Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Employer identification number
23-7053004
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
373,991
511,721
763,235
515,131
499,516
2,663,594
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
329,587
73,423
304,368
44,301
47,169
798,848
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
703,578
585,144
1,067,603
559,432
546,685
3,462,442
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
322,229
67,427
293,659
683,315
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
322,229
67,427
293,659
683,315
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
2,779,127
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
703,578
585,144
1,067,603
559,432
546,685
3,462,442
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
32,202
14,442
3,252
7,625
13,310
70,831
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
32,202
14,442
3,252
7,625
13,310
70,831
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
735,780
599,586
1,070,855
567,057
559,995
3,533,273
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
78.660 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
76.900 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Employer identification number
23-7053004
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
RAILCAMP - FOURTH ACHIEVEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, THE SOCIETY OPERATED A ONE WEEK TRAINING SESSION FOR 25 TEENAGERS IN SCRANTON, PA. IT CONSISTED OF SEMINAR AND FIELD TRIPS TO PROVIDE BACKGROUND IN RAIL HISTORIC PRESERVATION, RAILROAD OPERATION, TRANSPORTATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND HISTORY INTERPRETATION WHICH INVOLVES LEARNING HOW TO TELL THE STORY OF RAILROAD HISTORY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. LIBRARY - FIFTH ACHIEVEMENT THE NRHS LIBRARIES CONTAIN A LARGE COLLECTION OF RAILROAD BOOKS, FILMS, AND ARCHIVAL MATERIAL. USED BY NRHS STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH INTEREST IN RAILWAY HISTORICAL RESEARCH. COVERS EXPENSES OF ACQUIRING AND PRESERVING HISTORICAL BOOKS, JOURNALS, FILMS, VIDEO TAPES AND OTHER MATERIALS RELATED TO RAILWAY HISTORY. ALSO INCLUDES EXPENSE FOR STORAGE AND OPERATION OF THE LIBRARIES. PERMANENT EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS OWNED BY THE SOCIETY INCLUDE FIRE PROOF STORAGE CABINETS, COMPUTER AND FILM/SLIDE SCANNER EQUIPMENT. THE LIBRARY MATERIALS ARE HOUSED IN THREE RIVERS, MA AND PHILLIPSBURG, NJ. MISCELLANEOUS INCLUDES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PLAQUES TO RAILWAYS, SOCIETY MEMBERS, NRHS CHAPTERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, EXPENSES RELATED TO PREPARING AND DISTRIBUTING CHAPTER DUES RENEWAL BILLS, CHAPTER DONATION SOLICITATIONS AND RETURN ENVELOPES FOR MORE THAN 12,000 MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY WHO BELONG TO CHAPTERS, TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL CONSULTATION SERVICES TO VOLUNTEER LEADERS OF THE SOCIETY'S CHAPTERS AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE RELATED EXPENSES.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
MARK LAZUR HARLA LAZUR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR HUSBAND & WIFE GREGORY P. MOLLOY G. PATRICK MOLLOY PRESIDENT DIRECTOR 1ST COUSINS DONALD WINTER CHRISTINE WINTER DIRECTOR DIRECTOR HUSBAND & WIFE WESLEY ROSS SHIRLEY ROSS DIRECTOR DIRECTOR HUSBAND & WIFE
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
IN JUNE 2011, THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY RATIFIED A NEW SET OF BYLAWS TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN 2012. THE NEW BYLAWS MADE MAJOR CHANGES TO THE GOVERNANCE OF THE SOCIETY AND PROVIDED A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF CLARIFICATIONS, SIMPLER NOMENCLATURE AND GRAMMAR AND TERMINOLOGY UPGRADES. THE CORE OF THESE CHANGES IS A SMALLER BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTING OF 25 MEMBERS ALL ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. TWO OF THE SEATS ON THE BOARD WILL BE HELD BY THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, FIVE BY DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP, AND THE REMAINING EIGHTEEN SEATS DIVIDED BETWEEN CHAPTER AND AT-LARGE MEMBERS ALLOCATED BY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICTS WITH APPROXIMATELY THE SAME NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN EACH DISTRICT. UNDER THE NEW BYLAWS, THE SECRATARY AND TREASURER WILL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BYLAWS REQUIRE STAGGERED TERMS AND SET TERM LIMITS OF TEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OTHER GOVERNANCE RELATED CHANGES ESTABLISH SEVERAL STANDING COMMITTEES, BETTER DEFINE THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS, REDUCE THE NUMBER OF OFFICER POSITIONS AND SET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVING AS DIRECTOR OR OFFICER. IN ADDITION THE NEW BYLAWS ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO FOSTER OPEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MEMBERSHIP. EACH CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY MAY DESIGNATE ONE OF ITS MEMBERS TO SERVE AS ITS NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE, WHO WILL BE THE OFFICIAL SPOKESMAN FOR THE CHAPTER ORGANIZATION ON THE ADVISORY COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL WILL HOLD THREE MEETINGS A YEAR AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOUR.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
NRHS HAS MEMBERS WHO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE OFFICERS ARE IN TURN ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
NRHS HAS MEMBERS WHO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE OFFICERS ARE IN TURN ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
THE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. ANY BYLAW CHANGE MUST ALSO BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS AT SUCH A MEETING. IN ADDITION, ANY ACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY BE REVIEWED BY THE MEMBERS AS A WHOLE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
DOCUMENTATION BY COMMITTEE
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8B
FORMAL MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS/WORK SESSIONS OF THE SOCIETY'S COMMITTEES ARE NOT TAKEN, BUT AS APPROPRIATE, WRITTEN REPORTS OF THESE MEETINGS ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PARTICULARLY IF FURTHER ACTION AND OR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD IS REQUIRED.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE SOCIETY POST THE DRAFT FORM 990 ON A PASSWORD PROTECTED SECTION OF ITS WEBSITE AND NOTIFIES ITS BOARD MEMBERS THAT THE RETURN IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
EACH MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY'S GOVERNING BODY IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS. AT EACH MEETING OF THE SOCIETY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ANYONE IN ATTENDANCE TO STATE WHETHER THEY HAVE A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THESE STATEMENTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE SOCIETY'S MINUTES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
1) THE SOCIETY'S BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE SOCIETY'S SECRETARY. 2) A COPY OF THE SOCIETY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AND CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD, OR THE SOCIETY'S SECRETARY. 3) THE SOCIETY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT WHICH IS PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.