EIN 35-6013771

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
113
State
Year formed
1957
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is The Greatest Race Course in the World and has played host to some of the biggest names in auto racing history. IMS is also the home of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500.
Also known as...
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation
Total revenues
$16,312,669
2022
Total expenses
$5,445,718
2022
Total assets
$27,846,137
2022
Num. employees
113
2022

Program areas at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation, Inc. Manages a museum, its collection and public programs. The museum's collection consists of historically and culturally significant items that include vehicles, race cars, racing artifacts, artwork, and publications. The museum offers a combination of rotating and permanent exhibits that focus on the history and impact of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, indycar racing, and motorsports. In addition, the museum offers unique tours of the Speedway track and facilities. Educational and information programming for the public ranging from students on a field trip to lifelong learning opportunities, is at the heart of the work of the museum. The museum also conducts a school day program each may for five practice days for the Indianapolis 500 mile race. Over 8,000 students participated in 2022.
The distinguished speaker series and fuel up fridays inform, educate and entertain racing enthusiasts through story-telling by and discussions with iconic racing personalities. Engaging an audience of 560 and 235 respectively for each event.
Restoration to preserve educate and celebrate racing history through items that are on display or participate in racing ceremonies ceremonies

Grants made by Indianapolis Motor Speedway

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Pebble Beach Company FoundationTrophy Funding$20,500

Who funds Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lilly EndowmentCapital Campaign$20,000,000
Sexton Charitable FoundationTo Support Ims Museum$1,000,000
Penske FoundationGeneral$250,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

NameTitleCompensation
Mandi BenderVice President of Operations
Kara Kovert PrayVice President of Marketing and Communications$102,300
Kara Kovert PrayVice President of Advancement
Jason VansickleVice President of Curation and Education
Phil FosterDirector of Finance
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for Indianapolis Motor Speedway

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,431,007
Program services$3,280,801
Investment income and dividends$309,046
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,308
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-721,053
Net income from fundraising events$-28,943
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$40,503
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$16,312,669

Form 990s for Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-09-01990View PDF
2020-122021-08-02990View PDF
2019-122020-10-22990View PDF
2018-122020-01-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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The Jewish MuseumNew York, NY$22,492,569
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Guild Hall of East HamptonEast Hampton, NY$7,346,391
Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM)Milwaukee, WI$13,067,827
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of FameDubuque, IA$6,756,279
The Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZ$10,832,510
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens TrustMiami, FL$21,650,771
Museum of the BibleOklahoma City, OK$62,675,127
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $20,000,000 from Lilly Endowment
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Hulman and Company Foundation
January 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Dyson Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4750 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Marion County, IN
Website URL
imsmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(317) 492-8500
Facebook page
IndianapolisMotorSpeedway 
Twitter profile
@ims 
IRS details
EIN
35-6013771
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1957
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0260654
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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