Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Upland, California, registered in 1957, with $23,474 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1438 N Cambridge Ave, Upland, CA, 91786 EIN 95-6100551 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2023)
$23K
▼ 10.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$72K
Net assets
$1.7M
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.
F
—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 Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating288 mo reserves · -206% 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 Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter: 288 mo reserves · -206% margin earns a F 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 Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter— 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 Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1438 N Cambridge Ave, Upland, CA, 91786
- City
- Upland
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $52K (FY2014) to $23K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4,436Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
-205.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$4,436
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,474▼10.5% | $71,734▲102% | $1,723,378▼2.7% | $1,727,814▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $26,214▲101% | $35,551▲24.8% | $1,771,638▼0.5% | $1,774,108▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $13,069▼64.7% | $28,481▼32.6% | $1,780,975▼0.9% | $1,781,530▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $37,022▼92.6% | $42,239▼70.2% | $1,796,387▼0.3% | $1,796,704▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $500,848▲1582% | $141,557▲237% | $1,801,604▲24.9% | $1,808,553▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $29,779▲13.2% | $42,003▼38.0% | $1,442,313▼0.8% | $1,443,193▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $26,303▲39.2% | $67,732▲66.6% | $1,454,537▼2.8% | $1,462,394▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $18,897▼42.8% | $40,653▼7.2% | $1,495,966▼1.4% | $1,497,987▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $33,041▼36.6% | $43,793▲24.3% | $1,517,722▲0.2% | $1,517,836▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $52,138 | $35,229 | $1,514,782 | $1,514,782 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $6,000 total
1 grant to Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6100551, based in Upland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter's EIN?
- Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6100551.
- How much revenue does Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter report?
- Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter reported $23,474 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter have?
- CharityIndex grades Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Inc Southern Ca Chapter (EIN 95-6100551) 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.