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OLD PUEBLO TROLLEY

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 942937689 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.oldpueblotrolley.com
revenue
$660K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$2.0M
employees
0
volunteers
30
program ratio
61%
mission · from form 990

OLD PUEBLO TROLLEY'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE THE RESTORATION AND OPERATION OF HISTORIC ELECTRIC STREETCARS AND TRANSIT BUSSES BY AN ALL VOLUNTEER WORK FORCE, AND THE DISPLAY OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS RELATED TO SOUTHERN ARIZONA TRANSPORTATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Old Pueblo Trolley is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and education of public transportation history in Tucson and southern Arizona. It operates a transit museum and restores historic streetcars and buses, engaging volunteers in various restoration and educational activities. Founded in 1983, it aims to promote the significance of transit heritage in the region.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $28K
    THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM IN TUCSON, ARIZONA.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Bus Restoration
Involves the restoration of historic buses from Tucson and surrounding regions, enhancing the collection of transit history.
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Provides visitors with insights into railroading in southern Arizona and its impact on Tucson, featuring historical exhibits and artifacts.
Streetcar Restoration
Focuses on the restoration and operation of historic streetcars used in Tucson, including community engagement through volunteer efforts.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Heritage Streetcar and Transit Vehicle Restoration 18 activities
    • Collection and Display of Transportation Artifacts
      Amasses a collection of trolleys, buses, trailers, and boxcars from around the world and the region, and acquired a warehouse to relocate, display, and restore these items.
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Participates in community events and car shows with restored vehicles, such as Bus #135, and has acquired a warehouse to display its collection.
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Participates in community events and car shows with restored vehicles, such as Bus #135, and has acquired a warehouse to display its collection.
    • Community Outreach and Events
      Participates in community events and car shows with restored vehicles, such as Bus #135 attending car shows and participating in the dedication of the Laos Transit Center.
    • Exhibition of Restored Vehicles at Events
      Showcases restored vehicles, such as bus #135, at car shows and events around Tucson, and for special dedications like the Laos Transit Center.
    • Historical Research and Publication
      Conducts historical research on transit and transportation in Southern Arizona and publishes the results, including an occasional newsletter for members and volunteers.
    • Historical Research and Publication
      Conducts historical research on transit and transportation in Southern Arizona and publishes the findings, along with an occasional newsletter for members and volunteers.
    • Historical Research and Publication
      Conducts historical research on transit and transportation in Southern Arizona and publishes the findings, along with an occasional newsletter for members and volunteers.
    • Historical Research and Publication
      Conducts historical research on transit and transportation in Southern Arizona and publishes the findings, along with an occasional newsletter for members and volunteers.
    • Restoration and Operation of Historic Streetcars
      Restores, maintains, and operates a fleet of heritage streetcars, including installing track and overhead electric lines, and previously ran them on routes like 4th Ave and University Blvd in Tucson.
    • Restoration and Operation of Historic Streetcars
      Restores, maintains, and operates a fleet of heritage streetcars, including installing track and overhead electric lines, and previously ran them on routes such as 4th Ave and University Blvd in Tucson.
    • Restoration and Operation of Historic Streetcars
      Restores, maintains, and operates a fleet of heritage streetcars, including installing track and overhead electric lines, and previously ran them on routes like 4th Ave and University Blvd in Tucson.
    • Restoration and Operation of Historic Streetcars
      Restores, maintains, and operates a fleet of heritage streetcars, including installing track and overhead electric lines, and previously ran them on routes such as 4th Ave and University Blvd in Tucson.
    • Restoration and Preservation of Historic Buses
      Preserves, restores, and maintains a collection of historic transit and coach buses from Arizona cities and the surrounding region, including specific projects like Warren-Bisbee Bus Line #8, Tucson Rapid Transit #50, Greyhound Senicruiser #5425, and Old Pueblo Transit #5060, involving mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic work.
    • Restoration and Preservation of Historic Buses
      Preserves, restores, and maintains a collection of historic transit and coach buses from Arizona cities and the surrounding region, including specific projects like Warren-Bisbee Bus Line #8, Tucson Rapid Transit #50, Greyhound Senicruiser #5425, and Old Pueblo Transit #5060, with activities ranging from repainting to engine and transmission rebuilds.
