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EIN 74-2553832

Austin Steam Train Association Austin Steam Train (ASTA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Cedar Park
State
Texas
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
The mission of the Austin Steam Train Association is to preserve, interpret and re-create the first-hand experience of historic steam-era railroading for the enjoyment and edification of today's families and the generations to come.
Also known as...
Austin Steam Train Association Incorporated; Austin Steam Train Association
Total revenues
$1,355,504
2023
Total expenses
$1,279,124
2023
Total assets
$925,042
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at ASTA

Arts, Culture and Humanities: carried approximately 915,493 passengers since the inception through the hill country and downtown austin on Historic railroad equipment. Educated the population about the histori importance of the rail line we operate, maintain and refurbish numerou historic locomotives and coach rail cars.

Who funds Austin Steam Train Association Austin Steam Train (ASTA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Austin Community FoundationAdditional Work on Historic Boonesborough$52,600
The Rail Heritage Trust First Option Bank TrusteeDiesel Engine$11,000
Last ResortContribution$9,562

Financials for ASTA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$107,302
Program services$1,183,702
Investment income and dividends$3,896
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$4,425
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$48,053
Miscellaneous revenues$8,126
Total revenues$1,355,504
Data update history
August 28, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $52,600 from Austin Community Foundation
November 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Convention and visitors bureausArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
401 E Whitestone Blvd Ste 300
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Williamson County, TX
Website URL
austinsteamtrain.org/ 
Phone
(512) 477-8468
Facebook page
austinsteamtrain 
Twitter profile
@austinsteam 
IRS details
EIN
74-2553832
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
561591: Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Parent/child status
Independent
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