20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation
20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation is a private foundation, 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.
20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation at a glance
In short: 20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation gave $660K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $110K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $660,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $110,000
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (76% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who 20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Pennsylvania Trolley Museum ($500K). Together the top 6 received $660K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $660K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Washington, PA | Capital Improvements | $500,000 |
| Seashore Trolley Museum Kennebunkport, ME | Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
| New England Electric Railway Hist S Kennebunkport, ME | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Streetcar Museum Minneapolis, MN | Capital Improvements | $30,000 |
| Connecticut Trolley Museum East Windsor, CT | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| San Diego Electric Railway Assn Inc National City, CA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $307,287 | $707,088 | $660,000 | 6 | $7,049 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation is led by Arthur E. Jones, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Arthur E. Jones
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Joseph Brogan
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Robert Brogan
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation
How much does 20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation give each year?
20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation gave $660K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is 20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation's typical grant size?
20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $40,000, and its average grant was $110,000, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation give grants?
20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kennebunkport, ME (2 grants).
Does 20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of 20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Improvements" (3 grants).
Who are 20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation's largest grantees?
20TH Century Electric Railway Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Pennsylvania Trolley Museum ($500,000), Seashore Trolley Museum ($50,000) and New England Electric Railway Hist S ($50,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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