The American Coaster Enthusiasts Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $574.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Founding
- 12/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-2983095
Organization Overview
The American Coaster Enthusiasts Inc is located in Grand Prairie, TX. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Coaster Enthusiasts Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Coaster Enthusiasts Inc generated $574.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $587.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, American Coaster Enthusiasts Inc has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $361,900. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, APPRECIATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ART OF THE CLASSIC WOODEN ROLLER COASTER AND THE CONTEMPORARY STEEL COASTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Ulrich President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cheri Armstrong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 18 | $0 |
Jeff Niemiec Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Lisa Zagarella Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Berto Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jeremy Delong Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $195,984 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,122 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,106 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $279,661 |
| Investment income | $20,392 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $9,627 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $574,861 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $144,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $48,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $125 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,251 |
| Office expenses | $24,094 |
| Information technology | $9,004 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,900 |
| Travel | $8,829 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $377 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,706 |
| All other expenses | $19,132 |
| Total functional expenses | $587,790 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,024 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $289,783 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,126 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $25,580 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,316 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,089,938 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,478,767 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,134 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $178,028 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $250,162 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,228,605 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,478,767 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The American Coaster Enthusiasts Inc has awarded $142,500 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Arlington, TX PURPOSE: ROLLER COASTER RESTORATION/RENOVATION | $102,500 |
CLEMENTON PARK HOLDINGS LLC PURPOSE: ROLLER COASTER RESTORATION/RENOVATION | $10,000 |
ENCHANTED FOREST INC PURPOSE: ROLLER COASTER RESTORATION/RENOVATION | $10,000 |
INDIANA BEACH HOLDINGS LLC PURPOSE: ROLLER COASTER RESTORATION/RENOVATION | $10,000 |
NIAGARA AMUSEMENT PARK HOLDINGS LLC PURPOSE: ROLLER COASTER RESTORATION/RENOVATION | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Choral Directors Oklahoma City, OK | $6,300,966 | $4,541,805 |
Radio Advertising Bureau Inc Irving, TX | $1,650,812 | $4,069,423 |
Alpfa Inc Austin, TX | $2,203,417 | $4,356,739 |
Texas Society Of Architects Austin, TX | $4,439,706 | $3,150,924 |
Houston Chapter American Institute Of Architects Houston, TX | $892,719 | $1,154,952 |
Womans Club Of Fort Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | $3,875,727 | $886,310 |
Austin Chapter American Institute Of Architects Austin, TX | $1,324,649 | $1,027,697 |
Texas Press Association Austin, TX | $5,049,090 | $467,941 |
The American Coaster Enthusiasts Inc Grand Prairie, TX | $1,478,767 | $574,861 |
Louisiana Capital Certified Development Company Inc Lafayette, LA | $812,930 | $535,000 |
American Association Of Community Theatre Fort Worth, TX | $1,370,360 | $604,610 |
Aia Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA | $919,756 | $575,971 |