Nonprofit · EIN 23-7239541
WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · WENONAH, NJ 08090
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $13,092 | $16,957 | -$3,865 | $52,542 | $19 | $52,523 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,700
- Membership dues
- $5,904
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,098
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $651
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,739
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,290
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $5,551
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,627
- Other expenses
- $6,489
- Program services (functional)
- $16,063
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $59,909
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,542
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19
- Net assets, end of year
- $52,523
- Cash, savings and investments
- $34,384
- Gross receipts
- $14,272
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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Acorcey | Nominating Committee Chairman, Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Cubberley | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Hank Cutler | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Stephen Grous | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Pierre Lacombe | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Donald Lee | WJRQ Layout/Production Editor, Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Richard Magee | Publication Chairman, Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Makem | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Kyle Payne | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| William Sweeney | Trip Committee Chairman, Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Brian Yates | Camden Co. History Alliance Rep., Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| David Homer | President, Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Frederick Ciocciola | Vice-President, Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| John Scott Barnes | Treasurer, Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| John Burlage | Secretary/Historian, Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 104 S JEFFERSON AVE, WENONAH, NJ 08090-1819
- In care of
- % WILLIAM L SWEENEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- PO Box 647, Palmyra NJ 08065
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- John S Barnes, 104 S Jefferson Ave, Wenonah NJ 08090
- Signed the 990-EZ
- John Barnes, Treasurer
- Phone
- (856) 681-0572
- Website
- www.westjersey-nrhs.org
Mission
Collect preserve and share historical railroad information of South Jersey and surrounding areas.
Program accomplishments
- Create a National Historic Site for the Camden and Amboy Railroad within Bordentown City, New Jersey. This is a joint project in cooperation with the Bordentown Historical Society, Bordentown City, and Burlington County. In addition to the National Historic Site nomination, this project seeks to create a walking tour with information kiosks and to build a railroad park displaying examples of 14 styles of railroad track built by the Camden and Amboy during 1831-1838.Expenses $5,114
- Publish the West Jersey Rails Quarterly magazine to provide an outlet for railroad research and storytelling. 122 issues of approximately 12 pages each published so far. Distributed to 200 members and local historical societies.Expenses $3,006
- Create books that add to public knowledge of South Jersey railroad history topics. 8 titles currently sold at events, online, and through distributors.Expenses $4,160
- Preserve photographs, documents, and physical artifacts about the railroad history of South Jersey.Expenses $2,881
- Hold monthly meetings and field trips to allow individuals with an interest in local railroad history to connect with one another. Most meetings are simulcast on Zoom and are recorded for later public access on YouTube. The organization benefits from free use of meeting space at the Borough of Audubon's Senior Center at an approximate value of $1,600 per year.Expenses $902
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7239541
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,542
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,272
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | January 2026 | $13,092 | $16,957 | $52,542 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: John S Barnes | January 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: John S Barnes | January 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: William Sweeney | January 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: William Sweeney | January 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Dave Homer | January 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 23-7239541).
Questions about WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 23-7239541.
- Is WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended January 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names John S Barnes.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $13,092, expenses of $16,957 and total assets of $52,542 at year end.
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