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Train Collectors Association Rocky Mountain Division

EIN 84-1112923 · Lakewood, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE MODEL TRAIN HOBBY AND TRAIN HISTORY IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION THROUGH DISPLAYS, EDUCATIONAL SHOWS AND YOUTH CLUBS. . 1. TRAIN COLLECTORS DISPLAYS AND EDUCATIONAL SHOWS. THE TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION (ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAIN COLLECTORS) SCHEDULES ANNUAL AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC GATHERINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS TO SHOW AND SHARE EXHIBITS AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF TOY TRAINS. THESE PUBLIC GATHERINGS FOCUS ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT TRAINS AND PERTINENT AND RELEVANT LESSONS FROM THEIR HISTORY. . 2. EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION OF TRAIN HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAIN COLLECTORS MEMBERS POSSESS MODEL AND TOY TRAINS, ARTIFACTS, AND OTHER ITEMS OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL VALUE AND INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS WHERE POSSIBLE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND UTILIZE SUCH POSSESSIONS FOR THE BENEFIT AND LEARNING OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ORGANIZES A LENDING LIBRARY

Income
$298,508
Spending
$309,676
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $302,183 spent. HOLDING OF THREE AUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS, TWO SWAP MEETS FOR THE PUBLIC, AND HOSTING A BANQUET FOR MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2020.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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