Nonprofit · EIN 74-2169027
FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · FORT COLLINS, CO 80521
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $54,477 | $45,309 | $9,168 | $98,077 | $0 | $98,077 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $39,670 | $34,905 | $4,765 | $88,909 | $0 | $88,909 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $34,125 | $34,592 | -$467 | $84,144 | $0 | $84,144 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,456
- Membership dues
- $2,373
- Program service revenue
- $42,579
- Investment income
- $69
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,525
- Occupancy
- $10,313
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,011
- Other expenses
- $31,460
- Program services (functional)
- $45,309
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $88,909
- Total assets, end of year
- $98,077
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $98,077
- Cash, savings and investments
- $71,210
- Gross receipts
- $54,477
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM BOWERS | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| JOHN MOL | VICE PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS GENNETTEN | SECRETARY | 8 | $0 |
| MAREE JOHNSTON | TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETHANY O'BRIEN | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| JIM BOWERS | VICE PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS GENNETTEN | SECRETARY | 8 | $0 |
| COURTNEY FRANKLIN | TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETHANY O'BRIEN | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| JIM BOWERS | VICE PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS GENNETTEN | SECRETARY | 8 | $0 |
| COURTNEY FRANKLIN | TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 330 N HOWES ST, FORT COLLINS, CO 80521-2013
- In care of
- % CAROL TUNNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 1312 S College, Fort Collns CO 80524
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Bob Browning, 1312 S College, Fort Collins CO 80524
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JIM BOWERSS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (970) 224-5372
- Website
- FORTCOLLINSTROLLEY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JARROD W KILBURN CPA LLC
Mission
A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FORT COLLINS MUSEUM TO RESTORE AND OPERATE THE FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY, PRESENTING A LIVING HISTORY OF ELECTRIC PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN FORT COLLINS, AND PRESERVE, DISPLAY, OPERATE, AND INTERPRET STREET CAR SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, THE FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY MAINTAINED 1.5 MILES OF RAIL LINE AND OPERATES TWO VINTAGE RAILCARS TO HIGHLIGHT THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' ELECTRIC RAILWAY HISTORY.Expenses $45,309
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2169027
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $98,077
- Income (IRS master file)
- $54,477
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2026 | $54,477 | $45,309 | $98,077 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $39,670 | $34,905 | $88,909 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $34,125 | $34,592 | $84,144 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Bob Browning | March 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 74-2169027).
Questions about FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY is 74-2169027.
- Is FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY 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 FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Bob Browning.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $54,477, expenses of $45,309 and total assets of $98,077 at year end.
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