    • Restoration and Preservation of Historic Buses
      Preserves and restores transit and coach buses from Arizona cities, including specific projects like Warren-Bisbee Bus Line #8, Tucson Rapid Transit #50, Old Pueblo Transit #5060, and Greyhound Senicruiser #5425, involving mechanical and cosmetic work.
    • Restoration and Preservation of Historic Buses
      Preserves, restores, and maintains a collection of historic transit and coach buses from Arizona cities and the surrounding region, including specific projects like Warren-Bisbee Bus Line #8, Tucson Rapid Transit #50, Greyhound Senicruiser #5425, and Old Pueblo Transit #5060, involving mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic work.
    • Restoration and Preservation of Historic Buses
      Preserves, restores, and maintains a collection of historic transit and coach buses from Arizona cities and the surrounding region, including specific projects like Warren-Bisbee Bus Line #8, Tucson Rapid Transit #50, Greyhound Senicruiser #5425, and Old Pueblo Transit #5060.
  • Historic House Museum Operations 6 activities
    • Operation of Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
      Operates the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, which displays and maintains Locomotive 1673 at the historic Southern Pacific Railroad depot, and staffs special events and provides tours to visitors.
    • Operation of Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
      Operates the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, which displays and maintains historic transportation artifacts like Locomotive 1673 at the historic Southern Pacific Railroad depot, and provides tours to visitors.
    • Operation of Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
      Operates the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, which displays and maintains historic vehicles like Locomotive 1673 at the historic Southern Pacific Railroad depot, and provides tours to visitors.
    • Operation of Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
      Operates the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, which displays and maintains historic vehicles like Locomotive 1673 at the historic Southern Pacific Railroad depot, and staffs special events and provides tours to visitors.
    • Operation of Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
      Operates the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, which displays and maintains historic vehicles like Locomotive 1673 at the historic Southern Pacific Railroad depot, and provides tours to visitors.
    • Operation of Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
      Operates the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, which displays and maintains historic vehicles like Locomotive 1673 at the historic Southern Pacific Railroad depot, and provides tours to visitors.
  • Museum Volunteer Operations Support 4 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement and Training
      Engages volunteers in restoration activities such as woodworking, welding, electrical, mechanical work, and track installation and maintenance, and provides orientation and training, including specialized education for docents.
    • Volunteer Engagement and Training
      Engages volunteers in various restoration activities such as woodworking, welding, electrical, mechanical work, and track installation and maintenance, and provides orientation and training, including specialized education for docents.
    • Volunteer Engagement and Training
      Engages volunteers in various restoration activities such as woodworking, welding, electrical, mechanical work, and track installation, and provides orientation and training, including specialized education for docents.
    • Volunteer Engagement and Training
      Engages volunteers in restoration activities such as woodworking, welding, electrical, mechanical work, and track installation and maintenance, and provides orientation and training, including specialized education for docents.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$660K
Contributions & grants$624K95%
Program service revenue$13K2%
Investment income$15K2%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.04M
Cash$376K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$2.04M
Liquid reserves70.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +914.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 14
  • ALAN WALKER — DIRECTOR
  • ANTHONY HASWELL — TREASURER
  • BILL NELSON — VICE PRESIDENT
  • CRAIG SUTER — DIRECTOR
  • HENRY ZAPPIA — DIRECTOR
  • JUDITH DARE — DIRECTOR
  • KENNETH KARRELS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • RANDY HILL — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD GUTHRIE — DIRECTOR
  • RICK JONES — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT SCHLANGER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SHERYL SITSER — SECRETARY
  • SKIP MOEN — DIRECTOR
  • W EUGENE CAYWOOD — PRESIDENT & CEO
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • American Transit Corporation Partner — Contracted to purchase, manage, and operate buses for the City of Tucson Transit System after municipal takeover in 1969.
  • Andy Goddard Partner — Acquired Greyhound Senicruiser #5425 from Andy Goddard in 2022.
  • Mark Hart Partner — Bus modeler and future Old Pueblo Trolley volunteer who purchased bus #135 in 1980 and later transferred it to the collection in 1990.
  • Not specified Partner — Businesses that provided discounted or pro bono work and supplies to support Old Pueblo Trolley's operations and move
  • Orange Empire Railway Museum Partner — Granted a 10-year lease to Old Pueblo Trolley to run one of its streetcars.
  • Southern California Railway Museum Partner — Former name of the Orange Empire Railway Museum, which granted a 10-year lease to Old Pueblo Trolley to run one of its streetcars.