Since you're going to the store...
Most folks think operating the museum takes fuel, maintenance
on equipment and money to purchase and restore more.
While that is true, a lot of money is actually spent on
more mundane, yet equally important expenses such as
cleaning, office, and restroom supplies, utility bills,
etc. Think of the items that are required to run
your typical household. We use them too, just in
greater quantities! When shopping, if you see a
particular item that the museum uses, please consider
picking up extra and donating it to the museum. Even
such simple items as light bulbs and copy paper are used
frequently at the museum, and when we have to purchase
these items, that means we have less money to spend on
"railroad" expenses. Below is a list of items the
museum uses regularly or needs to enhance our day to day
operations.
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The Western Pacific Railroad museum is wholly funded by admissions, memberships, locomotive rentals, museum store sales and the
generosity of members and fans of the Western Pacific Railroad. As a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization, the Feather River Rail
Society is not funded in any way, shape or form, either partially, or wholly, by any government agencies. To put
it another way, it's spirit, dedication and generosity that keeps the Western Pacific in operation now and in the future.
Please
consider making a tax deductible donation of time, materials and
money, as we need your help. A donation, however large or
small goes a long way towards helping us not only keep the
lights on, the doors open and the trains rolling, but to expand
and improve our visitors experience now and into the future.
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To make a monetary donation
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The FRRS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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Use a Qualified Charitable Distribution to make a donation to the FRRS
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If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly to the Feather River Rail Society from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) now and for years to come. It's a smart way to enjoy tax savings and support the society.
Here's how it works:
• Who? You must be 70½ or older to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to the FRRS.
• What? You can give up to $100,000 per year from your IRA.
• How? Instruct your IRA custodian to send a specific dollar amount directly to the FRRS. (You cannot withdraw the funds yourself.) The FRRS's tax I.D. number is 68-0002774. Your IRA custodian can send the gift by check or electronic transfer.
• When? Your gift must be completed on or before December 31 in order to count towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the calendar year.
Benefits to You:
• RMDs. Your donation will count towards your RMD for the current year. Note that as of January 1, 2020, individuals must start taking RMDs at age 72. (Those who turned 70½ in 2019 must still take RMDs in 2019, 2020 and beyond).
• Tax Savings. You can exclude up to $100,000 of this gift from your federal gross income — resulting in lower taxable income and possible tax savings (A $200,000 exclusion may apply for taxpayers who are married and filing a joint return).
Tip: This tax savings is especially valuable to donors who are non-itemizers and donors who have reached their limit on itemized charitable deductions.
Please consult with your financial advisor about this special opportunity.
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IRS 501(c)3 Letter - EIN 68-0002774
Information about the FRRS at Charity Navigator
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700 Western Pacific Way, P.O. Box 608, Portola CA 96122-8636 | 1-530-832-4131 | email us at:
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