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Nonprofit · EIN 58-2602943

CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · CARROLLTON, GA 30116

Financials

$14K$13K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$14,490$12,860$1,630$226,123$0$226,123
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,476
Membership dues
$5,914
Net income from fundraising events
$1,705
Net income from sales of inventory
-$605

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$920
Printing, publications and postage
$5,263
Other expenses
$6,677
Program services (functional)
$16,690

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$224,493
Total assets, end of year
$226,123
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$226,123
Cash, savings and investments
$10,700
Gross receipts
$18,319

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN PRESTONDIRECTOR0$0
DAVID D PAYNEDIRECTOR0$0
GEORGE F DORSEY JRDIRECTOR0$0
WILLIAM R JONESDIRECTOR0$0
STEPHEN S SYFRETTDIRECTOR0$0
ARNOLD W EAVESDIRECTOR0$0
ALLEN H TUTENPRESIDENT5$0
RUSSELL L LYNNVICE PRESIDENT2$0
GRAHAM DEANSEC/TREAS2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
180 MUSE BRIDGE RD, CARROLLTON, GA 30116-5791
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
180 Muse Bridge Road, Carrollton GA 30116
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Allen Tuten, 2400 Pleasant View Road, Pleasant View TN 37146
Signed the 990-EZ
GRAHAM DEAN, OFFICER
Phone
(615) 746-4080
Website
cofga.org
Return prepared by
MAULDIN & JENKINS LLC

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE AND ENGAGE IN THE RESEARCH AND STUDY OF THE HISTORY AND CURRENT OPERATIONS OF THE CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY & ITS RELATED RAILWAYS AND TO PUBLISH AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON THESE TOPICS; AND TO ENCOURAGE AND ENGAGE IN THE COLLECTION, CATALOGUING, RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE AND DISPLAY OF MATERIALS AND ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THESE RAILROADS AND TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THEM.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER DEVOTED TO THE GROUP'S SUBJECT AREAS, AS WELL AS HOLDS TWO MEETINGS/TRAIN SHOWS PER YEAR WHICH PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILROAD.
    Expenses $16,690

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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
58-2602943
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Allen Tuten
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Allen Tuten
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$14,490$12,860$226,123XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––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 58-2602943).

Questions about CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 58-2602943.
Is CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL 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 CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Allen Tuten.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $14,490, expenses of $12,860 and total assets of $226,123 at year end.

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