# Electric Railroaders Association Inc

Recreational clubs nonprofit in New York, New York 10163. EIN 13-6161591. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Study the history and current operations of electric railways, including main line railroads, subways, and light rail systems. Publish Headlights Magazine on an annual or semi-annual basis on the subject of electric railway history. Publish the ERA Bulletin on a monthly basis to report electric railway current events and historical studies. Meet 10 times per year to make presentations on electric...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136161591/202611149349301981/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1959
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $205,570 | $129,525 | $366,993 | $324,479 | 0 | 8 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136161591/202611149349301981/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $223,818 | $293,792 | $294,187 | $248,199 | 0 | 8 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136161591/202530739349301818/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $142,608 | $87,172 | $360,446 | $318,175 | 0 | 12 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136161591/202420789349300832/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $151,883 | $131,828 | $309,281 | $262,015 | 0 | 12 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136161591/202330679349301303/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $80,811 | $57,992 | $293,588 | $241,960 | 0 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136161591/202200689349301850/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $110,767 (86%), management $18,758 (14%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $63,112, program fees $129,405, investment income $4,506.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +26% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 5 of 12 recreation and club nonprofits in New York.
- Revenue $205,570 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 63 recreation and club nonprofits in New York; median $463,671.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in New York: 488 licensed child care centers, 352 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/new-york
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Electric Railroaders Association Inc's EIN?**

Electric Railroaders Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161591. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Electric Railroaders Association Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Electric Railroaders Association Inc in New York, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1959. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Electric Railroaders Association Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Electric Railroaders Association Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Electric Railroaders Association Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Study the history and current operations of electric railways, including main line railroads, subways, and light rail systems. Publish Headlights Magazine on an annual or semi-annual basis on the subject of electric railway history. Publish the ERA Bulletin on a monthly basis to report electric railway current events and historical studies. Meet 10 times per year to make presentations on electric..." The IRS classifies it as: Recreational clubs.

**How much money does Electric Railroaders Association Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Electric Railroaders Association Inc reported total revenue of $205,570 and total expenses of $129,525 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.