Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Strasburg, Ohio, registered in 2013, with $107,162 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
175 9th St Sw, Strasburg, OH, 44680 EIN 45-3627146 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▼ 37.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$83K
Net assets
$256K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · +22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc: 37 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 175 9th St Sw, Strasburg, OH, 44680
- City
- Strasburg
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $75 (FY2014) to $107K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $256K
Operating margin
22.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$276K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$256K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,162▼37.3% | $83,080▼24.1% | $256,195▲10.4% | $276,491▲8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $171,015▼4.5% | $109,424▼17.0% | $232,113▲36.1% | $254,178▲32.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $179,132▲20.1% | $131,759▲111% | $170,522▲38.5% | $192,520▲29.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $149,126▲196118% | $62,578▲131% | $123,151▲236% | $148,922▲139% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $76▼99.9% | $27,088▼74.9% | $36,603▼42.5% | $62,374▼30.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $132,940▲55.0% | $107,913▲40.8% | $63,615▲64.9% | $89,386▲17.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $85,751▲23.3% | $76,646▲31.0% | $38,588▲30.9% | $76,389▲12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $69,530▲35.0% | $58,496▲91.1% | $29,481▲59.8% | $67,847▲28.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $51,490▲2300% | $30,618▲924% | $18,450▲862% | $52,689▲216% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $2,145▲2760% | $2,991▲81.2% | -$2,422▼53.7% | $16,674▲258% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $75 | $1,651 | -$1,576 | $4,652 | 990EZ |
| 2013 | — | — | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3627146, based in Strasburg, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc's EIN?
- Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3627146.
- How much revenue does Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc report?
- Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc reported $107,162 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc (EIN 45-3627146) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.