Nonprofit · EIN 68-0002774
FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · PORTOLA, CA 96122
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $196,540 | $234,065 | -$37,525 | $2,666,140 | $136,346 | $2,529,794 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $157,663 | $255,528 | -$97,865 | $2,693,323 | $135,140 | $2,558,183 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,098
- Membership dues
- $23,735
- Program service revenue
- $99,132
- Investment income
- $1,328
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $15,982
- Other revenue
- $15,982
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,508
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $25,473
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $130
- Accounting fees
- $22,219
- Travel
- $353
- Depreciation
- $3,307
- Program services (functional)
- $221,374
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,691
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,693,323
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,666,140
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $136,346
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,529,794
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $76,712
- Publicly traded securities
- $71,459
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,240,192
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $289,602
- Gross receipts
- $236,293
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 55
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Elems | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Greg Elems | President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Eugene Vicknair | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $0 |
| Charlie Spikes | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Janet Steeper | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Thomas Hervey | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Michael Coen | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Robert Sims | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Kerry Cochran | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Elems | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Greg Elems | President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Eugene Vicknair | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $0 |
| Steve Habeck | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Janet Steeper | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Charlie Spikes | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Roger Stabler | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Bob Sims | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Kerry Cochran | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Bart Hansen | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 WESTERN PACIFIC WAY, PORTOLA, CA 96122-8636
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Eugene Vicknair, PO Box 608, Portola, CA 961220608
- Signed the 990
- Eugene Vicknair, Secretary
- Phone
- (530) 832-4131
- Website
- www.WPLIVES.org
- Return prepared by
- CHAD HOESING CPA INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0002774 or by the name FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Operation of railroad museum and historical society.
Program accomplishments
- Operation of Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola, CA and operation of railroad equipment at the museum. Publication of historical magazine on Western Pacific and other railroads in central California and newsletter for members. Restoration and repair of historic buildings and equipment. Operation and maintenance of Arthur Walter Keddie Railroad Library, Western Pacific Railroad archives, the Western Pacific Railroad Museum and annual historical conference.Expenses $221,374 · revenue $99,132
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0002774
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A540)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,666,140
- Income (IRS master file)
- $236,293
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $196,540 | $234,065 | $2,666,140 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $157,663 | $255,528 | $2,693,323 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $397,810 | $436,150 | $2,788,609 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 68-0002774).
Questions about FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY is 68-0002774.
- Is FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY 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 FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Eugene Vicknair.
- Who are the officers and directors of FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FEATHER RIVER RAIL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $196,540, expenses of $234,065 and total assets of $2,666,140 at year end.
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