ERIE CATTARAUGUS RAIL TRAIL INC

EIN: 270205515 501(c)(3) Environment

ORCHARD PARK, NY

Total Revenue
$169,802
Total Expenses
$32,648
Total Assets
$585,414
Net Assets
$585,414
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
NY
Phone
7167254931
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ERIE CATTARAUGUS RAIL TRAIL INC, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $170K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 47% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $137K, a strong 81% 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 Ashfold, 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 twenty -seven 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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $23,442

Improvements made to a section of rail corridor.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $134,053
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,669
Other Revenue $32,080
TOTAL REVENUE $169,802

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $500
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $358
Program Expenses $23,442
Other Expenses $32,148
TOTAL EXPENSES $32,648

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $169,802 $115,830 +0.5%
Expenses $32,648 $57,625 -0.4%
Net Income $137,154 $58,205 +1.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
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
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Mary Brummer president 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Koeppel vice-president 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gerald Reger secretary 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Musso treasurer 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 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Stellrech director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Rood director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen McCrone director 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Howy Holmes director 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Weber director 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Romanowski director 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frances Hogenkamp director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Barone director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Auttahl-Curtis director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dorthea Wattles director 25.00
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
2025 $169,802 $32,648 $585,414 $137,154
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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