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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2663256

ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY

Tax-exempt · WASILLA, AK 99687

Financials

$172K$238K2023$139K$224K2024$142K$190K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$141,773$190,308-$48,535$232,863$3,706$229,157
December 31, 2024990$139,308$224,366-$85,058$219,105$4,423$214,682
December 31, 2023990$172,303$238,016-$65,713$238,388$1,586$236,802
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$128,103
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,456
Net income from fundraising events
$9,763
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,451
Other revenue
$11,214

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$39,322
Program services (functional)
$164,164
Management and general (functional)
$25,871
Fundraising (functional)
$273

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$219,105
Total assets, end of year
$232,863
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,706
Net assets, end of year
$229,157
Net assets without donor restrictions
$206,962
Net assets with donor restrictions
$22,195
Gross receipts
$145,865
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
AK

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patrick J DurandPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Scott HicksVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Richard MorrisSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Jane WalkerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Paul BatesChief Operations Officer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
John CombsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Terry StefaniBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Shane DurandBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
David GreenhalghBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jamie FettermanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patrick J DurandPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Scott HicksVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Richard MorrisSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Jane WalkerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Paul BatesChief Operations Officer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
John CombsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Sean MeslohDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Dale WadeDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Terry DouglasBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Terry StefaniBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patrick J DurandPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Scott HicksVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Richard MorrisSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Jane WalkerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Paul BatesChief Operations Officer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
John CombsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Sean MeslohDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dale WadeDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Terry DouglasBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Terry StefaniBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 875360, WASILLA, AK 99687-5360
In care of
% 557 ENGINE HOUSE ALASKA RR
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Patrick Durand, PO Box 875360, Wasilla, AK 99687
Signed the 990
Jane Walker, Treasurer
Phone
(907) 350-4340

Mission

The Engine 557 Restoration Company's mission is to restore, operate, conserve, and display former Alaska Railroad steam locomotive number 557 for the education and enjoyment of Alaskan residents and visitors.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Assess, repair, and refurbish parts of steam locomotive #557; reassemble locomotive parts onto locomotive; equip shop with necessary tools, equipment, and technical documents to accomplish restoration. Between four and 10 volunteers work on the locomotive, four days each week. The work will result in a restored and fully operational steam locomotive. Substantial in-kind contributions of services and facilities support this program service.
    Expenses $163,977
  • Operations. Preparing planning documents, obtaining permissions, and doing preliminary work to develop infrastructure to support locomotive operations which are projected to begin in 2026.
    Expenses $187
  • Education. Public education and outreach is provided via presentations to community groups, social media, and Engine House tours. This was done by volunteers and no expenses were incurred.0

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-2663256
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$232,863
Income (IRS master file)
$145,865

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$141,773$190,308$232,863XML
990December 2024$139,308$224,366$219,105XML
990December 2023$172,303$238,016$238,388XML
990December 2022$135,256$173,355$225,385IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 46-2663256).

Questions about ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY

What is the EIN of ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY is 46-2663256.
Is ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY 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 ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY 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 ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY 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 ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Patrick Durand.
Who are the officers and directors of ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ENGINE 557 RESTORATION COMPANY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $141,773, expenses of $190,308 and total assets of $232,863 at year end.

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