Nonprofit · EIN 94-3194440
CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · RCH PALOS VRD, CA 90275
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $112,366 | $86,054 | $26,312 | $89,627 | $16,701 | $72,926 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $100,007 | $101,687 | -$1,680 | $85,297 | $38,683 | $46,614 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $97,182 | $97,376 | -$194 | $54,639 | $6,345 | $48,294 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Membership dues
- $49,734
- Program service revenue
- $62,195
- Investment income
- $437
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $52,130
- Other expenses
- $33,924
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $85,297
- Total assets, end of year
- $89,627
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,701
- Net assets, end of year
- $72,926
- Cash, savings and investments
- $89,627
- Gross receipts
- $112,366
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennan Beard III | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE MURRAY | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Henry | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Ross Lane | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD NORTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 |
| Dallas Ramos | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennan Beard III | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE MURRAY | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| TRACY ALVES | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Henry | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD NORTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 |
| Ross Lane | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennan Beard III | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE MURRAY | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| TRACY ALVES | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA ONEILL | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD NORTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 |
| Ross Lane | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 28364 S WESTERN AVE, RCH PALOS VRD, CA 90275-1434
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Robert Henry, Treasurer
- Phone
- (952) 334-7491
- Website
- www.cslra.org
- Return prepared by
- RELIABLE TAX SERVICES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3194440 or by the name CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION.
- 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
Promotion of improved business standards, methods and practices in the California short line railroad industry, advocacy of legislation and regulations germane to the members common business interests, and improving public awareness of issues relevant to the Railroad Industry
Program accomplishments
- THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A MEANS FOR MEMBERS TO GAIN MEANINGFUL BUSINESS& LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONITORS AND REPRESENTS THE SHORTLINE RAILROAD INDUSTRYS INTEREST THROUGHOUTTHE STATE AND FACILITATES INTERACTION AMONG MEMBERS.
- THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONVENTION TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERSHIP& PROVIDES THE MEMBERS A VEHICLE FOR COMMUNICATION TOINTERACT WITH OTHER MEMBERS ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY.
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3194440
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $89,627
- Income (IRS master file)
- $112,366
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $112,366 | $86,054 | $89,627 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $100,007 | $101,687 | $85,297 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $97,182 | $97,376 | $54,639 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 94-3194440).
Questions about CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION is 94-3194440.
- Is CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1995.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION 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 CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA SHORT LINE RAILROAD ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $112,366, expenses of $86,054 and total assets of $89,627 at year end.
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