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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3587308

BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · BELMONT, NC 28012

Financials

$203K$34K2023$1.2M$14K2024$155K$37K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$155,007$37,357$117,650$2,041,253$0$2,041,253
December 31, 2024990$1,225,894$14,088$1,211,806$1,843,264$0$1,843,264
December 31, 2023990$202,983$33,549$169,434$631,458$0$631,458
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$92,793
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$62,214
Other revenue
$0

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
Travel
$1,159
Program services (functional)
$14,957
Management and general (functional)
$13,586
Fundraising (functional)
$8,814

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,843,264
Total assets, end of year
$2,041,253
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,041,253
Publicly traded securities
$961,861
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,041,253
Gross receipts
$155,007
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

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
Robert A PressleyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Ron LovelaceVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Nate WellsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Brian LitwakSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
John PilkingtonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Chris ChristyTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Nick ElderDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Matthew HartDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Nancy LitwakDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jim SteinerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Keanu TrujilloDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Barak WestDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brian LitwakSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Robert PressleyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Nate WellsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Nick ElderDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ron LovelaceVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
John PilkingtonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Chris ChristyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Nancy LitwakDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jim SteinerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Barak WestDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Keanu TrujilloDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brian LitwakSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Robert PressleyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Nate WellsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Emilie RudisillDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ron LovelaceVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
John PilkingtonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Chris ChristyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Nancy LitwakDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jim SteinerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Barak WestDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
100 N MAIN STREET SUITE 250, BELMONT, NC 28012-3104
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Robert Pressley
Signed the 990
Robert Pressley, President
Phone
(980) 277-1023
Return prepared by
Foard and Company PA

Mission

Belmont Trolleys mission is to preserve the past by restoring trolley service and operating a museum in Gaston County, while inspiring the future through emerging technologies, connecting communities and serving as a catalyst for economic growth.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Further restoration efforts of historic Trolley to return to serviceWith a shared dedication to upholding transparency and fiscal responsibility, Belmont Trolley embarked on a collaborative journey with Foard & Company to prepare our annual tax return. Recognizing the significance of accurate financial reporting, we meticulously gathered and presented a comprehensive array of financial data. Through regular consultations and open communication, we provided Foard with a comprehensive understanding of our organizations financial landscape, confident that our partnership would yield a meticulously prepared Form 990, reflecting our commitment to fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance.
    Expenses $14,957

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
47-3587308
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,041,253
Income (IRS master file)
$155,007

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$155,007$37,357$2,041,253XML
990December 2024$1,225,894$14,088$1,843,264IRS
990December 2023$202,983$33,549$631,458XML
990December 2022$243,490$49,704$462,024IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 47-3587308).

Questions about BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED is 47-3587308.
Is BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED 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 BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED 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 BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED 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 BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Robert Pressley.
Who are the officers and directors of BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BELMONT TROLLEY INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $155,007, expenses of $37,357 and total assets of $2,041,253 at year end.

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