BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
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2025 · Form 990EZ · revenue $64K · expenses $60K · assets $254K
- EIN
- 23-7282091
- Address
- C/O PAUL KOSCIOLEK 9 CENTRAL ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-0000
- NTEE code
- A82Z
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 1973 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 24 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
24 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Kfoury | PRESIDENT | 2020-2025 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Paul Kosciolek | VICE PRESIDENT | 2020-2025 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrew Wilson | CLERK | 2023-2025 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bill Marnik | SECRETARY | 2020-2025 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James Nigzus | DIRECTOR | 2020-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrew Riedel | DIRECTOR | 2022-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carl Byron | DIRECTOR | 2020-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mal Sokol | DIRECTOR | 2022-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Daniel W Hyde | DIRECTOR | 2021-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jessie Mazzie | DIRECTOR | 2022-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Paul Burke | DIRECTOR | 2022-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Myles Cadin | DIRECTOR | 2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Myles Gadon (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael E Basile Jr (former) | CLERK | 2021-2022 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steve Defrancesco (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott Batson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2022 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steve Deframcesco (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Hampton (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mal Sockol (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Paul Burker (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrew Riedl (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard K Tomkins (former) | CLERK | 2020 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Russ Munroe (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James Nigzus Jr (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 13 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK KFOURY | PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KOSCIOLEK | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW WILSON | CLERK | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL MARNIK | SECRETARY | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES P NIGZUS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW RIEDEL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARL BYRON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MAL SOKOL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIEL W HYDE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES NIGZUS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JESSIE MAZZIE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MYLES CADIN | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL BURKE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 13 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK KFOURY | PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KOSCIOLEK | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW WILSON | CLERK | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL MARNIK | SECRETARY | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES P NIGZUS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW RIEDEL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARL BYRON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MAL SOKOL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIEL W HYDE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES NIGZUS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JESSIE MAZZIE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MYLES GADON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL BURKE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 13 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK KFOURY | PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KOSCIOLEK | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW WILSON | CLERK | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL MARNIK | SECRETARY | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES P NIGZUS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW RIEDEL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARL BYRON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MAL SOKOL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIEL W HYDE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES NIGZUS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JESSIE MAZZIE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MYLES GADON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL BURKE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 15 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES P NIGZUS | PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICK KFOURY | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KOSCIOLEK | TREASURER | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL E BASILE JR | CLERK | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL MARNIK | SECRETARY | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE DEFRANCESCO | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW RIEDEL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARL BYRON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MAL SOKOL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIEL W HYDE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT BATSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL T KOSCIOLEK | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL BURKE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JESSIE MAZZIE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MYLES GADON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 14 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES P NIGZUS | PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICK KFOURY | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KOSCIOLEK | TREASURER | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL E BASILE JR | CLERK | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL MARNIK | SECRETARY | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE DEFRAMCESCO | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE HAMPTON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARL BYRON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MAL SOCKOL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIEL W HYDE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT BATSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL T KOSCIOLEK | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL BURKER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW RIEDL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 14 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES NIGZUS | PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES P NIGZUS | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KOSCIOLEK | TREASURER | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD K TOMKINS | CLERK | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL MARNIK | SECRETARY | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE DEFRAMCESCO | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE HAMPTON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARL BYRON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MAL SOCKOL | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICK KFOURY | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT BATSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL T KOSCIOLEK | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RUSS MUNROE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES NIGZUS JR | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $64,270 | $60,223 | $254,194 | $254,105 | $11,187 | $5,886 | - | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $76,969 | $66,341 | $250,071 | $250,058 | $10,015 | $4,871 | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $82,515 | $68,043 | $256,120 | $256,111 | $13,040 | $1,630 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $45,641 | $52,520 | $241,639 | $241,639 | $7,829 | $2,448 | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $66,630 | $45,517 | $248,526 | $248,518 | $8,586 | $2,220 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $55,748 | $61,074 | $227,468 | $227,405 | $10,638 | $1,778 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990EZ · $60,223 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $41,330 | 68.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $12,243 | 20.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,600 | 6.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,050 | 5.1% | |
| Total | $60,223 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $66,341 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $36,907 | 55.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $20,428 | 30.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $5,691 | 8.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,315 | 5.0% | |
| Total | $66,341 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $68,043 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $40,921 | 60.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $16,132 | 23.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $8,045 | 11.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,945 | 4.3% | |
| Total | $68,043 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $52,520 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $29,810 | 56.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $12,264 | 23.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $7,786 | 14.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,660 | 5.1% | |
| Total | $52,520 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $45,517 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $23,137 | 50.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $11,984 | 26.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $7,371 | 16.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,025 | 6.6% | |
| Total | $45,517 | 100% |
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| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $37,561 | 61.5% | |
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| Printing, publications, postage | $9,871 | 16.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,720 | 4.5% | |
| Total | $61,074 | 100% |
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