Nonprofit · EIN 23-7084709
NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · HUDSON, MA 01749
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $209,632 | $166,949 | $42,683 | $742,283 | $144,150 | $598,133 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $193,065 | $152,733 | $40,332 | $756,886 | $201,078 | $555,808 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $209,533 | $209,199 | $334 | $690,670 | $177,256 | $513,414 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,218
- Program service revenue
- $127,828
- Investment income
- $44,627
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $25,959
- Other revenue
- $25,959
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $31,601
- Depreciation
- $4,235
- Program services (functional)
- $161,838
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,112
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $756,528
- Total assets, end of year
- $742,283
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $144,150
- Net assets, end of year
- $598,133
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,937
- Publicly traded securities
- $431,017
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $579,849
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $18,284
- Gross receipts
- $250,962
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Schneider | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Noel Widdifield | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Stephen Probst | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| P Douglas Chapman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Paul Stoving | Director Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Robert McQueen | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| David Mackay | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Michael Vescelus | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Seth Lakin | Director Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Frank Bongiovanni | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tom Gerbracht | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ralph Schiring | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Schneider | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Noel Widdifield | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Stephen Probst | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Ralph Schiring | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Paul Stoving | Director Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Robert McQueen | Vice President then Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| David Mackay | President then Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Michael Vescelus | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Seth Lakin | Director Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Frank Bongiovanni | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tom Gerbracht | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID MACKAY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 19 | $0 |
| ROBERT MCQUEEN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 23 | $0 |
| RALPH SCHIRING | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $0 |
| STEPHEN PROBST | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PAUL STOVING | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| NOEL WIDDIFIELD | Director Trustee or director | 35 | $0 |
| MICHAEL VESCELUS | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| SETH LAKIN | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| FRANK BONGIOVANNI | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TOM GERBRACHT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 298, HUDSON, MA 01749-0298
- In care of
- % STEPHEN PROBST
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Stephen Probst, PO Box 298, Hudson, MA 01749
- Signed the 990
- Stephen Probst, Treasurer
- Phone
- (617) 513-8245
Mission
The Mission of the NYCSHS is to perpetuate the legacy of the New York Central System NYCS railroad by acquiring and preserving its history traditions documents and artifacts; and by disseminating accurate information and products consistent with good stewardship.
Program accomplishments
- Publications: Central Headlight: NYCSHS publishes a quarterly membership-only magazine on the history of the NYCS railroads. The Central Headlight publication contains articles and photographs related to the history of the NYCS. NYCentral Modeler: The Society also publishes an online modeling magazine the NYCentral Modeler that provides articles news and photographs about NYCS modeling. It is published quarterly and may be viewed online or downloaded and is free to all modelers and the general public. Books: NYCSHS publishes or assists in the publication of several books on NYCS. Much of the material has come from NYCSHSs archives. NYCSHS has supported other organizations in the creating of their books and videos with technical and imagery support as part of the organizations outreach. NYCSHS Calendar: The Society produces an annual color calendar with up to 14 NYCS photos in color and these are sold to members and the public.Expenses $50,367 · revenue $92,660
- The NYCSHS operates both physical and electronic archives. The physical archives are located in NYCSHSs HQ Archives leased space. The electronic archives are available to anyone. NYCSHS uses a third-party hosting service for the electronic archive since it is felt that internal hosting is not part of its core competency. The electronic archive contains photographs and ICC Valuation Maps that are available for purchase. The archives have been used to create items sold in the Collinwood Shop. According to Accounting Standards Update 2019-03: Not-For-Profit Entities Topic 958: Updating the Definition of Collections a history organization does not need to recognize its collections as financial assets if all of the following criteria are met: A. The collections are held solely for public exhibition education or research in furtherance of public service rather than financial gain; B. they are protected kept unencumbered cared for and preserved; and C. they are subject to an organizational policy that requires proceeds realized from the sale of collections items be used for the acquisition of additional items for the collection the direct care of existing collections or both. The NYCSHS Archives meets all the above criteria and therefore does not recognize its archive collection as a financial asset.Expenses $8,368 · revenue $3,405
- NYCSHS Collinwood Shop: The Society maintains an online shop featuring models copies of the Central Headlight the NYCentral modeler digital engineering drawings ICC valuation maps models of NYCS equipment and facilities photo collections NYCS movie DVDs annual calendars NYCS books NYCS clothing NYCS memorabilia memberships and convention registrations. A discount is provided to members. Manufacturers: From time to time the Society has had NYCS-specific models created. This has included freight cars passenger cars and structures that are specific to the NYCS. This allows those that are looking for authenticity to have a ready source for a model railroad layout instead of having to hand build them.Expenses $12,779 · revenue $24,463
- Model Manufacturers: The Society provides technical information to model railroad manufacturers. The technical information takes the form of photographs and technical drawings. Internet Presence: There are several different forms for NYCSHSs internet presence. The Society has an electronic archive a Society website a members-only groups.io discussion list YouTube site Facebook site and Instagram site. NYCSHS Conventions and Mini Conventions: Each year the society holds an annual convention in one of the cities served by the NYCS. It also sporadically holds one or two mini conventions in some of those same cities. The annual convention features tours of local NYCS facilities numerous presentations on NYCS topics a banquet an annual meeting and a train show. Support to Other Railroad Societies and Museums: The society provides material collected as donations to the society to other societies for their archives and provides monetary support to worthy projects being done by them.Expenses $90,324 · revenue $28,813
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
- 23-7084709
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $742,283
- Income (IRS master file)
- $250,962
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $209,632 | $166,949 | $742,283 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $193,065 | $152,733 | $756,886 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $209,533 | $209,199 | $690,670 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $186,755 | $129,016 | $595,274 | 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 23-7084709).
Questions about NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 23-7084709.
- Is NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM 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 NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Stephen Probst.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $209,632, expenses of $166,949 and total assets of $742,283 at year end.
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