EIN 94-6130878

Niles Canyon Railway (NCRY)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
To preserve the physical aspects and atmosphere of Pacific Coast railroading during the period from 1910 to 1960. To develop and operate a working railroad museum for the benefit of the general public.
Also known as...
Pacific Locomotive Association Niles Canyon Railway
Total revenues
$1,657,888
2023
Total expenses
$1,269,100
2023
Total assets
$7,468,426
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at NCRY

* 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.
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.

Who funds Niles Canyon Railway (NCRY)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Rail Heritage Trust First Option Bank TrusteeStaybolts for SP 1744$30,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$13,079
The Rail Heritage Trust First Option Bank TrusteeSpecial Award$1,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at NCRY

NameTitleCompensation
Steven BarkkarieGeneral Manager$0
Patrick M StrattonTreasurer$0
Matthew PetachRec Secretary / Director$0
Michael StriderVice President$0
Richard AlexanderMem Secretary$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for NCRY

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$163,036
Program services$1,274,940
Investment income and dividends$143,750
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$56,147
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$20,015
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,657,888

Form 990s for NCRY

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-07990View PDF
2022-062023-04-08990View PDF
2021-062022-02-02990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062020-09-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,079 from American Online Giving Foundation
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Rail Heritage Trust First Option Bank Trustee
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,621 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 515
Sunol, CA 94586
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
ncry.org/ 
Phone
(510) 996-8420
Facebook page
NilesCanyonRailway 
Twitter profile
@toots4ncry 
IRS details
EIN
94-6130878
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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