SANTA CLARA RIVER VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

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2025 · Form 990EZ · revenue $33K · expenses $25K · assets $309K

EIN
77-0332075
Address
PO BOX 492, FILLMORE, CA 93016-0492
NTEE code
A82Z
Exempt type
501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
Ruling date
February 1996 (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)
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Mission

RR Historical Society

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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 12 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

12 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.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
John Gartman President2021-2025 10 $0 reported 1
Nicholas Martinez Vice President2022-2025 5 $0 reported 1
Steven Pierce Secretary2025 5 $0 reported 1
Ron Lewis Treasurer2010-2025 5 $0 reported 1
Gary Phillips (former) Secretary2010-2024 5 $0 reported 1
Jesse Salcedo (former) Chief Financial Officer2022-2024 5 $0 reported 1
Gry Phillips (former) Secretary2021 5 $0 reported 1
Ronald Lewis (former) Treasurer2018-2021 5 $0 reported 1
Dan Phipps (former) President2018-2020 10 $0 reported 1
Benjamin Scorsur (former) V-Pres2016-2020 5 $0 reported 1
Mark Aston (former) V-Pres2010-2015 5 $0 reported 1
Michael D Clark (former) V-Pres2011-2012 20 $0 reported 1

People by year

2025 · 4 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
John Gartman President10 $0-$0 $01
Steven Pierce Secretary5 $0-$0 $01
Ron Lewis Treasurer5 $0-$0 $01
Nicholas Martinez Vice President5 $0-$0 $01
2024 · 4 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
John Gartman Chief Executive Officer10 $0-$0 $01
Gary Phillips Secretary5 $0-$0 $01
Jesse Salcedo Chief Financial Officer5 $0-$0 $01
Nicholas Martinez Vice President5 $0-$0 $01
2023 · 4 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
John Gartman Chief Executive Officer10 $0-$0 $01
Gary Phillips Secretary5 $0-$0 $01
Jesse Salcedo Chief Financial Officer5 $0-$0 $01
Nicholas Martinez Vice President5 $0-$0 $01
2022 · 4 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
John Gartman Chief Executive Officer10 $0-$0 $01
Gary Phillips Secretary5 $0-$0 $01
Jesse Salcedo Chief Financial Officer5 $0-$0 $01
Nicholas Martinez Vice President5 $0-$0 $01
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
John Gartman President10 $0-$0 $01
Gry Phillips Secretary5 $0-$0 $01
Ronald Lewis Treasurer5 $0-$0 $01
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Dan Phipps President10 $0-$0 $01
Benjamin Scorsur V-Pres5 $0-$0 $01
Ronald Lewis Treasurer5 $0-$0 $01
2019 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Dan Phipps President10 $0-$0 $01
Benjamin Scorsur V-Pres5 $0-$0 $01
Ronald Lewis Treasurer5 $0-$0 $01
2018 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Dan Phipps President10 $0-$0 $01
Benjamin Scorsur V-Pres5 $0-$0 $01
Ronald Lewis Treasurer5 $0-$0 $01
2017 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RON LEWIS President10 $0-- $01
BENJAMIN SCORSUR V-Pres5 $0-- $01
GARY PHILLIPS Secretary5 $0-- $01
2016 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RON LEWIS President10 $0-- $01
BENJAMIN SCORSUR V-Pres5 $0-- $01
GARY PHILLIPS Secretary5 $0-- $01
2015 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RON LEWIS President10 $0-- $01
MARK ASTON V-Pres5 $0-- $01
GARY PHILLIPS Secretary5 $0-- $01
2014 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RON LEWIS President10 $0-- $01
MARK ASTON V-Pres5 $0-- $01
GARY PHILLIPS Secretary5 $0-- $01
2012 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RON LEWIS President20 $0-- $01
MICHAEL D CLARK V-Pres20 $0-- $01
GARY PHILLIPS Secretary20 $0-- $01
2011 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RON LEWIS President20 $0-- $01
MICHAEL D CLARK V-Pres20 $0-- $01
GARY PHILLIPS Secretary20 $0-- $01
2010 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RON LEWIS President20 $0-- $01
MARK ASTON V-Pres20 $0-- $01
GARY PHILLIPS Secretary20 $0-- $01

