# Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company

Recreational clubs nonprofit in Nelsonville, Ohio 45764. EIN 31-0854317. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Railway passenger service

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2020: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/310854317/202221309349302112/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1972
- 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 2020 | $263,492 | $433,484 | $717,820 | $713,023 | 0 | 80 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/310854317/202221309349302112/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2020: programs $433,484 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2020: gifts and grants $1,969, program fees $226,049, investment income $54.

## How it compares

- Revenue $703,044 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 72 recreation and club nonprofits in Ohio; median $120,690.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Hocking County, Ohio: about 5,790 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 35 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 6.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Nelsonville: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/nelsonville
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company's EIN?**

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0854317. 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 Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company in Nelsonville, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1972. 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 Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company 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 Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2020: "Railway passenger service" The IRS classifies it as: Recreational clubs.

**How much money does Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2020, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Company reported total revenue of $263,492 and total expenses of $433,484 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.