RAIL HERITAGE TRUST
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2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $628K · expenses $377K · assets $6.8M
- Also known as
- FIRST OPTION BANK TRUSTEE
- EIN
- 46-4327372
- Address
- 702 BAPTISTE DR, PAOLA, KS 66071-1337
- NTEE code
- T90
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2014
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Option Bank Institution | TRUSTEE | 2014-2025 | $105,865 | $666,293 | 19 |
People by year
2025 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $106K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST OPTION BANK Institution | TRUSTEE | 2 | $105,865 | - | $0 | $105,865 | 19 |
2024 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $102K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST OPTION BANK Institution | TRUSTEE | 2 | $102,104 | - | $0 | $102,104 | 19 |
2023 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $96K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST OPTION BANK Institution | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $96,203 | $96,203 | 19 |
2022 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $94K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST OPTION BANK Institution | TRUSTEE | 2 | $94,306 | - | $0 | $94,306 | 19 |
2021 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $115K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST OPTION BANK Institution | TRUSTEE | 2 | $115,218 | - | $0 | $115,218 | 19 |
2020 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $104K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST OPTION BANK Institution | TRUSTEE | 2 | $104,274 | - | $0 | $104,274 | 19 |
2014 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $48K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST OPTION BANK Institution | TRUSTEE | 1 | $48,323 | - | $0 | $48,323 | 19 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2025 · 20 grants to organizations · $250K
2024 · 18 grants to organizations · $250K
2023 · 18 grants to organizations · $250K
2022 · 21 grants to organizations · $250K
2021 · 22 grants to organizations · $350K
2020 · 22 grants to organizations · $325K
2014 · 1 grant to organizations · $2K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2014 · 3 contributors · $4.1M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | JOHN H EMERY IRREVOCABLE TRUST | Person | PAOLA, KS | $3,551,104 | $3,551,104 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2014 · filing |
| 1 | JOHN H EMERY IRREVOCABLE TRUST | Person | PAOLA, KS | $562,653 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2014 · filing |
| 3 | JOHN H EMERY IRREVOCABLE TRUST | Person | PAOLA, KS | $21,001 | $21,001 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2014 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $628,480 | $377,446 | $6,804,420 | $6,804,420 | - | - | $105,865 | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $532,482 | $374,792 | $6,553,386 | $6,553,386 | - | - | $102,104 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $458,333 | $361,714 | $6,394,817 | $6,394,817 | - | - | $96,203 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$243,319 | $354,195 | $6,283,185 | $6,283,185 | - | - | $94,306 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $282,616 | $495,811 | $6,885,659 | $6,880,699 | - | - | $115,218 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $942,025 | $448,945 | $7,093,894 | $7,093,894 | - | - | $104,274 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,277,247 | $76,173 | $4,834,307 | $4,834,307 | $4,134,758 | - | $48,323 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION | KS | T90 | $1,030,583 | $202,770 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BICKIMER FAMILY FOUNDATION | KS | T90 | $329,396 | $130,493 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HENRY F GRAFF CHARITABLE TRUST | NY | T90 | $933,075 | $312,310 | TRUSTEE | $65,764 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| RICHARD KALVELAGE GIFT TRUST | NE | T90 | $566,789 | $414,969 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| HERBERT CIFFERT AND PEGGY CIFFERT CHARITABLE TRUST | MN | T90 | $643,604 | $289,807 | TRUSTEE | $58,010 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| HELEN GOLUB RESIDUARY TRUST FBO HELEN GOLUB | DE | T90 | $315,640 | $306,972 | TRUSTEE, AS REQ'D | $60,895 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRUST | WY | T90 | $600,600 | $631,399 | VICE PRESIDENT | $68,000 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| JULIA EVANS REED CHARITABLE TRUST | MS | T90 | $329,578 | $251,192 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| PRICE TRUST FUND | PA | T90 | $936,250 | $630,675 | TRUSTEE | $99,150 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| GRIFFITH J GRIFFITH TRUST | TX | T90 | $324,807 | $197,066 | TRUSTEE | $40,031 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| ARTHUR H REESER TRUST FBO CHARITIES | PA | T90 | $938,108 | $672,974 | TRUSTEE | $117,479 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| MARY M NELSON CHARITABLE TRUST | PA | T90 | $885,030 | $418,338 | TRUSTEE | $72,780 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| GRACE