Train Collectors Association is located in Strasburg, PA. The organization was established in 1975. As of 06/2022, Train Collectors Association employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Train Collectors Association 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 06/2022, Train Collectors Association generated $1.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION OF AND TO PRESERVE AN IMPORTANT SEGMENT OF HISTORY - TINPLATE TOY TRAINS- THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, FELLOWSHIP, ESTABLISHMENT OF COLLECTING STANDARDS, AND TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND ENJOYMENT OF COLLECTING AND OPERATING TOY, MODEL AND SCALE TRAINS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE TCA CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED PUBLICATIONS TO OVER 25,000 MEMBERS IN TWENTY DIVISIONS IN THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONALLY. THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE AND PROMOTE TINPLATE TOY TRAIN COLLECTING.
THE TCA INCURRED OPERATING COSTS TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THE MUSEUM'S DISPLAYS AND COLLECTIONS OF TINPLATE TOY TRAINS. VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM NUMBERED APPROXIMATELY 22,100.
THE TCA OPERATES A LIBRARY FOR THE EDUCATION AND PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF TINPLATE TRAIN COLLECTING
THE ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING AND OPERATING TINPLATE TRAINS, PRESERVING AND EXHIBITING THESE ITEMS FOR THEIR HISTORIC VALUE, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS TO MEMBERS, HISTORIANS, AND THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Stacy Leigh Accounts Pay | Officer | 40 | $41,252 |
Stuart Rankin President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Julius Zschau President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Kevin Quinn Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Bob Mintz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Katie Elgar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $868,008 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $63,115 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $931,123 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $312,511 |
Investment income | $45,772 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $108,375 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$571 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $104,433 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,514,827 |
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. | $51,972 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,972 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $265,333 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,203 |
Other employee benefits | $91,177 |
Payroll taxes | $18,479 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,735 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,349 |
Advertising and promotion | $38,823 |
Office expenses | $4,359 |
Information technology | $42,069 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $100,546 |
Travel | $2,914 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,640 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $159,922 |
Insurance | $31,986 |
All other expenses | $68,541 |
Total functional expenses | $1,292,662 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $966,675 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $56,196 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,489 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,204,096 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,419,278 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,296,553 |
Total assets | $6,966,287 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,871 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $632,250 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $305 |
Total liabilities | $658,426 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,307,861 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $6,966,287 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Train Collectors Association has recieved totaling $629.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $629 |
Beg. Balance | $797,056 |
Earnings | $58,057 |
Net Contributions | $28,719 |
Ending Balance | $883,832 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Canoe Brook Country Club Summit, NJ | $49,012,793 | $22,669,304 |
Farmington Country Club Inc Charlottesville, VA | $52,436,644 | $25,257,129 |
Delta Zeta National Housing Corporation Oxford, OH | $87,996,446 | $22,719,151 |
Glen Oaks Club Inc Old Westbury, NY | $13,779,705 | $20,068,781 |
Ohio High School Athletic Association Columbus, OH | $19,212,358 | $25,255,683 |
Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | $157,511,340 | $17,546,522 |
Saucon Valley Country Club Bethlehem, PA | $67,852,931 | $24,203,066 |
Us Lacrosse Inc Sparks, MD | $21,371,016 | $19,894,444 |
Sleepy Hollow Country Club Westchester Scarborough, NY | $36,824,085 | $23,136,850 |
Columbia Country Club Chevy Chase, MD | $51,891,404 | $22,067,092 |
Washington Golf And Country Club Inc Arlington, VA | $48,455,931 | $21,067,505 |
Wee Burn Country Club Inc Darien, CT | $32,519,463 | $16,725,850 |