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Your financial contributions to the NKPHTS help support the society’s mission to preserve the history and legacy of the Nickel Plate Road, its predecessors, and affiliates through ongoing educational and preservation programs.

The Nickel Plate Road Historical & Technical Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent of current US Tax Law and IRS Regulations. The Society gratefully accepts financial donations of any amount, but those that exceed $250.00 are acknowledged in writing for tax verification purposes.

Donations are accepted and applied to a wide range of programs and projects that benefit the NKPHTS, its members, and its Nickel Plate Road Historical Collections at the Western New York Railway Historical Society. Scroll down to learn more about the NKPHTS’s donation funds, or donate now using the information below!

Founder’s Fund

A tax-deductible gift to the Annual Founder's Fund Gift Campaign is an excellent way for the membership to financially support the mission of the NKPHTS. Established in 2004, the funds raised through this annual campaign are used to provide ongoing financial assistance for the society's major programs, including the Archives, Digital Imaging Program, NKPHTS.org website as well as the acquisition of unique photographic material for the society's publications; all of which directly support the society's preservation, historical and educational objectives. Distributions and supplemental budget allocations from the Founder's Fund are the sole responsibility of the NKPHTS Board of Directors.

No gift is too small! 100% of every dollar you give goes directly to the NKPHTS, and is used exclusively for the development and implementation of Society programs and projects. With your financial assistance, the society's funding goals are achievable, so please send your donation today!

Download the Founder's Fund flyer and donation form here.

Historic Preservation Archives Fund

Your tax deductible gift to this fund will be used for the acquisition and maintenance of historic material, documents and photographs relating to the Nickel Plate Road, its constituent, and affiliated railroads. Funds are also used for the digital preservation program, including scanning material to be placed on the internet at archive.nkphts.org.

McCaleb-Rehor Prototype Preservation Fund

Your tax deductible gift to this fund will go towards the creation of grants to preserve Nickel Plate Road Prototype equipment & buildings. Non-profit organizations can apply for a McCaleb-Rehor Grant of $3,000 to help with the cost of restoring and maintaining Nickel Plate prototype equipment, rolling stock, or buildings. (If your organization would like to apply for such a grant, please download and complete the application form here.)

Modeling Projects Fund

Your tax deductible gift to this fund will go towards the development and implementation of the Society's modeling program.

NKPHTS Publications Fund

Your tax deductible gift to this fund goes directly towards publishing costs and technical improvements relating to the Nickel Plate Road Magazine and the Society's Publishing Program.

memorial Fund

Each year, the NKPHTS is saddened by the loss of several of its members, many of whom have been part of the society's "family" for many years. The society is also often advised of the passing of former Nickel Plate employees, each of whom contributed to the history and legacy of the railroad our organization works so hard to preserve. In response to numerous requests, the Board of Directors of the Nickel Plate Road Historical & Technical Society, Inc. is pleased to announce the creation of a Memorial Fund to honor deceased members of the society, as well as former employees of the Nickel Plate Road who have passed away. This Board-directed fund will accept donations of any size from family members, friends, fellow NKPHTS members, other rail-related organizations, and the public in memory of any deceased society member or deceased NKP employee.

To download a flyer about the Memorial Fund, please click here. When donating, include the name of the memorial recipient, whether they were a society member or NKP employee, and the donor's relationship to that individual.