Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society Inc is located in Oneonta, NY. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society Inc generated $312.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $215.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON LOCAL RAILROAD HISTORY. THE LOCAL HISTORIC RAILROAD EXPERIENCE IS OBTAINED THROUGH A MUSEUM & EXCURSION TRAIN RIDES USING THE HISTORIC EQUIPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RAILROAD EQUIPMENT AND ARTIFACTS PURCHASED AND RESTORED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC DISPLAYED IN A MUSEUM & RESTORATION OF RAILWAY SERVICE TO LIMITED AREA UTILIZING THE HISTORIC EQUIPMENT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce J Hodges President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Dean Hull Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Elliott Oakes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mary Jo Oakes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rae Ann Clark Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Carl Ayres Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,785 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $53,234 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $59,019 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $239,474 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,636 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $312,257 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,980 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $857 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $975 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,553 |
| Office expenses | $4,454 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,629 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $24 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,910 |
| Insurance | $15,731 |
| All other expenses | $42,832 |
| Total functional expenses | $215,789 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,214 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $14,162 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,469 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $432,471 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,318 |
| Total assets | $556,634 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,591 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $18,336 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $151,797 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $186,724 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $359,592 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,318 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $556,634 |