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Nonprofit · EIN 63-0897687

THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY

Tax-exempt · HUNTSVILLE, AL 35804

Financials

$2.4M$1.4M2022$2.7M$1.6M2023$1.7M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,690,229$1,830,317-$140,088$7,655,795$1,730,732$5,925,063
September 30, 2024990$2,696,662$1,564,118$1,132,544$7,237,907$1,172,756$6,065,151
September 30, 2023990$2,409,503$1,421,462$988,041$6,165,377$1,232,770$4,932,607
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$2,224,456
Investment income
-$724,817
Net rental income
$190,590
Net gain from sales of assets
-$751,650
Other revenue
$190,590

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$231,133
Other salaries and wages
$285,499
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$752,525
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$32,949
Accounting fees
$8,500
Occupancy
$114,611
Travel
$7,221
Depreciation
$325,364
Program services (functional)
$1,608,628
Management and general (functional)
$221,689

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,237,907
Total assets, end of year
$7,655,795
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,730,732
Net assets, end of year
$5,925,063
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,624,361
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,925,063
Gross receipts
$2,441,879
Employees
8
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
AL

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN PEEKGENERAL MANA
Officer
40$114,454$6,310
PAM SUMMERSASSISTNT GEN
Officer
40$110,271$6,310
KATIE BEASLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DANE BLOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JAMES BROWNSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JERRY CARGILEVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
MARK LUMBCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JERRY MCCARLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JARAY WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN PEEKGENERAL MANA
Highest-paid employee
40$103,832$13,602
PAM SUMMERSASSISTNT GEN
Highest-paid employee
40$100,171$13,122
MARK LUMBCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JERRY CARGILEVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
DANE BLOCKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JAMES BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATIE BEASLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JERRY MCCARLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JARAY WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK LUMBCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JERRY CARGILEVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DANE BLOCKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JAMES BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATIE BEASLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JERRY MCCARLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JARAY WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 18925, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35804-8925
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARK LUMB, 119 WOODSON STREET, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Signed the 990
MARK LUMB, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(256) 539-0601
Return prepared by
ALDRIDGE BORDEN & COMPANY PC

Mission

TO OPERATE AS DIRECTED IN THE CODE OF ALABAMA SECTION 37-13-1 AS A COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD TO PROVIDE RAIL SERVICE IN ALABAMA.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SHORT LINE RAILROAD OPERATION
    Expenses $1,608,628 · revenue $2,224,456

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 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

IRS record

EIN
63-0897687
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1985
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,655,795
Income (IRS master file)
$2,441,879

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,690,229$1,830,317$7,655,795XML
990September 2024$2,696,662$1,564,118$7,237,907XML
990September 2023$2,409,503$1,421,462$6,165,377XML
990September 2022$1,368,568$1,191,565$5,096,395IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 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 63-0897687).

Questions about THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY

What is the EIN of THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY is 63-0897687.
Is THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1985.
Are donations to THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY 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 THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY 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 THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARK LUMB.
Who are the officers and directors of THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,454 (JOHN PEEK, GENERAL MANA).
How much revenue does THE HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,690,229, expenses of $1,830,317 and total assets of $7,655,795 at year end.

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