Nonprofit · EIN 91-1353377
CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · CHEHALIS, WA 98532
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $825,435 | $1,004,626 | -$179,191 | $539,805 | $304,098 | $235,707 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $564,280 | $441,308 | $122,972 | $609,085 | $145,978 | $463,107 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $162,529
- of which government grants
- $69,302
- Program service revenue
- $661,176
- Investment income
- $88
- Net rental income
- $1,642
- Other revenue
- $1,642
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $20,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $34,444
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $60,843
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,032
- Occupancy
- $27,582
- Depreciation
- $30,650
- Program services (functional)
- $745,165
- Management and general (functional)
- $259,461
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $609,085
- Total assets, end of year
- $539,805
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $304,098
- Net assets, end of year
- $235,707
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $149,498
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $235,707
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,730
- Gross receipts
- $825,435
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TINA NIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $20,000 |
| MIKE BEEHLER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN CORDELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY NELSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JOANNE SCHWARTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DOUG PETERSON | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| SKIP MASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD TAUSCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JAY MYHRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM DEUTSCHER | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Key employee | 10 | $13,335 |
| TINA NIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $2,500 |
| MIKE BEEHLER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JOHN CORDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JASON HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY NELSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JOANNE SCHWARTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DOUG PETERSON | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SKIP MASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD TAUSCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAY MYHRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1680, CHEHALIS, WA 98532-4017
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY KAY NELSON, PO BOX 1680, CHEHALIS, WA 98532
- Signed the 990
- MARY KAY NELSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (360) 748-9593
- Return prepared by
- BEN M KOSTICK CPA INC
Mission
HISTORIC STEAM TRAIN RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TOURISM ATTRACTION TO THE COMMUNITY FROM FEBRUARY TO DECEMBERExpenses $745,165 · grants $81,773 · revenue $1,004,959
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
- 91-1353377
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $539,805
- Income (IRS master file)
- $825,435
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $825,435 | $1,004,626 | $539,805 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $564,280 | $441,308 | $609,085 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $272,108 | $348,638 | $387,627 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-1353377).
Questions about CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM is 91-1353377.
- Is CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM 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 CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM 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 CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM 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 CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY KAY NELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,000 (TINA NIXON, BOARD MEMBER).
- How much revenue does CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD & MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $825,435, expenses of $1,004,626 and total assets of $539,805 at year end.
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