EIN 23-2759885

America on Wheels

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
America on Wheels preserves, collects and exhibits artifacts pertaining to over-the-road transportation. The museum tells the story of people and products on the move, showcasing the profound impact transportation has had on daily lives. In 2019, over 3,000 school-aged children experienced the museum's exhibits alongside over 30,000 visitors.
Total revenues
$773,897
2022
Total expenses
$613,164
2022
Total assets
$4,265,834
2022
Num. employees
5
2022

Program areas at America on Wheels

America on Wheels museum tells the story of people and products on the move, which includes the tremendous impact transportation has had on daily lives. The museum had over 3,000 school-aged children visit the museum in 2020 and over 30,000 visitors. The museum offers free sundays to children 12 and under as they learn about horse-drawn carriages to today's sleekest race cars and everything in between including hot rods, open touring cars, roadsters, hard tops, trucks, motorcycles and bikes. Educational programs include safety square where adults and children are offered programs to make them more aware of how to be safer when walking, running, cycling, riding wheeled vehicles and driving or riding in a car. Additionally, the restoration learning center provides a hands-on-learning environment that educate everyone on the intricacies of the mechanical and creative processes involved in vehicle restoration. Over 75 automotive exhibits to enjoy with the addition of an auto art gallery and a changing exhibit gallery that changes every 6 months.

Who funds America on Wheels

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Americas Automotive TrustProceeds From America Automotive Trust's Annual Fundraiser To Support Operations.$58,577
Americas Automotive TrustAffiliated Distribution for Operations.$50,000
Julius and Katheryn Hommer FoundationGeneral Operating$10,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at America on Wheels

NameTitleCompensation
Linda MerkelExecutive Director$80,815
Gary GartnerChairman$0
David L MadeiraVice Chair$0
Tom HedgesSecretary$0
William T WeyerhaeuserVice Chair$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for America on Wheels

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$628,665
Program services$102,167
Investment income and dividends$9,927
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$18,540
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-557
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$15,139
Miscellaneous revenues$16
Total revenues$773,897

Form 990s for America on Wheels

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-07990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
March 21, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 36 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $58,577 from Americas Automotive Trust
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
5 N Front St
Allentown, PA 18102
Metro area
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
County
Lehigh County, PA
Website URL
americaonwheels.org/ 
Phone
(610) 432-4200
IRS details
EIN
23-2759885
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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