Nonprofit · EIN 27-2835920
NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD INC
Tax-exempt · NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,095,162 | $1,287,115 | $808,047 | $3,060,192 | $467,689 | $2,592,503 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,627,595 | $1,045,120 | $582,475 | $2,328,623 | $544,167 | $1,784,456 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,483,080 | $959,911 | $523,169 | $1,795,584 | $596,235 | $1,199,349 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $181,675
- Program service revenue
- $1,876,938
- Investment income
- $36,549
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,392
- Other salaries and wages
- $284,137
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $429,967
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,616
- Occupancy
- $24,610
- Travel
- $476
- Depreciation
- $168,794
- Program services (functional)
- $991,096
- Management and general (functional)
- $229,665
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,354
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,328,623
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,060,192
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $467,689
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,592,503
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,307,212
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,592,503
- Gross receipts
- $2,095,162
- Employees
- 69
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Reynolds | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $92,392 |
| David Crisler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristen Weeden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Corry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Redman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Sullivan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Lennox | Treasurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Eric Powell | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Christine DeJoy | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Sibla | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Reynolds | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $69,145 |
| Matt Light | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Crisler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristen Weeden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Correy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Lennox | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Powell | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Christine DeJoy | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Sibla | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lennox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Travis Shuck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Light | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Eric Powell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Sibla | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Sullivan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Corry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Toni Dickover | Treasurer Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Brett Morrow | Vice President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Christine DeJoy | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 701 CICERO RD, NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060-1441
- In care of
- % EMILY REYNOLDS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- PO Box 435, Arcadia IN 46030
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Emily Reynolds, 701 Cicero Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Toni K Dickover, 800 Westfield Road, Noblesville IN 46062
- Signed the 990
- Emily Reynolds, Executive Director
- Return prepared by
- W Stevens LLP
Mission
The Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad tells the story of rail transportation through unique experiences on its Nickel Plate Express Rail excursions as well as through the Arcadia Depot Museum experience.
Program accomplishments
- Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad maintained, repaired, and preserved historic railroad equipment, track infrastructure, and related railroad assets during the tax year. This work included ongoing track maintenance, inspections, mechanical work, equipment repairs, restoration planning, and preservation of historic passenger rail equipment used for public programming. These activities are essential to the organizations ability to safely operate public heritage rail experiences and preserve railroad history for future generations. Specific Accomplishments: During the tax year, the organization completed ongoing maintenance and preservation work on historic rail equipment, track, bridges, right-of-way, and/or related infrastructure. Accomplishments included - Tie replacement on the White River Bridge and Morse Reservoir Bridge - Track resurfacing from Hobbs Station to South St. In Arcadia - Tie replacement from 296th street south to 286th street replacing every 3rd tie per FRA standards - HVAC replacement in 4 passenger cars - Window replacement in 1 passenger car - Head gasket replacement on the GP7 426 This work supported safe operation of train and railbike programs and preserved historic railroad assets.Expenses $374,557 · grants $15,000 · revenue $125,000
- Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad operated its Reindeer Express holiday train program as a public heritage rail experience aboard historic railroad equipment. The program provided families and community members with the opportunity to experience passenger rail travel while engaging with seasonal storytelling, onboard entertainment, Santa visits, and family focused holiday traditions. The program supports the organizations mission by bringing the public onboard historic rail equipment and creating an accessible, memorable connection to railroad history and preservation. During the tax year, the Reindeer Express served approximately 17,000 passengers through 62 holiday train rides. The program provided seasonal family programming, supported community tourism, introduced new guests to the organizations historic railroad equipment, and generated public interest in the ongoing preservation of the Nickel Plate railroad corridor and equipment. The program furthers the organizations charitable, educational, and historic preservation purposes by providing public access to historic railroad equipment, interpreting the experience of passenger rail travel, and using earned revenue from mission-related programming to support continued preservation and operations.Expenses $248,000 · revenue $921,154
- Providing rail transportation and unique railroad excursions as well as historical experiences on the rail and in museumExpenses $226,539 · grants $136,665 · revenue $421,794
- Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad operated its railbike program to provide guests with an outdoor recreational and educational experience along the historic Nickel Plate rail corridor. Railbike guests pedal along the railroad line, allowing them to experience the corridor in a unique and interactive way while learning about the railroads history, local communities, and the importance of preserving rail infrastructure. Specific Accomplishments: During the tax year, the railbike program served approximately 12,000 riders through 342 railbike tours. The program expanded public access to the historic rail corridor, attracted visitors to Hamilton County, supported heritage tourism, and introduced new audiences to Nickel Plate Heritage Railroads mission. How This Furthers the Exempt Purpose: The railbike program furthers the organizations exempt purpose by preserving and activating the historic railroad corridor, educating the public about railroad history and local transportation heritage, and providing a mission-based experience that connects guests to the continued importance of railroad preservation.Expenses $142,000 · revenue $439,000
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2835920
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,060,192
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,095,162
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,095,162 | $1,287,115 | $3,060,192 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,627,595 | $1,045,120 | $2,328,623 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $1,483,080 | $959,911 | $1,795,584 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $1,340,292 | $846,017 | $1,394,872 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $968,287 | $688,591 | $1,332,488 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Toni K Dickover | March 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 27-2835920).
Questions about NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD INC
- What is the EIN of NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD INC is 27-2835920.
- Is NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD 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 NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD 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 NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD 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 NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Emily Reynolds.
- Who are the officers and directors of NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,392 (Emily Reynolds, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,095,162, expenses of $1,287,115 and total assets of $3,060,192 at year end.
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