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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3627146

BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC

Tax-exempt · STRASBURG, OH 44680

Financials

$171K$109K2023$107K$83K2024$139K$103K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$139,003$102,572$36,431$312,922$20,296$292,626
December 31, 2024990-EZ$107,162$83,080$24,082$276,491$20,296$256,195
December 31, 2023990-EZ$171,015$109,424$61,591$254,178$22,065$232,113
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Program service revenue
$130,263
Net income from sales of inventory
$8,740

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$775
Other expenses
$101,797
Program services (functional)
$102,572

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$276,491
Total assets, end of year
$312,922
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,296
Net assets, end of year
$292,626
Cash, savings and investments
$250,155
Gross receipts
$150,377

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RAYMOND KOLASAPRESIDENT5$0
DIANE KOLASAVP/TREASURER5$0
ROY DAVISVP/DIR OF SA2$0
JAMES DORANVP/TICKET AG2$0
SCOTT SYMANSVP/CMO2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RAYMOND KOLASAPRESIDENT5$0
DIANE KOLASAVP/TREASURER5$0
ROY DAVISVP/DIR OF SA2$0
JAMES DORANVP/TICKET AG2$0
SCOTT SYMANSVP/CMO2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RAYMOND KOLASAPRESIDENT0$0
DIANE KOLASAVP/TREASURER0$0
ROY DAVISVP/DIR OF SA0$0
JAMES DORENVP/TICKET AG0$0
SCOTT SYMANSVP/CMO0$0
MICHAEL CONNORHISTORIAN0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
175 9TH ST SW, STRASBURG, OH 44680-9747
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
1810 NORTH WOOSTER AVENUE, DOVER OH 44622
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
RAYMOND KOLASA, 175 9TH STREET SW, STRASBURG OH 44680
Signed the 990-EZ
RAYMOND KOLASA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(330) 705-0028
Return prepared by
MJ MILLER & CO CPA'S LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BUFFALO, CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY IS TO ATTRACT THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN STEAM-POWERED EXCURSION PASSENGER TRAIN RIDES SO THAT THEY MAY LEARN ABOUT AND APPRECIATE THE EQUIPMENT AND CULTURE OF AMERICAN RAILROADS AND TO DO SO IN A MANNER THAT IS SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, ENJOYABLE, ECONOMICALLY SELF-SUSTAINING, AND A CREDIT TO THE LEGIONS OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE WORKED FOR OR USED THE RAILROAD BEFORE US AND WILL IN THE FUTURE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MISSION OF THE BUFFALO, CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY IS TO ATTRACT THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN STEAM-POWERED EXCURSION PASSENGER TRAIN RIDES SO THAT THEY MAY LEARN ABOUT AND APPRECIATE THE EQUIPMENT AND CULTURE OF AMERICAN RAILROADS AND TO DO SO IN A MANNER THAT IS SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, ENJOYABLE, ECONOMICALLY SELF-SUSTAINING, AND A CREDIT TO THE LEGIONS OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE WORKED FOR OR USED THE RAILROAD BEFORE US AND WILL IN THE FUTURE.
    Expenses $102,572

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3627146
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$312,922
Income (IRS master file)
$150,377

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$139,003$102,572$312,922IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$107,162$83,080$276,491IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$171,015$109,424$254,178XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: RAYMOND KOLASA
December 31, 2014≤ $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 45-3627146).

Questions about BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC

What is the EIN of BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC is 45-3627146.
Is BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY 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 BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY 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 BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC 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 BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC?
The 990-N for 2014 names RAYMOND KOLASA.
Who are the officers and directors of BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BUFFALO CATTARAUGUS & JAMESTOWN SCENIC RAILWAY COMPANY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $139,003, expenses of $102,572 and total assets of $312,922 at year end.

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