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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1112923

TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION

Also known as ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

Financials

$352K$327K2023$299K$310K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$298,508$309,676-$11,168$82,954$0$82,954
December 31, 2023990$352,148$326,638$25,510$94,122$0$94,122
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,600
Membership dues
$4,582
Program service revenue
$290,584
Investment income
$1,684
Other revenue
$640

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$302,183
Management and general (functional)
$6,424
Fundraising (functional)
$1,069

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$94,122
Total assets, end of year
$82,954
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$82,954
Net assets without donor restrictions
$82,954
Gross receipts
$298,508
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
CO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BUTCH WALBPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BOB OURSLERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TED PIUNNOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARY STRICKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LARRY THOMASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD FAREWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE SLAUGHTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN GARDBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE JAROSCAKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GREG HURDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BUTCH WALBPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN GARDBERGVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TED PIUNNOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARY STRICKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LARRY THOMASPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD FAREWELLDIRECTOR-AT-
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE SLAUGHTERDIRECTOR-AT-
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12338 W ARIZONA AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-3610
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
12338 W ARIZONA AVE, LAKEWOOD CO 802283610
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GARY STRICKER, 12338 W ARIZONA AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 802283610
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
GARY STRICKER, 12338 W ARIZONA AVE, LAKEWOOD CO 802283610
Signed the 990
GARY STRICKER, TREASURER
Phone
(303) 986-0705
Return prepared by
JDS PROFESSIONAL GROUP

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE MODEL TRAIN HOBBY AND TRAIN HISTORY IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION THROUGH DISPLAYS, EDUCATIONAL SHOWS AND YOUTH CLUBS. . 1. TRAIN COLLECTORS DISPLAYS AND EDUCATIONAL SHOWS. THE TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION (ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAIN COLLECTORS) SCHEDULES ANNUAL AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC GATHERINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS TO SHOW AND SHARE EXHIBITS AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF TOY TRAINS. THESE PUBLIC GATHERINGS FOCUS ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT TRAINS AND PERTINENT AND RELEVANT LESSONS FROM THEIR HISTORY. . 2. EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION OF TRAIN HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAIN COLLECTORS MEMBERS POSSESS MODEL AND TOY TRAINS, ARTIFACTS, AND OTHER ITEMS OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL VALUE AND INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS WHERE POSSIBLE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND UTILIZE SUCH POSSESSIONS FOR THE BENEFIT AND LEARNING OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ORGANIZES A LENDING LIBRARY

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HOLDING OF THREE AUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS, TWO SWAP MEETS FOR THE PUBLIC, AND HOSTING A BANQUET FOR MEMBERS.
    Expenses $302,183 · revenue $290,584

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1112923
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$82,954
Income (IRS master file)
$298,508

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
February 11, 2013
Reinstated
Effective September 15, 2020

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$298,508$309,676$82,954XML
990December 2023$352,148$326,638$94,122XML
990December 2022$291,695$271,645$68,612IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: GARY STRICKER
December 31, 2020≤ $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 84-1112923).

Questions about TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION

What is the EIN of TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION is 84-1112923.
Is TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective September 15, 2020.
Are donations to TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION 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 TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION 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 TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION 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 TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GARY STRICKER.
Who are the officers and directors of TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $298,508, expenses of $309,676 and total assets of $82,954 at year end.

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