SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOCIATION dba NATIONAL CITY DEPOT

EIN: 330202834 501(c)(3)

National City, CA

Total Revenue
$1,018,256
Total Expenses
$31,236
Total Assets
$1,316,048
Net Assets
$1,315,768
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHRIS HIGGINS
Phone
6194644400
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOCIATION dba NATIONAL CITY DEPOT, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 4074% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $987K, a strong 97% operating margin.

Mission

Preserve the artifacts & equipment of the San Diego Electric Railway. Serve as an educational resource regarding the role of the electric railway in San Diego history.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $24,669

Operate a museum in a historic train depot displaying histroic trolleys and trains. Showing what they looked like and how they operate. Provide displays to the public for education on the improtance...

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Operate a museum in a historic train depot displaying histroic trolleys and trains. Showing what they looked like and how they operate. Provide displays to the public for education on the improtance of trains and trolleys in local and national history.

Program 2

Provide resources for research and education through the operations of a bookstore with materials directly related to the electric railways in the United States and abroad.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,008,708
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,213
Other Revenue $8,335
TOTAL REVENUE $1,018,256

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $24,669
Other Expenses $31,236
TOTAL EXPENSES $31,236

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,018,256 $24,393 +40.7%
Expenses $31,236 $21,917 +0.4%
Net Income $987,020 $2,476 +397.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS HIGGINS President 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM CARNES Vice President 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF TRIMBLE Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM PRICE Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM ANDERSON Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH BEAUCHAMP Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE RENEAU Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON BALLARD Director 2.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,018,256 $31,236 $1,316,048 $987,020
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