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.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2025 · Form 990EZ period ending 2025-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$33,307$25,465 $308,999$308,072 $177$0 ---
2024 · Form 990EZ period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$29,675$13,847 $301,157$300,230 $0$0 ---
2023 · Form 990EZ period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$31,587$10,834 $285,329$284,402 $1,275$0 ---
2022 · Form 990EZ period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$19,090$16,086 $264,576$263,649 $167$0 ---
2021 · Form 990EZ period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$22,147$9,732 $261,572$260,645 $1,952$0 ---
2020 · Form 990EZ period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$5,780$8,716 $249,157$248,230 $6,100$0 ---
2019 · Form 990EZ period ending 2019-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$15,187$14,605 $252,093$251,166 $2,187$0 ---
2018 · Form 990EZ period ending 2018-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$16,562$13,508 $251,451$250,584 $1,389$0 ---
2017 · Form 990EZ period ending 2017-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$5,153$16,034 $249,648$248,812 $480$0 ---
2016 · Form 990EZ period ending 2016-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$15,317$16,163 $260,269$259,693 $1,750$0 ---
2015 · Form 990EZ period ending 2015-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$15,221$19,889 $262,260$260,539 $6,014$0 ---
2014 · Form 990EZ period ending 2014-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$11,746$17,040 $266,478$265,207 $4,277$0 ---
2012 · Form 990EZ period ending 2012-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$9,777$13,274 $299,249$299,249 $2,809$0 ---
2011 · Form 990EZ period ending 2011-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$14,633$21,533 $302,746$302,746 $1,650$0 ---
2010 · Form 990EZ period ending 2010-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$11,838$16,842 $291,183$288,813 $2,597$0 ---

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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Same category: NTEE code and revenue

Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)

OrganizationStateNTEELatest revenueLatest expensesTop-paid titleTop payWhy similar
ALTA DISTRICT HISTORIAL SOCIETYINCCAA82 $47,572$58,977 Vice President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
SACRAMENTO VALLEY HISTORICAL RAILWAYSCAA82 $63,354$73,030 President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
GEMINI MOON RANCH HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FOUNDATIONCAA82 $55,800$51,408 CEO$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission
GARDEN GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETYCAA82 $66,499$73,360 Archivist$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
SHAFTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYCAA82 $33,108$46,126 President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
WESTMINISTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYCAA82 $33,798$13,214 President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
FALLBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETYCAA82 $55,403$32,644 President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
FLYING TIGER LINE HISTORICAL SOCIETYCAA82 $62,996$40,300 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
PACIFIC RAILROAD SOCIETY INCCAA82 $28,116$28,996 Vice President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
MCHENRY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETYCAA82 $64,708$147,682 OFFICER$71,227 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
CENTRAL COAST RAILWAY CLUB INCCAA82 $37,649$7,464 President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
COLONY OF OLIVENHAIN TOWN COUNCILCAA82 $57,220$52,645 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
JOHN MARSH HISTORIC TRUST INCCAA82 $24,393$12,264 President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
SONOMA LEAGUE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATIONCAA82 $38,701$41,971 Treasurer$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
RED DEVIL CLASSIC INCCAA82 $56,009$50,591 Secretary$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
SAVE THE GRAVES INCCAA82 $44,992$34,922 President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
FRIENDS OF THE MISSION INNCAA82 $24,256$22,977 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF QUESTIONED DOCUMENT EXAMINERSCAA82 $57,867$129,621 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
CARMEL HERITAGECAA82 $64,142$82,536 President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
ROUTE 66 IE CACAA82 $56,018$61,575 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
DAUGHTERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIACAA82 $17,427$18,727 State President$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state
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DELAWARE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCINA82 $34,969$20,574 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission
OLD COLORADO CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETYCOA82 $41,592$44,623 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCMAA82 $64,270$60,223 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, similar mission

