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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1736699

NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC

Also known as NORTA

Tax-exempt · DELTA, OH 43515

Financials

$18K$23K2022$28K$30K2023$23K$19K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$22,834$18,766$4,068$511,513$9,291$502,222
September 30, 2024990$27,934$29,937-$2,003$498,154$0$498,154
September 30, 2023990$18,400$23,182-$4,782$500,157$0$500,157
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,592
of which government grants
$1,000
Membership dues
$8,107
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,941
Other revenue
$7,301

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$775
Occupancy
$1,727
Depreciation
$4,373
Program services (functional)
$17,216
Management and general (functional)
$1,550

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$498,154
Total assets, end of year
$511,513
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,291
Net assets, end of year
$502,222
Land, buildings and equipment
$437,217
Publicly traded securities
$64,466
Net assets without donor restrictions
$502,222
Gross receipts
$22,834
Employees
0
Volunteers
21
Year formed
1993
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BONNIE MARKLEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
DAVE KOVARTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVID L BLYTH JrTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
EDWARD L SNYDERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
PATRICE GEHRINGTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
RANDY MILLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KEVIN CORDLETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
TIM GRAYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID L BLYTH JRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVE KOVARTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
PATRICE GEHRINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
RANDY MILLERVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BONNIE MARKLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
EDWARD L SNYDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
TIM GRAYTRUSTEE
Officer
0$0
KEVIN CORDLETRUSTEE
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BONNIE MARKLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
DAVE KOVARTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
DAVID L BLYTH JRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
EDWARD L SNYDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
KEVIN CORDLETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
PATRICE M GEHRINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
RANDY MILLERVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
THOMAS HALLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TIM GRAYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 234, DELTA, OH 43515-0234
In care of
% PATRICE GEHRING
Signed the 990
PATRICE GEHRING, TRUSTEE
Phone
(419) 822-4788
Return prepared by
Buckeye Tax & Accounting

Mission

TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE RAIL TRAIL KNOWN AS THE WABASH CANNONBALL TRAIL, FOR PUBLIC RECREATIONAL USE SUCH AS HIKINI AND BIKING AT NO COST TO USERS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ONGOING MAINTAINCE OF 22 MILES OF TRAIL CORRIDOR, SUCH AS MOWING, WEED CONTROL, BRUSH CLEARING, AND THE REMOVAL OF DOWNED TREES FROM STORM DAMAGE. COORDINATE EFFORTS WITH NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOCIATION AS A PARTNER ORGANIZATION FOR THE NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL THROUGH NORTHWEST OHIO. SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF A SAFETY VILLAGE PROGRAM IN DELTA TO TEACH BIKE SAFETY AND A LIBRABRY SUMMER READING PROGRAM. PROVIDE A WEBSITE AND MAINTAIN PRESENCE ON FACEBOOK.
    Expenses $17,216

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

File the 2025 990-N for NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
34-1736699
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
1993
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C500)
Assets (IRS master file)
$511,513
Income (IRS master file)
$22,834

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$22,834$18,766$511,513XML
990September 2024$27,934$29,937$498,154XML
990September 2023$18,400$23,182$500,157XML
990September 2022$27,704$222,835$505,411IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 34-1736699).

Questions about NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC is 34-1736699.
Is NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NORTHWESTERN OHIO RAILS TO TRAILS ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,834, expenses of $18,766 and total assets of $511,513 at year end.

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