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EIN 22-2328484

Western New York Railway Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Buffalo
State
New York
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Western New York Railway Historical Society preserves historic railroad cars, engines, and buildings. They conduct historical research, train history preservation, general preservation, train repair and maintenance, and restoration of antique rail cars and historic buildings. The Society also maintains two historic railroad depots as part of their programs.
Total revenues
$213,935
2023
Total expenses
$157,980
2023
Total assets
$5,448,293
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Western New York Railway Historical Society

Historical research, train history, general preservation, train repair and maintenance, restoration of antique rail cars and historic buildings
Maintenance of two historic railroad depots

Who funds Western New York Railway Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Equitable FoundationGeneral Support$525
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$15

Personnel at Western New York Railway Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Caryl YoungersPresident$0
Paul MayerSecretary$0
Barbara OwensTreasurer$0
Marty ViscianoVice President$0
Joseph KocsisPresident$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Western New York Railway Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$83,005
Program services$71,039
Investment income and dividends$10,534
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$49,357
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$213,935

Form 990s for Western New York Railway Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-08990View PDF
2022-122023-07-18990View PDF
2021-122022-06-22990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-01-27990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Fort Recovery Historical SocietyFort Recovery, OH$101,026
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Golden Historical SocietyGolden, IL$180,603
Data update history
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
July 14, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
100 Lee St
Buffalo, NY 14210
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Phone
(716) 821-9360
IRS details
EIN
22-2328484
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
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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