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EIN 04-2983095

The American Coaster Enthusiasts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Grand Prairie
State
Texas
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
The American Coaster Enthusiasts fosters and promotes the conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of the art of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel coaster. It offers bi-monthly magazines, newsletters, a calendar and web publications to its members as part of their membership. The company publishes two magazines and a calendar. Rollercoaster! Magazine is published four times a year with in-depth articles. Programs include conventions and conferences held throughout the nation.
Total revenues
$682,642
2022
Total expenses
$578,424
2022
Total assets
$1,419,224
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at The American Coaster Enthusiasts

Conventions and conferences held throughout The nation.
Bi-monthly magazine, newletters, calendar and web publications for membership. The company publishes two magazines and a calendar. Magazines are sent to members as part of thier membership. Rollercoaster! Magazine is published 4 times a year with in depth articles relating to coasters and amusement parks. The calendar is published annually and is for sale to members. Ace news is done online and provides industry and club related articles.

Grants made by The American Coaster Enthusiasts

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Roller Coaster Museum and ArchivesRoller Coaster Restoration/renovation$7,000

Who funds The American Coaster Enthusiasts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family FoundationDedicated To the Preservation, Promotion, Appreciation and Safe Enjoyment of Roller Coasts$2,000
Mckesson FoundationCharitable$300

Personnel at The American Coaster Enthusiasts

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth RingasPresident$0
Chris TilsleyTreasurer$0
Jeff NiemiecSecretary$0
David DragunVice President$0
Cheri ArmstrongPast Treasurer "past$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The American Coaster Enthusiasts

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$264,891
Program services$374,071
Investment income and dividends$24,306
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,216
Miscellaneous revenues$14,158
Total revenues$682,642

Form 990s for The American Coaster Enthusiasts

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-08990View PDF
2021-122022-05-12990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122020-09-24990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family Foundation
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
3508 Pecos Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Tarrant County, TX
Website URL
aceonline.org/default.aspx 
Phone
(469) 278-6223
IRS details
EIN
04-2983095
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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