Daffy

Railways to Yesterday Inc.

Railways to Yesterday Inc.

Allentown, PA 18105
Tax ID23-7030955

Want to make a donation using Daffy?

Lower your income taxes with a charitable deduction this year when you donate to this non-profit via Daffy.

Payment method

Frequency

Amount

$USD
Daffy covers all ACH transaction fees so 100% of your donation goes to your favorite charities.

Do you work for Railways to Yesterday Inc.? Learn more here.

About this organization

Revenue

$188,957

Expenses

$132,149

Mission

Preservation of railway history. Providing a living history museum dedicated to historic trolley cars

About

Railways to Yesterday operates a living history museum that is open to the public on weekends from June through October. 5,906 persons attended during 2018. The museum has restored approximately 14 vintage trolley cars and 13 related conveyances. The museum is currently restoring or storing an additional 10 cars. Special events are held in October, November and December. Santas Trolley, the Polar Bear Express and an Easter event added in 2014 are particularly attractive to children. This is an all volunteer organization.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Preservation of railway history. providing a living history museum dedicated to historic trolley cars”.

When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Preservation of railway history. providing a living history museum dedicated to historic trolley cars”.

  • The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is PA.
  • The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 0 employees reported on their form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $56,808.
  • The CEO's compensation within the organization is not based on a review and approval by an independent party.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1962.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $515 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

By donating on this page you are making an irrevocable contribution to Daffy Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and a subsequent donation recommendation to the charity listed above, subject to our Member Agreement. Contributions are generally eligible for a charitable tax-deduction and a yearly consolidated receipt will be provided by Daffy. Processing fees may be applied and will reduce the value available to send to the end charity. The recipient organizations have not provided permission for this listing and have not reviewed the content.
Donations to organizations are distributed as soon as the donation is approved and the funds are available. In the rare event that Daffy is unable to fulfill the donation request to this charity, you will be notified and given the opportunity to choose another charity. This may occur if the charity is unresponsive or if the charity is no longer in good standing with regulatory authorities.