ERIE CATTARAUGUS RAIL TRAIL INC

EIN: 270205515 501(c)(3) Environment

ORCHARD PARK, NY

Total Revenue
$115,830
Total Expenses
$57,625
Total Assets
$448,259
Net Assets
$448,259
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Mary Brummer
Phone
7167254931
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ERIE CATTARAUGUS RAIL TRAIL INC, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $116K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 227% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $58K, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail, Inc. (ECRT) is the trail manager for the railbanked portion of the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Railway in Western NY. Over twenty-seven miles long, this railroad right-of-way connects the nine communities along the trail, including the Village and Town of Orchard Park, Aurora, West Falls, Colden, East Concord, Springville, West Valley and Ashford, New York. ECRT will construct and maintain the multi-use recreational trail, Thereby helping to develop a healthy, connected, and economically vibrant Western New York community. ECRT will preserve the 27 mile Buffalo-Pittsburgh rail corridor and is transforming it into a multi-use recreational trail between Orchard Park and Ashford, New York, enhancing the quality of life in the Western New York Community.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $71,750
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $568
Other Revenue $43,512
TOTAL REVENUE $115,830

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $550
Program Expenses $50,077
Other Expenses $57,625
TOTAL EXPENSES $57,625

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $115,830 $35,373 +2.3%
Expenses $57,625 $8,852 +5.5%
Net Income $58,205 $26,521 +1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gary Koeppel vice-president 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Brummer president 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Musso treasurer 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gerald Reger secretary 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dale Morris director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Landi director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Conway director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Murray Covello director 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Stellrech director 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Balllard director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Rood director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen McCrone director 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Grogan director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Howy Holmes director 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dorthea Wattles director 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffery Sellers director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Romanowski director 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Weber director 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Francis Hogenkamp director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Sellers director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy Bienkowski director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $115,830 $57,625 $448,259 $58,205
2023 $135,869 $22,489 $363,533 $113,380
2023 $135,869 $22,489 $363,533 $113,380
2023 $35,373 $8,852 $390,054 $26,521
2022 $237,949 $110,084 $250,153 $127,865
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