America On Wheels Inc is located in Allentown, PA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, America On Wheels Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. America On Wheels 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, America On Wheels Inc generated $482.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $568.4k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, COLLECT AND EXHIBIT ARTIFACTS, AND OTHER ARTIFACTS PERTAINING TO OVER-THE-ROAD TRANSPORTATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linda Merkel Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $77,250 |
Alan F Gross Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nicola Bulgari Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jack Curcio Chairman Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Gary Gartner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ed Welburn Jr Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $106,757 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $252,802 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $359,559 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $88,264 |
Investment income | $5,201 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $16,974 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,417 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $16,391 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $481,983 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $78,110 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,244 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $87,536 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,199 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,645 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,707 |
Office expenses | $8,975 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $103,469 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $478 |
Interest | $30,250 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $147,985 |
Insurance | $31,218 |
All other expenses | $3,914 |
Total functional expenses | $568,422 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $79,653 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $85,357 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $9,896 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,864 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,435,923 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $435,893 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $54,958 |
Total assets | $4,115,044 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $469,584 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $973,782 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,443,366 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,671,678 |
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 | $4,115,044 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that America On Wheels Inc has recieved totaling $22,541.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Century Fund Trust Allentown, PA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
Sylvia Perkin Perp Char Trst Fogelsville, PA PURPOSE: HOLIDAY TRAIN EXHIBIT + 500 CHILD ENTRY FEES | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $41 |
Beg. Balance | $411,757 |
Earnings | $24,136 |
Ending Balance | $435,893 |
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