195,651 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $67,796 | $70,326 | $208,320 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $72,053 | $79,673 | $210,850 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Mark Kennaugh | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Mark Kennaugh | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 14-1579630).
Questions about ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 14-1579630.
- Is ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Mark Kennaugh.
- Who are the officers and directors of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $46,189, expenses of $58,858 and total assets of $195,651 at year end.
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