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Nonprofit · EIN 14-1579630

ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940

Financials

$72K$80K2023$68K$70K2024$46K$59K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$46,189$58,858-$12,669$195,651$0$195,651
December 31, 2024990-EZ$67,796$70,326-$2,530$208,320$0$208,320
December 31, 2023990-EZ$72,053$79,673-$7,620$210,850$0$210,850
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,808
Membership dues
$18,360
Program service revenue
$9,612
Investment income
$7,779
Other revenue
$630

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$650
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$300
Occupancy
$19,757
Printing, publications and postage
$24,389
Other expenses
$13,762
Program services (functional)
$52,505

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$208,320
Total assets, end of year
$195,651
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$195,651
Cash, savings and investments
$195,651
Gross receipts
$46,189

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joseph SenesePresident, Trustee4$0
Alan HeldVice President, Membership Director5$0
Mark A KennaughTreasurer, Trustee8$0
Amanda DanielsSecretary0.5$0
Jeffrey P OttoArchives Chairman, Trustee4$0
Ronald VassalloNewsletter/Website Chairman, Trustee8$0
Norman Barrett105 Restoration Project Chairman, Trustee2$0
Carl OhlsonPublications Chairman, Trustee1.5$0
Robert EarleTrustee5$0
Walter J KierzkowskiTrustee1.5$0
Malcolm H HouckTrustee0.5$0
Douglas EllisonTrustee0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joseph SenesePresident5$0
Alan HeldVice President, Membership Director5$0
Mark A KennaughTreasurer, Trustee10$0
Amanda DanielsSecretary1$0
Jeffrey P OttoArchives Chairman, Trustee15$0
Ronald VassalloNewsletter/Website Chairman, Trustee10$0
Norman Barrett105 Restoration Project Chairman, Trustee5$0
Carl OhlsonPublications Chairman, Trustee2$0
Robert EarleTrustee5$0
Walter J KierzkowskiTrustee2$0
Malcolm H HouckTrustee1$0
Douglas J BarberioTrustee1$0
David MazurekTrustee1$0
Douglas EllisonTrustee1$0
Raymond M Pinglora JrMembership Director2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeffrey P OttoPresident, Archives Chairman, Trustee15$0
Doug EllisonVice President1$0
Mark A KennaughTreasurer, Trustee10$0
Raymond KellySecretary3$0
Douglas J BarberioTrustee1$0
Norman Barrett105 Restoration Project Chairman, Trustee5$0
Malcolm H HouckTrustee1$0
Walter J KierzkowskiTrustee2$0
Dan MyersTrustee1$0
Carl OhlsonPublications Chairman, Trustee2$0
Robert EarleTrustee5$0
David MazurekTrustee1$0
Ronald VassalloNewsletter/Website Chairman, Trustee10$0
Raymond M Pinglora JrMembership Director5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 713, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940-0713
In care of
% MARK KENNAUGH
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 713, Middletown NY 10940
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Mark Kennaugh, 318 Oxford Place, Macungie PA 18062
Signed the 990-EZ
Mark A Kennaugh, Treasurer
Phone
(610) 965-0248

Mission

To preserve historical materials pertaining to the NYO&W Railway and other local railroads, and to disseminate this history via publications and programs.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We published one Observer (a book), two newsletters and a calendar for our membership. Approximately 450 members received these publications. They contain information and photos pertaining to the history of the New York, Ontario & Western Railway and other area railroads.
    Expenses $24,389
  • We maintain a substantial archive consisting of railroad records which are used in providing information for the Society's publications, programs and website articles. We also share this information with researchers. Processing new acquisitions, and digitization and organization of documents/photos is ongoing.
    Expenses $21,733
  • We held a convention for members, with programs and displays about steam power and passenger operations during the railroad's heyday, that was attended by about 60 people. Seven meetings containing a Powerpoint program on the railroad's history were held live and via Zoom and attended by about 110 members each meeting. A number of new articles were added to our website for all members to view.
    Expenses $5,379
  • We are restoring GE 44-ton locomotive #105, part of the first class of diesels acquired by the railroad. Progress was made this year on engine work. The goal is to make the locomotive operational.
    Expenses $1,004

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
14-1579630
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1978
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$195,651
Income (IRS master file)
$46,189

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$46,189$58,858$195,651IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$67,796$70,326$208,320IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$72,053$79,673$210,850XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Mark Kennaugh
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Mark Kennaugh
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 14-1579630).

Questions about ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

What is the EIN of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 14-1579630.
Is ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
The 990-N for 2022 names Mark Kennaugh.
Who are the officers and directors of ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $46,189, expenses of $58,858 and total assets of $195,651 at year end.

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