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EASTERN DIVISION-TCA
SPENCERPORT, NY · EIN 232400583 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · easterntca.org
revenue
$494K
expenses
$504K
net assets
$471K
employees
1
volunteers
40
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

ADVANCEMENT OF TOY TRAIN COLLECTING. TWO(TRAIN COLLECTORS)MEETS WERE HELD FOR ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. ATTENDENCE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,900 MEMBERS AND GUESTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Eastern Division of the Train Collectors Association (TCA) promotes and preserves the hobby of toy train collecting through community events, educational outreach, and member engagement. It organizes large-scale train meets, including the York Train Fair, which draws thousands of collectors and enthusiasts annually. The organization serves TCA members and the broader collecting community across the United States, with a focus on fostering intergenerational interest in model and toy trains.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Member Engagement and Education
Year-round programming to connect collectors, support local clubs, and promote the history and craftsmanship of toy trains, with a focus on engaging younger generations
York Train Fair
The world's largest toy train meet, featuring exhibits, vendor booths, and activities for collectors and families; held annually and attended by approximately 11,900 members and guests
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Railroad and Canal Heritage Preservation 2 activities
    • Modernizes digital communications for train hobbyist communities
      Enhances digital outreach and communications infrastructure to support clubs, collectors, and operators of toy trains across various scales, strengthening networked engagement.
    • Preserves and promotes the history of toy trains
      Engages in preserving the historical legacy of toy trains and actively promotes the hobby to younger generations through educational and outreach initiatives.
  • Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
    • Hosts large-scale toy train meetups and events
      Organizes major toy train events, including the world's largest toy train meet, which attracts thousands of attendees annually. In one year, two meetups drew approximately 11,900 members and guests combined.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$494K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$465K94%
Investment income$18K4%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$504K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$471K
Cash$462K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$471K
Liquid reserves11.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FRANK NICHOLS TREASURER 8 $4K
RUSSEL YOUENS SECRETARY 5 $4K
board members · 8
  • DAN DANIELSON — PAST PRESIDE
  • FRANK PATTI — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN ZOBEL — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD MOHRMANN — VICE-PRESIDE
  • ROBERT BUEHLER — PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT HEINE — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT NEWMAN — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS MAYKA JR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Trainz.com Partner — Exclusive Platinum Sponsor of the Eastern Division
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Community Engagement Through Shared Interest
    methodology: community-engagement-and-education
    By leveraging shared appreciation for toy trains, the organization fosters community engagement and education to preserve collecting traditions and attract new participants, because communal enthusiasm strengthens cultural continuity and broadens participation.