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EIN 68-0002774

Feather River Rail Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Portola
State
California
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Feather River Rail Society operates a railroad museum and historical society. It operates the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola, CA, runs railroad equipment at the museum, publishes a historical magazine on Western Pacific and other railroads in central California, and sends out newsletters for members. The organization is also involved in restoration and repair work related to railroads.
Total revenues
$157,663
2023
Total expenses
$255,528
2023
Total assets
$2,693,323
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Feather River Rail Society

Operation of Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola, CA and operation of railroad equipment at the museum. Publication of historical magazine on Western Pacific and other railroads in central California and newsletter for members. Restoration and repair of historic buildings and equipment. Operation and maintenance of Arthur Walter Keddie Railroad Library, Western Pacific Railroad archives, the Western Pacific Railroad Museum and annual historical conference.

Who funds Feather River Rail Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Union Pacific FoundationHistory, Heritage and Unique Local Character$7,500
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$480

Personnel at Feather River Rail Society

NameTitleCompensation
Steve HabeckVice President$0
Eugene VicknairSecretary$0
Greg ElemsVice President / Director$0
Bart HansenTreasurer$0
Rod McclurePresident$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Feather River Rail Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$107,717
Program services$50,109
Investment income and dividends$1,322
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-1,485
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$157,663

Form 990s for Feather River Rail Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-26990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Union Pacific Foundation
January 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from California Humanities
August 8, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 608
Portola, CA 96122
County
Plumas County, CA
Website URL
wplives.org/ 
Phone
(530) 832-4131
IRS details
EIN
68-0002774
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
052382
FTB Entity ID
1226333
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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