M KIRK CHARITABLE TRUST | TX | T90 | $1,150,432 | $737,428 | TRUSTEE | $108,021 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| WILL FAMILY TRUST | OH | T90 | $991,255 | $202,449 | TRUSTEE | $21,085 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| CHARLOTTE L BROWN CHARITABLE TRUST | MO | T90 | $680,167 | $530,843 | TRUSTEE | $98,433 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| GERSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | OH | T90 | $438,882 | $10,893 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| CHARLES H SCHEPMOES TRUST | MO | T90 | $875,530 | $658,556 | TRUSTEE | $109,333 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| WEAVER-PARRISH CHARITABLE TRUST | AL | T90 | $658,289 | $275,558 | Board Member | $0 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| MYRTLE SEARS TRUST | IL | T90 | $502,902 | $348,225 | TRUSTEE | $80,274 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| TL DAVIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | CA | T90 | $1,058,462 | $502,151 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| E P WOODRUFF TRUST | TX | T90 | $347,130 | $113,088 | Trustee | $1,200 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| ABBE FUND TRUST UW | TX | T90 | $1,150,225 | $908,919 | TRUSTEE | $128,514 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| IRENE H HILLS ESTATE TRUST | TX | T90 | $322,602 | $229,304 | TRUSTEE | $47,952 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| DONALD MACDAVID CHARITABLE TRUST | NY | T90 | $604,290 | $391,835 | TRUSTEE | $71,457 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
| EUGENE L GARCIA CHARITABLE TRUST | MO | T90 | $562,236 | $509,127 | TRUSTEE | $103,847 | Same NTEE code T90, revenue within 2x |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990PF · $377,446 spent · pay $105,865 · grants $250,000 · events $7,922
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $250,000 | 66.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $105,865 | 28.0% | |
| Taxes | $8,538 | 2.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $7,922 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,800 | 1.3% | |
| Other expenses | $321 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $377,446 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $374,792 spent · pay $102,104 · grants $250,000 · events $3,769
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $250,000 | 66.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $102,104 | 27.2% | |
| Taxes | $12,590 | 3.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,095 | 1.6% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $3,769 | 1.0% | |
| Other expenses | $234 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $374,792 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $361,714 spent · pay $96,203 · grants $250,000 · events $3,475
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $250,000 | 69.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $96,203 | 26.6% | |
| Taxes | $6,170 | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,606 | 1.5% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $3,475 | 1.0% | |
| Other expenses | $260 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $361,714 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $354,195 spent · pay $94,306 · grants $250,000 · events $78
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $250,000 | 70.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $94,306 | 26.6% | |
| Taxes | $4,883 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,500 | 1.3% | |
| Other expenses | $395 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $78 | 0.0% | |
| Printing and publications | $33 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $354,195 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $495,811 spent · pay $115,218 · grants $350,000 · events $7,378
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $350,000 | 70.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $115,218 | 23.2% | |
| Taxes | $18,500 | 3.7% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $7,378 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,500 | 0.9% | |
| Other expenses | $215 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $495,811 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $448,945 spent · pay $104,274 · grants $325,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $325,000 | 72.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $104,274 | 23.2% | |
| Taxes | $14,161 | 3.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,250 | 1.2% | |
| Other expenses | $260 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $448,945 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $76,173 spent · pay $48,323 · grants $1,800 · events $1,773
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $48,323 | 63.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $16,607 | 21.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,800 | 3.7% | |
| Taxes | $2,800 | 3.7% | |
| Other expenses | $2,070 | 2.7% | |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,800 | 2.4% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $1,773 | 2.3% | |
| Total | $76,173 | 100% |