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Brotherhood Of Railroad Signalmen

110 Walters Local
  • Blaine, TN
  • Tax-exempt since April 1941
  • EIN: 56-6060724

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Labor, agricultural and horticultural organizations that are educational or instructive, including unions, created for the purpose of improving conditions of work, and products of efficiency.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$272k (2024)

Expenses
$262k (2024)

Total Assets
$162k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$271,940
Expenses
$261,577
Net Income
$10,363
Net Assets
$161,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $269,167
99.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,773
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,771
7.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,665
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $161,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry L Brown (Local Recording Financial Secretary) $13,457 $0 $1,549
Bryan M Shoffner (Local Vice President / Local Chairman) $2,440 $0 $3,021
Justin Ratcliffe (Local Chairman And Local Trustee) $1,520 $0 $333
Brevin White (Local Chairman) $1,113 $0 $1,324
Johnathon L Neal (Local Chairman) $1,036 $0 $1,229
Craig R Hipkins (Local President / Local Chairman) $529 $0 $601
Jay Fuller (Local Chairman) $338 $0 $541
Rusty Layne (Local Trustee) $338 $0 $147
Larry E Blankenship (Local Chairman) $0 $0 $1,035
David L Maxcy (Local Chairman) $0 $0 $793
James Holloway (Local Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Donald W Parks (2nd Local Vice President, Local Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Crawford (Local Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stephen R Bellis (Local Chairman) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 26, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$265,477
Expenses
$273,684
Net Income
-$8,207
Net Assets
$151,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $264,334
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,143
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,349
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,302
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $151,302
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry L Brown (Local Recording Financial Secretary) $16,292 $0 $2,206
Bryan M Shoffner (Local Vice President / Local Chairman) $3,055 $0 $3,173
Brevin White (Local Chairman) $2,137 $0 $1,851
Larry E Blankenship (Local Chairman) $1,218 $0 $2,474
David L Maxcy (Local Chairman) $1,186 $0 $1,882
James Holloway (Local Chairman) $1,182 $0 $1,928
Donald W Parks (2nd Local Vice President, Local Chairman) $1,175 $0 $1,265
Johnathon L Neal (Local Chairman) $1,136 $0 $2,031
Justin Ratcliffe (Local Chairman And Local Trustee) $981 $0 $804
Craig R Hipkins (Local President / Local Chairman) $825 $0 $1,478
Rusty Layne (Local Trustee) $162 $0 $47
Jerome Crawford (Local Trustee) $0 $0 $84
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990
Filed on March 24, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,504
Expenses
$214,733
Net Income
-$8,229
Net Assets
$159,493
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $206,415
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $89
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,535
11.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $159,493
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $159,493
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry L Brown (Local Recording Financial Secretary) $13,739 $0 $4,863
Justin Ratcliffe (Local Chairman And Local Trustee) $3,736 $0 $4,528
Donald W Parks (2nd Local Vice President, Local Chairman) $1,850 $0 $3,521
Jay C Fuller (Local Chairman) $1,708 $0 $3,322
Bryan M Shoffner (Local Vice President / Local Chairman) $1,601 $0 $1,818
Craig R Hipkins (Local President / Local Chairman) $1,139 $0 $1,398
Rusty Layne (Local Trustee) $712 $0 $847
Brevin White (Local Chairman) $623 $0 $1,527
Johnathon L Neal (Local Chairman) $427 $0 $1,111
Larry E Blankenship (Local Chairman) $0 $0 $1,494
David L Maxcy (Local Chairman) $0 $0 $693
Stephen R Bellis (Local Chairman) $0 $0 $630
Jason A Maldaner (Local Chairman / Local Trustee) $0 $0 $436
Troy L Hall (Local Chairman / Local Trustee) $0 $0 $301
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990
Filed on March 26, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$166,908
Expenses
$175,379
Net Income
-$8,471
Net Assets
$167,722
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $93
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $167,722
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $167,722
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jerry L Brown (Local Recording Financial Secretary) $12,382 $2,972
Bryan M Shoffner (Local Vice President / Local Chairman) $3,167 $1,573
Craig R Hipkins (Local President / Local Chairman) $1,566 $916
Donald W Parks (2nd Local Vice President, Local Chairman) $854 $853
Johnathon L Neal (Local Chairman) $569 $812
Jason A Maldaner (Local Chairman / Local Trustee) $427 $448
James G Holloway (Local Chairman) $142 $219
Larry E Blankenship (Local Chairman) $0 $301
Jay C Fuller (Local Chairman) $0 $0
Troy L Hall (Local Chairman / Local Trustee) $0 $452
David L Maxcy (Local Chairman) $0 $351
Eric W Chandler (Local Chairman) $0 $0
Stephen R Bellis (Local Chairman) $0 $343
Perry A Carter (Local Trustee) $0 $582
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990-EZ
Filed on March 27, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$177,763
Expenses
$200,233
Net Income
-$22,470
Net Assets
$176,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $151
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $176,193
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $176,193
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jerry L Brown (Recording Financial Secretary) $10,816 $452
Craig R Hipkins (1st Local Vice President / Local Chairman) $3,131 $2,315
Bryan M Shoffner (Local Chairman) $1,441 $1,015
Nathan R Lively (Local President / Local Chairman) $1,281 $826
Jason A Maldaner (Local Chairman) $712 $1,327
Johnathon L Neal (Local Chairman) $0 $0
Larry E Blankenship (Local Chairman) $0 $0
Jay C Fuller (Local Chairman) $0 $0
Troy L Hall (Local Chairman / Local Trustee) $0 $593
Donald W Parks (Local Trustee) $0 $116
Michael J Domby (Local Chairman) $0 $0
David L Maxcy (Local Chairman) $0 $0
Eric W Chandler (Local Chairman) $0 $0
Perry A Carter (Local Trustee) $0 $618
Stephen R Bellis (Local Chairman) $0 $518
Kyle H Morrison (Local Chairman) $0 $247
Patrick R Stephenson (Local Chairman) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 6, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$299,461
Expenses
$296,645
Net Income
$2,816
Net Assets
$198,663
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $299,257
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $204
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,322
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $198,663
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $198,663

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$290,597
Expenses
$311,964
Net Income
-$21,367
Net Assets
$195,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $290,425
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $172
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,163
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,847
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $195,847

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$288,554
Expenses
$289,158
Net Income
-$604
Net Assets
$217,214
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $288,439
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $115
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $17,226
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $217,214
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $217,214

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$304,766
Expenses
$310,048
Net Income
-$5,282
Net Assets
$217,818
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,649
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $117
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,980
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $217,818
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $217,818

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$323,270
Expenses
$314,116
Net Income
$9,154
Net Assets
$223,100
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $323,174
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $96
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,649
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $223,100
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $223,100

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$309,742
Expenses
$301,788
Net Income
$7,954
Net Assets
$213,945
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $309,652
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $90
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,187
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $213,945
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $213,945

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$291,359
Expenses
$257,637
Net Income
$33,722
Net Assets
$205,991
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $291,207
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $152
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,493
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,991
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $205,991

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$205,461
Expenses
$186,064
Net Income
$19,397
Net Assets
$152,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,649
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $812
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,979
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,240
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $152,240

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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