Branford Electric Railway Association Inc

“The association have members”

“Annually, the membrship elects board members from those nominated by the nominating committee and approved by the board as candidates in case of a vacancy on the board. The president nominates a candidate but the board elects the replacement.”

“Reviewed by officer of the association.”

“Monthly board meetings. Discussion and corrective actions taken were neded by the board.”

“Review by the board of directors as indicates in the by-laws.”

“No documents available to the public”

“Special events and projects in the amount of 325,199 was incorrectly classify as fund raising events in error on the original return. This amount is now classified as program services income in the amount of 129,199 and miscellaneous net revenue in the amount of 146,000 from the sale of cars from the collections. The related special event expenses of 72,871 is shown as program service expenses. Question 10 in part iv was changed to yes. The museum has a permanently restricted endowment fund. Question 8 in part iv was changed to yes. The museum indeed holds "collections of works of art, historical treasures, or similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service." the title of two members of the board of directors were changed from trustees to officers.”

“Educational 1. To preserve, study and interpret the history of the street railway and related forms of public transportation, including its technological social, business and political aspects. 2. To place this history in the context of overall transportation history and life in america. 3. To preserve tangible historical artifacts related to this history, such as vehicle, documents, photographs, maps, etc. 4. To present a public program which educates and informs. 5. To preserve in operating condition the oldest continually operated suburban trolley line. 6. To be a resource for study and interpretation by future generations.”

“VARIOUS FUNCTIONS”

“Maintenance and operation of historic branford electric railway. Costs of special events and projects”

“Miscellaneous 6,135 31,651 0 utilities 25,115 4,767 0 supplies 16,507 5,890 0 railway expenses 16,500 0 0 publicity 15,726 0 0 buildings & grounds maint 12,726 894 0 fund raising expenses 0 0 12,602 track maintenance 10,418 0 0 visitor expenses 9,429 0 0 printing journal 0 5,725 0 association dues 0 2,121 0 contribution 0 500 0 total 112,556 51,548 12,602”