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20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION
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20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION
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SAN DIEGO, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4599422
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION
Closed

SAN DIEGO, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4599422
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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This organization closed in 2020. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the realm of electric railway initiatives. In 2020, the foundation awarded a total of $660,000 across 10 grantees, operating on a relationship-based model that does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$660K

2020
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
10%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
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Arthur E Jones
Board Member
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Joseph Brogan
Board Member
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Robert Brogan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION?
No. 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION give?
20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Maine, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $660 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2020, 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM INC, ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM INC, and FORT COLLINS MUNICIPAL RAILWAY SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to 20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION?
20TH CENTURY ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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