Nonprofit · EIN 25-1495456
THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · BELLEFONTE, PA 16823
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $198,424 | $178,546 | $19,878 | $125,807 | $0 | $125,807 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $167,854 | $153,979 | $13,875 | $105,929 | – | $105,929 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $131,295 | $113,098 | $18,197 | $92,054 | – | $92,054 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,187
- Program service revenue
- $168,063
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$826
- Other revenue
- -$826
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,000
- Occupancy
- $14,167
- Program services (functional)
- $162,464
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,962
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,120
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $105,929
- Total assets, end of year
- $125,807
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $125,807
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $125,807
- Gross receipts
- $200,320
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG SWOBODA | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CARTER THOMPSON | WEB MASTER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| BARRY WUNZ | CHIEF MECHAN Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DANIEL DURACHKO | PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| GAIL DURACHKO | CORRESPOND S Officer | 10 | $0 |
| DAKOTA MARTIN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANDREW RICHARDS | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARGIE SWOBODA | RECORDING SE Officer | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW RICHARDS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| DANIEL DURACHKO | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| DAKOTA MARTIN | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| MARGIE SWOBODA | RECORDING SE | 0 | $0 |
| GAIL DURACHKO | CORRESPOND S | 0 | $0 |
| DOUG SWOBODA | MEMBER AT LA | 0 | $0 |
| BARRY WUNZ | CHIEF MECHAN | 0 | $0 |
| CARTER THOMPSON | WEB MASTER | 0 | $0 |
| BRENDA GEARY | CHIEF MARKET | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW RICHARDS | TREASURER | 15 | $0 |
| DANIEL DURACHKO | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 |
| DAKOTA MARTIN | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| MARGIE SWOBODA | RECORDING SE | 10 | $0 |
| GAIL DURACHKO | CORRESPOND S | 5 | $0 |
| DOUG SWOBODA | MEMBER AT LA | 5 | $0 |
| BARRY WUNZ | CHIEF MECHAN | 5 | $0 |
| CARTER THOMPSON | WEB MASTER | 5 | $0 |
| BRENDA GEARY | CHIEF MARKET | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- TRAIN STATION 320 WEST HIGH STREET, BELLEFONTE, PA 16823-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANDREW RICHARDS, 526 BRITTANY DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
- Signed the 990
- ANDREW RICHARDS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (814) 355-1053
- Website
- WWW.BELLEFONTETRAIN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RITCHEY MOCK & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
OPERATION OF RAILROAD CARS FOR HISTORICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES. PRESERVE AND PROTECT RAILROAD HISTORY IN CENTRE COUNTY AREA AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT RAILROAD HISTORY.
Program accomplishments
- TRAIN EXCURSIONS TO PROMOTE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION, PRESERVE AND PROTECT RAILROAD HISTORY IN CENTRE COUNTY AREA AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT RAILROAD HISTORY.Expenses $122,373 · revenue $168,063
- RENOVATION OF RAILROAD CARS AND TRACKS TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF THE RAILROADExpenses $40,091
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1495456
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $125,807
- Income (IRS master file)
- $200,320
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $198,424 | $178,546 | $125,807 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $167,854 | $153,979 | $105,929 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $131,295 | $113,098 | $92,054 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 25-1495456).
Questions about THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC is 25-1495456.
- Is THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC 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 THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANDREW RICHARDS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $198,424, expenses of $178,546 and total assets of $125,807 at year end.
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