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Nonprofit · EIN 94-6130878

PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · SUNOL, CA 94586

Financials

$1.7M$1.3M2022$1.9M$1.5M2023$2.1M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,104,982$1,340,199$764,783$9,112,774$5,236$9,107,538
June 30, 2024990$1,914,681$1,518,844$395,837$8,247,655$130,030$8,117,625
June 30, 2023990$1,657,888$1,269,100$388,788$7,468,426$3,631$7,464,795
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$227,961
of which government grants
$4,688
Program service revenue
$1,444,720
Investment income
$397,877
Net income from sales of inventory
$25,537
Other revenue
$34,424

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$22,409
Depreciation
$67,555
Program services (functional)
$979,069
Management and general (functional)
$361,130

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,247,655
Total assets, end of year
$9,112,774
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,236
Net assets, end of year
$9,107,538
Land, buildings and equipment
$452,630
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,105,599
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,939
Gross receipts
$2,149,484
Employees
0
Volunteers
600
Year formed
1965
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tim FlippoPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
James EvansVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Patrick StrattonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Matthew PetachRec Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Richard AlexanderMem Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Steven BarkkarieGeneral Mgr
Trustee or director
15$0
Justin LeggDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Patrice McDonaldDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Warren HaackDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Henry BaumPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
James EvansVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Patrick StrattonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Matthew PetachRec Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Richard AlexanderMem Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Steven BarkkarieGeneral Mgr
Trustee or director
25$0
Justin LeggDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Patrice McDonaldDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Warren HaackDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Henry BaumPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Michael StriderVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Patrick StrattonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Matthew PetachRec Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Richard AlexanderMem Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Steven BarkkarieGeneral Mgr
Trustee or director
25$0
Justin LeggDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Robert PrattDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Warren HaackDirector
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 515, SUNOL, CA 94586-0515
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Tim Flippo, PO Box 515, Sunol, CA 945860515
Signed the 990
Patrick M Stratton, Treasurer
Phone
(510) 996-8420
Return prepared by
REGALIA BERGER & BERGER CPAS

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-6130878 or by the name PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The Company has been collecting rare and unusual railroad equipment since the early 1960s in an effort to preserve our Pacific Coast railroad history for the enjoyment of future generations.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • * Preserving the atmosphere of railroads in small-town America before the 1960s by connecting the historic communities of Sunol, the Niles District of Fremont, and eventually Pleasanton.* Providing educational programs for schools, civic organizations, and community events.* Instructing the public in railroad history, tradition, and the evolution of rail transportation technology.
    Expenses $794,097 · revenue $1,448,607
  • Pacific Locomotive Association's Niles Canyon Railway provides historic train ride experiences to the public year round from the 1880's depot in Sunol and from Niles Station in Fremont, California. The Pacific Locomotive Association, Inc. operates the Niles Canyon Railway as a living history museum interpreting the importance of our heritage railroads in the development of California and the nation.The museum is designed to increase public education, enjoyment, and appreciation of the significance of Americas western railroads by:* Operating historic railroad equipment using standard railroad practices for train crews, signaling, block operations, and equipment maintenance.
    Expenses $184,972 · revenue $25,537

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-6130878
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
1966
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,112,774
Income (IRS master file)
$2,149,484

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,104,982$1,340,199$9,112,774XML
990June 2024$1,914,681$1,518,844$8,247,655XML
990June 2023$1,657,888$1,269,100$7,468,426XML
990June 2022$1,765,772$900,757$6,910,573IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 94-6130878).

Questions about PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC is 94-6130878.
Is PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
Are donations to PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC 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 PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Tim Flippo.
Who are the officers and directors of PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,104,982, expenses of $1,340,199 and total assets of $9,112,774 at year end.

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