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EIN 23-7030955

Railways To Yesterday

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Allentown
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2023-11-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
Railways To Yesterday operates a living history museum that preserves railway history and provides a unique experience to the public by showcasing historic trolley cars. The museum opens on weekends and select weekdays from May through October, attracting approximately 8,900 visitors in 2022. Railways To Yesterday has restored around 14 vintage trolley cars for display.
Total revenues
$221,049
2023
Total expenses
$132,506
2023
Total assets
$2,018,423
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Railways To Yesterday

Railways To Yesterday operates a living history musuem that is open To the public on weekends and select weekdays from may through october. The museum was open 111 days and approximately 12,000 persons attended during 2023. The museum has restored approximately 14 vintage trolley cars and 13 related conveyances. The museum is currently restoring or storing an additional 10 cars. Special events are generally held in october, november and december. This is an all volunteer organization.

Who funds Railways To Yesterday

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Buehler Memorial TrustGeneral Operating$12,376
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$6,075
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$133

Personnel at Railways To Yesterday

NameTitleCompensation
Joel SalomonPresident$0
Charles KumpasPresident / Bookkeeper Director$0
Calvin GerhardChairman Director$0
Mike KeesSecond Vice President Director$0
Shannon TurnerSecretary$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Railways To Yesterday

RevenuesFYE 11/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$78,710
Program services$123,007
Investment income and dividends$13,128
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$6,104
Miscellaneous revenues$100
Total revenues$221,049

Form 990s for Railways To Yesterday

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-112024-10-09990View PDF
2022-112023-10-12990View PDF
2021-112022-10-11990View PDF
2020-112021-09-28990View PDF
2019-112021-02-17990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,376 from Buehler Memorial Trust
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,262 from Buehler Memorial Trust
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1601
Allentown, PA 18105
Metro area
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
County
Lehigh County, PA
Website URL
rockhilltrolley.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
23-7030955
Fiscal year end
November
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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