Nonprofit · EIN 56-1552005
SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37422
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $50,932 | $39,106 | $11,826 | $133,432 | $0 | $133,432 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $68,052 | $53,260 | $14,792 | $121,606 | $0 | $121,606 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $36,990 | $38,431 | -$1,441 | $106,814 | $0 | $106,814 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,865
- Membership dues
- $33,410
- Program service revenue
- $5,171
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,486
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $29,063
- Other expenses
- $10,043
- Program services (functional)
- $31,033
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $121,606
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,432
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $133,432
- Cash, savings and investments
- $79,287
- Gross receipts
- $51,268
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Ardrey | President | 20 | $0 |
| James Tapley | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Kevin Centers | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| George Eichelberger | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Rick Bell | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Greg Soots | Director | 10 | $0 |
| David Clarke | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Kyle Shannon | Director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Ardrey | President | 20 | $0 |
| James Tapley | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Kevin Centers | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| George Eichelberger | Director | 30 | $0 |
| Rick Bell | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Greg Soots | Director | 20 | $0 |
| David Clarke | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Kyle Shannon | Director | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Ardrey | President | 25 | $0 |
| James Howe | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Kevin Centers | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| George Eichelberger | Director | 30 | $0 |
| Rick Bell | Director | 15 | $0 |
| Greg Soots | Director | 5 | $0 |
| David Clarke | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 22941, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37422-2941
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kevin Centers, Treasurer
- Phone
- (706) 860-3768
- Website
- WWW.SRHA.NET
Mission
Education of the public regarding history of Southern Railway through the collection and preservation of historic artifacts, publications and images.
Program accomplishments
- Preservation and publication of Southern Railway historyExpenses $29,063
- Public historical conventions and showsExpenses $135
- Expenses related to archives operations and maintenanceExpenses $1,835
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1552005
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $133,432
- Income (IRS master file)
- $51,268
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $50,932 | $39,106 | $133,432 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $68,052 | $53,260 | $121,606 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $36,990 | $38,431 | $106,814 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 56-1552005).
Questions about SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is 56-1552005.
- Is SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 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 SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 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 SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,932, expenses of $39,106 and total assets of $133,432 at year end.
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