20th Century Electric Railway Foundation
20th Century Electric Railway Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $660K. Net investment income was $7K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$660K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$110K
About 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation
Based on IRS filings
20th Century Electric Railway Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $660K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $307,287 |
| Expenses | $707,088 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,049 |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Pennsylvania Trolley Museum ($500,000), Seashore Trolley Museum ($50,000), New England Electric Railway Hist S ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MINNESOTA STREETCAR MUSEUM MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $30,000 |
| PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM WASHINGTON, PA | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $500,000 |
| SEASHORE TROLLEY MUSEUM KENNEBUNKPORT, ME | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $50,000 |
| SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSN INC NATIONAL CITY, CA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| CONNECTICUT TROLLEY MUSEUM EAST WINDSOR, CT | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RAILWAY HIST S KENNEBUNKPORT, ME | GENERAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR E JONES | President | — | — |
| JOSEPH BROGAN | Trustee | — | — |
| ROBERT BROGAN | Trustee | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation?
20th Century Electric Railway Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation operate?
20th Century Electric Railway Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation award?
In 2020, 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $660K — an average of about $110K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation's EIN?
20th Century Electric Railway Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4599422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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