Fox River Trolley Association Inc
Preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge of the history of railway transportation. Accordingly, the Corporation shall operate and maintain a museum, which features historic railway equipment. The Corporation shall …
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Counting down the days! Our operating season starts on Sunday, May 10.Help us kick off the season by giving mom a free ride for Mother's Day and celebrating the 100th birthday of North Shore Line car 715! Up Next Sunday, May 10th: Season opening, Mother's Day, and 100th anniversary of Car 715!Treat mom to a…
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Tax-exempt status revoked
This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on May 15, 2013 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.
Mission
Preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge of the history of railway transportation. Accordingly, the Corporation shall operate and maintain a museum, which features historic railway equipment. The Corporation shall engage in those activities necessary for the successful management of the museum, these activities including acquisition, preservation, display and operation of historic railway vehicles for the public.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Fox River Trolley Association Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFox River Trolley Association Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in South Elgin, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 363258106. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $305K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Fox River Trolley Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363258106. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Fox River Trolley Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Fox River Trolley Association Inc is located in South Elgin, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years. Its registered address is PO Box 315, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Fox River Trolley Association Inc has $305K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Fox River Trolley Association Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $305K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Fox River Trolley Association Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Fox River Trolley Association Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Counting down the days! Our operating season starts on Sunday, May 10.Help us kick off the season by giving mom a free ride for Mother's Day and celebrating the 100th birthday of North Shore Line car 715! Up Next Sunday, May 10th: Season opening, Mother's Day, and 100th anniversary of Car 715!Treat mom to a… Fox River Trolley Association Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $305K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Fox River Trolley Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fox River Trolley Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363258106, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FOX RIVER TROLLEY ASSOCIATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 16 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1983
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Fox River Trolley Association Inc
- What is Fox River Trolley Association Inc?
- Fox River Trolley Association Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in South Elgin, United States. Counting down the days! Our operating season starts on Sunday, May 10.Help us kick off the season by giving mom a free ride for Mother's Day and celebrating the 100th birthday of North Shore Line car 715! Up Next Sunday, May 10th: Season opening, Mother's Day, and 100th anniversary of Car 715!Treat mom to a…
- When was Fox River Trolley Association Inc founded?
- Fox River Trolley Association Inc was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Fox River Trolley Association Inc?
- Douglas Rundell serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Fox River Trolley Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in South Elgin, IL, United States.
- What is Fox River Trolley Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Fox River Trolley Association Inc trustworthy?
- Fox River Trolley Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Fox River Trolley Association Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363258106.
- What is Fox River Trolley Association Inc's website?
- https://www.foxtrolley.org