The mission of the Branford Electric Railway Association, Inc. doing business as the Shore Line Trolley Museum is to share with a diverse audience the story of the trolley and related forms of public transportation in their historical context.In 1983, the railway, along with the entire museum collection, was recognized as a National Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places. BERA is the organization behind the Shore Line Trolley Museum.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $88k $95k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BRANFORD ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOC INC equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 30%
from 2023
From $68k in 2023 to $88k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 30% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 12%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BRANFORD ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOC INC
What does the Board Member of BRANFORD ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOC INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of BRANFORD ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOC INC received $88,067 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at BRANFORD ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOC INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at BRANFORD ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOC INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BRANFORD ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOC INC equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are BRANFORD ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOC INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BRANFORD ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOC INC reported $528k in total revenue and $718k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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