Feather River Rail Society

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1983

Legal Domicile

Phone

5308324131

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Feather River Rail Society, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $158K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $256K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 62% operating deficit.

Mission

Operation of railroad museum and historical society.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $237,717 Revenue: $50,109

Operation of Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola, CA and operation of railroad equipment at the museum. Publication of historical magazine on Western Pacific and other railroads in central...

Operation of Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola, CA and operation of railroad equipment at the museum. Publication of historical magazine on Western Pacific and other railroads in central California and newsletter for members. Restoration and repair of historic buildings and equipment. Operation and maintenance of Arthur Walter Keddie Railroad Library, Western Pacific Railroad archives, the Western Pacific Railroad Museum and annual historical conference.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $107,717

Program Service Revenue $50,109

Investment Income $1,322

Other Revenue $-1,485

TOTAL REVENUE $157,663

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $19,617

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $237,717

Other Expenses $235,911

TOTAL EXPENSES $255,528

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$157,663	$397,810	-0.6%
Expenses	$255,528	$436,150	-0.4%
Net Income	$-97,865	$-38,340	+1.6%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Matt Elems	Director	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Greg Elems	President	12.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Eugene Vicknair	Secretary	14.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Habeck	Vice President	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Janet Steeper	Director	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charlie Spikes	Director	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roger Stabler	Director	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Sims	Director	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kerry Cochran	Director	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bart Hansen	Treasurer	8.00	Officer	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$157,663	$255,528	$2,693,323	$-97,865
2022	$397,810	$436,150	$2,788,609	$-38,340
2021	$218,296	$162,697	$2,841,390	$55,599
2020	$260,610	$171,378	$2,783,447	$89,232
2019	$177,043	$211,955	$2,595,777	$-34,912
2018	$157,693	$201,902	$2,614,962	$-44,209