Who funds organizations like this

Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTypeTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedYearsWhich ones
ROBERT DAVID LION GARDINER FOUNDATION INC Private foundation$363,6297 12017–2025 YAPHANK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PENNSYLVANIA AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$180,0004 12010–2025 WAYNESBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
YOUNGSTOWN FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$124,6018 12014–2021 CANFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY C/O BARBARA TODD
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC DAF sponsor$118,6317 22013–2023 COTTON BELT RAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC; NORMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM INC
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND DAF sponsor$107,8958 72016–2024 TERRELL COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC; THE WEST PASCO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC; SONOMA LEAGUE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION; TWIN LIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY and 3 more
J Y-SANDERS FOUNDATION Private foundation$100,54310 12010–2025 CAMP MOORE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
CORNOLIA COGSWELL ROSSI FOUNDATION INC Private foundation$61,00011 12010–2021 ZELIENOPLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$60,5004 12011–2017 WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES DAF sponsor$50,0001 12023–2023 CAIRO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION PROJECT INC
KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$49,8585 12017–2022 SHAFTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL DAF sponsor$45,0004 12009–2012 HISTORIC CHARLOTTE INC
GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$31,7534 12009–2013 LYNCHBURG HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
COMMUNITYGIVING DAF sponsor$31,6504 12019–2023 COLD SPRING AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE AND DELAWARE COUNTY INC DAF sponsor$27,0002 12018–2019 DELAWARE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING DAF sponsor$25,0002 22019–2024 HOPKINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY; SAVE THE GRAVES INC

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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 · $25,465 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $58,006
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $20,471 80.4%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $3,975 15.6%
Fees to independent contractors $1,019 4.0%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$58,006reported apart
Total$25,465100%

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2024 · Form 990EZ · $13,847 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $4,205
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $12,893 93.1%
Fees to independent contractors $954 6.9%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$4,205reported apart
Total$13,847100%

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2023 · Form 990EZ · $10,834 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $60,100
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $9,900 91.4%
Fees to independent contractors $934 8.6%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$60,100reported apart
Total$10,834100%

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2022 · Form 990EZ · $16,086 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $30,753
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $9,982 62.1%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $3,282 20.4%
Fees to independent contractors $2,822 17.5%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$30,753reported apart
Total$16,086100%

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2021 · Form 990EZ · $9,732 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $33,197
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $9,732 100.0%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$33,197reported apart
Total$9,732100%

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2020 · Form 990EZ · $8,716 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $375
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $8,374 96.1%
Fees to independent contractors $342 3.9%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$375reported apart
Total$8,716100%

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2019 · Form 990EZ · $14,605 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $30,181
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $13,735 94.0%
Fees to independent contractors $870 6.0%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$30,181reported apart
Total$14,605100%

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2018 · Form 990EZ · $13,508 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $27,010
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $12,019 89.0%
Fees to independent contractors $1,489 11.0%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$27,010reported apart
Total$13,508100%

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2017 · Form 990EZ · $16,034 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $23,181
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $14,071 87.8%
Fees to independent contractors $1,963 12.2%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$23,181reported apart
Total$16,034100%

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2016 · Form 990EZ · $16,163 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $28,173
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $14,696 90.9%
Fees to independent contractors $1,467 9.1%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$28,173reported apart
Total$16,163100%

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2015 · Form 990EZ · $19,889 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $24,409
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $19,514 98.1%
Fees to independent contractors $375 1.9%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$24,409reported apart
Total$19,889100%

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2014 · Form 990EZ · $17,040 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $13,718
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $10,137 59.5%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $6,553 38.5%
Fees to independent contractors $350 2.1%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$13,718reported apart
Total$17,040100%

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2012 · Form 990EZ · $13,274 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $33,478
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $13,274 100.0%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$33,478reported apart
Total$13,274100%

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2011 · Form 990EZ · $21,533 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $21,533 100.0%
Total$21,533100%

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2010 · Form 990EZ · $16,842 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $46,787
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $16,842 100.0%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$46,787reported apart
Total$16,842100%

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