OREGON RAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION

PORTLAND, OR

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The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation (ORHF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich railroad history of Portland, Oregon. Located in the heart of the city, the ORHF operates three historic steam locomotives: Southern Pacific 4449, Spokane, Portland & Seattle 700, and Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. 197. These locomotives are housed in a state-of-the-art facility that includes a working roundhouse, a restoration shop, and a museum.

The ORHF was founded in 2002 by a group of dedicated volunteers who were passionate about preserving and sharing the history of Portland's railroads. Today, the organization has grown to include over 800 members and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain and operate the historic locomotives.

The Southern Pacific 4449 is perhaps the most famous locomotive in the ORHF collection. Built in 1941, this locomotive was used to pull the famous Daylight passenger train between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It was retired in 1957 and eventually donated to the City of Portland in 1958. After a restoration, the 4449 was returned to service in 1975 and has since become a beloved symbol of Portland's rail history.

The ORHF offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including train rides, tours of the facility, and special exhibitions. The organization is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Portland's railroads for generations to come.

OREGON RAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PORTLAND OR. US MID #8404100532

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,417,996 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact OREGON RAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION

OREGON RAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
PO BOX 42443
PORTLAND
OR
97242-0443

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OREGON RAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8404100532
Name OREGON RAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Alternate Name OREGON RAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 931304717
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1,417,996
REVENUE 1,417,996
LAT/LONG 45.500265, -122.650735
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 051
US Census Tract: 001000
US Census Block: 3078