Nonprofit · EIN 86-3126391
ZILKER TRAIN LLC
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78721
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $70,170 | $38,994 | $31,176 | $784,664 | $930,029 | -$145,365 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $8 | $34,128 | -$34,120 | $10,382 | $186,923 | -$176,541 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $70,170
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $55
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,945
- Occupancy
- $675
- Depreciation
- $32,594
- Program services (functional)
- $38,994
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,382
- Total assets, end of year
- $784,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $930,029
- Net assets, end of year
- -$145,365
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $718,404
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$145,365
- Gross receipts
- $70,170
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLIN WALLIS | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $231,891 | $11,595 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLIN WALLIS | MANAGER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1023 SPRINGDALE ROAD 10D, AUSTIN, TX 78721-2465
- In care of
- % COLIN WALLIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- COLIN WALLIS, 1023 SPRINGDALE ROAD 10D, AUSTIN, TX 78721
- Signed the 990
- COLIN WALLIS, CEO
- Phone
- (512) 477-1566
- Website
- WWW.ZILKERTRAIN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
ZILKER TRAIN LLC IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT AND TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION (APF). SPECIFICALLY, ZILKER TRAIN LLC WILL OPERATE THE MINI TRAIN AMUSEMENT RIDE WITHIN AUSTIN'S ZILKER METROPOLITAN PARK, UNDER THE NAME ZILKER EAGLE. ZILKER EAGLE IS A NAME THAT WAS SELECTED BY COMMUNITY VOTE AND HARKENS BACK TO THE ORIGINAL MINI TRAIN. THE ZILKER PARK MINI TRAIN HAS BEEN A BELOVED AUSTIN TRADITION FOR OVER 60 YEARS, ATTRACTING FAMILIES AND VISITORS OF ALL AGES TO ENJOY AND LEARN ABOUT AUSTIN'S OUTDOOR GREEN SPACES. THE TRAIN WENT OUT OF COMMISSION DUE TO TRACK EROSION DAMAGE AND APF WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND RESTORE THE TRACK, DEPOT AND TRAIN LOADING AREA, MAKING SURE THAT ALL TRAIN AREAS ARE COMPLIANT WITH ADA ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS."
Program accomplishments
- REVENUE FROM ZILKER TRAIN OPERATIONS, PRIMARILY TRAIN RIDE TICKETS. REVENUE FROM TRAIN RIDE TICKETS IS A PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL TICKET PRICE, AS AGREED UPON WITH TRAIN MAINTENANCE AND PRINCIPAL OPERATORS OF THE ZILKER EAGLE, FUN TIME TRAIN RIDES LLC.Expenses $38,994 · revenue $70,170
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-3126391
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $784,664
- Income (IRS master file)
- $70,170
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $70,170 | $38,994 | $784,664 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $8 | $34,128 | $10,382 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 86-3126391).
Questions about ZILKER TRAIN LLC
- What is the EIN of ZILKER TRAIN LLC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ZILKER TRAIN LLC is 86-3126391.
- Is ZILKER TRAIN LLC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to ZILKER TRAIN LLC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does ZILKER TRAIN LLC 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 ZILKER TRAIN LLC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ZILKER TRAIN LLC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ZILKER TRAIN LLC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names COLIN WALLIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ZILKER TRAIN LLC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ZILKER TRAIN LLC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $70,170, expenses of $38,994 and total assets of $784,664 at year end.
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