OERM Tax Information

OERM is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization

Orange Empire Railway Museum is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You may download a copy of a letter documenting the Museum's 501(c) 3 status by clicking on the link below.

IRS Letter

Also, the links below will take you to the IRS publication "Charitable Contributions" which contains detailed information on things like recordkeeping requirements for noncash charitable contributions. If you have questions about Museum policies concerning donations, please contact the webmaster.

IRS Publication 526 "Charitable Contributions"

IRS Form 8283

The Form 990s that OERM files with the IRS every year are available on Guidestar.

OERM Board and Officers 2012 (Term expires year shown)

George Huckaby (2015)
J.R. Lowe (2015)
Byron Brainard (2015)
John Smatlak (2014)
Paul Krot (2014)
Tom Jacobson (2014)
Brian Norden (2013)
Phil Palmieri (2013)
Randy Parks (2013)

Officers and Area Heads

Executive Director, vacant
President, George Huckaby
Corporate Secretary, Sharilin Peters
Chief Financial Officer, Bill Lamb
Chair, Visitor Experience, vacant
Chair, Facilities, Byron Brainard
Chair, Collections, Rod Fishburn
Chair, Education & Exhibits, John Smatlak
Vice President, Administration, Dick Staley 

Upcoming Events

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Museum News

September 12, 2012 - 18:51
Pacific Electric 717
By MARK EADES THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Railroad fans who are also Disney fans looking for a fun out of town trip need go no further than the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris,...
December 15, 2011 - 17:34
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce a two-tiered, two-year Founders’ Circle donation program for 2012 and 2013. This special program will raise funding to support and enhance Museum...