NRHS Fund Inc
The national railway historical society fund, inc. Solicits and receives monetary support on behalf of the national railway historical society, whose mission is to promote railway heritage, as well as preserve and educate its members and the public, about the history and impact of rail transportation, with a focus on North America.
NRHS Fund Inc at a glance
In short: NRHS Fund Inc gave $57K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,685
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,685
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,685
- Total assets
- $1,425,343
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who NRHS Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Railway Historical Society Inc ($57K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $66K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Railway Historical Society Inc Moorestown, NJ | To promote railway heritage preservation and educate members about rail transportation. | $56,685 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,425,343 | $362,110 | $80,097 | $56,685 | 1 | $50,129 |
| 2023 | $1,145,459 | $104,129 | $89,943 | $65,884 | 1 | $45,936 |
| 2022 | $1,070,265 | $322,906 | $77,414 | — | — | $48,781 |
| 2021 | $929,401 | $307,901 | $17,708 | — | — | $65,994 |
| 2020 | $582,393 | $37,790 | $61,634 | $44,000 | 1 | $-22,210 |
About NRHS Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
NRHS Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Moorestown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $57K. Net investment income was $50K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NRHS Fund Inc is led by Robert Ernst, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Ernst
President
President → Director, 2022
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bitzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wesley Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Webb
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Victor Varney
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fiorilla
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Feeney
Comptroller
Director → Comptroller, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cynthia Atwood (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Senin (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 NRHS Fund Inc
How much does NRHS Fund Inc give each year?
NRHS Fund Inc gave $57K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $66K across 1 grant.
How large is NRHS Fund Inc?
NRHS Fund Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $362K.
What is NRHS Fund Inc?
NRHS Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Moorestown, NJ. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does NRHS Fund Inc operate?
NRHS Fund Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is NRHS Fund Inc's EIN?
NRHS Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5395491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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