Civic Intelligence

Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust Inc

EIN 16-1714124 • 501(c)3 • Ellsworth, ME

Profile

The primary overall mission of the trust is to celebrate and preserve the railroad history of downeast maine. The immediate and primary goal is to develop the downeast scenic railroad for education, enlightenment and enjoyment for future generations.

PO Box 621Ellsworth, ME 04605

www.downeastscenicrail.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

87th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

76th percentile

17%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

42%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,498,240

Up $222,076 (+17%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$17,989

Down $16,223 (-47%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,480,251

Up $238,299 (+19%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue42nd percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$428,597

Up $127,720 (+42%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$238,935

Down $27,016 (-10%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$189,662

Up $154,736 (+443%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $726,699Liabilities 2011: $254,763Net Assets 2011: $471,9362011Assets 2012: $703,666Liabilities 2012: $239,187Net Assets 2012: $464,4792012Assets 2013: $747,160Liabilities 2013: $227,276Net Assets 2013: $519,8842013Assets 2014: $744,898Liabilities 2014: $206,064Net Assets 2014: $538,8342014Assets 2015: $745,223Liabilities 2015: $202,158Net Assets 2015: $543,0652015Assets 2016: $731,697Liabilities 2016: $177,330Net Assets 2016: $554,3672016Assets 2017: $823,849Liabilities 2017: $165,299Net Assets 2017: $658,5502017Assets 2018: $832,063Liabilities 2018: $116,327Net Assets 2018: $715,7362018Assets 2019: $716,911Liabilities 2019: $104,276Net Assets 2019: $612,6352019Assets 2020: $781,889Liabilities 2020: $93,684Net Assets 2020: $688,2052020Assets 2021: $1,248,303Liabilities 2021: $21,038Net Assets 2021: $1,227,2652021Assets 2022: $1,213,659Liabilities 2022: $20,478Net Assets 2022: $1,193,1812022Assets 2023: $1,276,164Liabilities 2023: $34,212Net Assets 2023: $1,241,9522023Assets 2024: $1,498,240Liabilities 2024: $17,989Net Assets 2024: $1,480,2512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,498,240
Liabilities$17,989
Net Assets$1,480,251
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $248,207Expenses 2011: $238,117Net Income 2011: $10,0902011Expenses 2012: $259,3152012Revenue 2013: $232,433Expenses 2013: $177,028Net Income 2013: $55,4052013Revenue 2014: $230,783Expenses 2014: $211,833Net Income 2014: $18,9502014Revenue 2015: $178,935Expenses 2015: $174,704Net Income 2015: $4,2312015Revenue 2016: $195,280Expenses 2016: $183,978Net Income 2016: $11,3022016Revenue 2017: $294,337Expenses 2017: $190,154Net Income 2017: $104,1832017Revenue 2018: $294,285Expenses 2018: $237,099Net Income 2018: $57,1862018Revenue 2019: $242,458Expenses 2019: $316,847Net Income 2019: -$74,3892019Revenue 2020: $238,962Expenses 2020: $163,892Net Income 2020: $75,0702020Revenue 2021: $725,759Expenses 2021: $203,913Net Income 2021: $521,8462021Revenue 2022: $236,201Expenses 2022: $217,776Net Income 2022: $18,4252022Revenue 2023: $300,877Expenses 2023: $265,951Net Income 2023: $34,9262023Revenue 2024: $428,597Expenses 2024: $238,935Net Income 2024: $189,6622024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$428,597
Expenses$238,935
Net Income$189,662
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,498,240
Liabilities
$17,989
Net assets
$1,480,251
Revenue
$428,597
Expenses
$238,935
Net income
$189,662
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.50$0.02$1.48$0.43$0.24$0.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.03$1.24$0.30$0.27$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.02$1.19$0.24$0.22$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$0.02$1.23$0.73$0.20$0.52
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.09$0.69$0.24$0.16$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.10$0.61$0.24$0.32$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.12$0.72$0.29$0.24$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.17$0.66$0.29$0.19$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.18$0.55$0.20$0.18$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.20$0.54$0.18$0.17$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.21$0.54$0.23$0.21$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.23$0.52$0.23$0.18$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.70$0.24$0.46$0.26
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.73$0.25$0.47$0.25$0.24$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$428,597
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary overall mission of the trust is to celebrate and preserve the railroad history of downeast maine. The immediate and primary goal is to develop the downeast scenic railroad for education, enlightenment and enjoyment for future generations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$822,300$951,405▲ $129,105
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$420,426$488,368▲ $67,942
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$27,398$58,467▲ $31,069
Intangible Assets$6,040--
Total Assets$1,276,164$1,498,240▲ $222,076
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$34,212$17,989▼ $16,223
Total Liabilities$34,212$17,989▼ $16,223
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,240,981$1,479,280▲ $238,299
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$971$971→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,241,952$1,480,251▲ $238,299
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,276,164$1,498,240▲ $222,076

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$930,224-$930,224
Other Land Buildings$-141,263$141,263-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas TestaPresident
Allen FlewellingBoard Member
Bronson PlatnerBoard Member
Carolyn AckermanBoard Member
Dr Joel AckermanBoard Member
Edward a RideoutBoard Member
James S YoungBoard Member
Jeffrey HolmesBoard Member
Logan TourtillotteBoard Member
Robert HowlandBoard Member
Roger BennattiBoard Member
William P GreenBoard Member
George ThomasVice Pres/tr
H Levertt FernaldVP/chief Mec
David BaldwinVP/safety Di
Kenneth JackmanVP/secretary
Charles FreemanVP/superinte
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$217,172
Program Service Revenue
$200,184
Investment Income
$11,241
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$86,672
Change in Net Assets
$189,662
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$226,268
Professional Fundraising Fees$12,667
Total Fundraising Expense$12,667
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Insurance$19,040--$19,040
All Other Expenses$16,533--$16,533
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$12,667$12,667
Other Expenses$8,791--$8,791
Depreciation Depletion$8,601--$8,601
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,944-$5,944
Fees for Services Management$4,091--$4,091
Interest$2,951--$2,951
Occupancy$978$1,422-$2,400
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,138-$2,138
Fees for Services Other-$418-$418
Office Expenses-$170-$170
Total Functional Expenses$216,176$10,092$12,667$238,935
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$12,667
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Each officer or director receives a copy for review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Downeast Rail Heritage
EIN
16-1714124
Phone
8664497245
Address
PO BOX 621, ELLSWORTH, ME 04605

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Testa
Title
President
Phone
8664497245
Signed
2025-09-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas Testa
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Coston & Mcisaac Cpas Chartered
Address
38 RODICK ST, BAR HARBOR, ME 04609
Preparer
Melinda Workman
Phone
2072889458
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The primary overall mission of the trust is to celebrate and preserve the railroad history of downeast maine. The immediate and primary goal is to develop the downeast scenic railroad for education, enlightenment and enjoyment for future generations.”

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“Projects include rail rehabilitation, grade crossing rebuild, passenger car repairs, interior, and exterior, as well as the day to day administrative functions needed to keep the project moving forward. Volunteer hours totaled 12,563.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference -32”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PROJECTS INCLUDE RAIL REHABILITATION, GRADE CROSSING REBUILD, PASSENGER CAR REPAIRS, INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR, AS WELL AS THE DAY TO DAY ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS NEEDED TO KEEP THE PROJECT MOVING FORWARD. VOLUNTEER HOURS TOTALED 12,563.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH OFFICER OR DIRECTOR RECEIVES A COPY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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