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.

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 2011 (Term expires year shown)

Rod Fishburn (2012)

George Huckaby (2012)

Tom Jacobson (2014)

Fred Nicas (2012)

Brian Norden (2013)

Phil Palmieri (2013)

Paul Peters (2012)

Randy Parks (2013)

John Smatlak (2014)

Officers and Area Heads

Executive Director, Jeffrey Levenson

President, Tom Jacobson

Corporate Secretary, Sharilin Peters

Chief Financial Officer, Bill Lamb

Chair, Visitor Experience, Ryan Steidinger

Chair, Facilities, Byron Brainard

Chair, Collections, Rod Fishburn

Chair, Education & Exhibits, John Smatlak

Vice President, Administration, Dick Staley