Arts & Culture
The American Coaster Enthusiasts Inc
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Total revenue
$1.7M
Total expenses
$1.6M
Net assets
$1.5M
Grants received
$5K
4 grants
EIN
042983095
Tax year
2024
Mission
To foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of the art of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel coaster.
Programs
3 programs
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 their 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.
Awarded grants to four amusement parks for the restoration, rehabilitation, and preservation of their roller coasters. Awarded landmark coaster designation to 3 roller coasters. Coaster landmarks are roller coaster that have been determined to by historically significant to the amusement industry.
Produced and released a documentary film, "the legacy of schwarzkopf". This film documents the life and contributions to the amusement industry of anton schwarzkopf and the schwarzkopf company. Maintained archival collection of documents and memoriabilia of the american coaster enthusiasts and the amusement park industry.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
16 listed
ELIZABETH RINGAS
PRESIDENT
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30 hrs/wk
DAVID DRAGUN
VICE PRESIDENT
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6 hrs/wk
JEFF NIEMIEC
SECRETARY
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6 hrs/wk
CHRIS TILSLEY
TREASURER
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10 hrs/wk
DAN JONES
DIRECTOR
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16 hrs/wk
JOSEPH CIZA
DIRECTOR
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5 hrs/wk
ROB ASCOUGH
DIRECTOR
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3 hrs/wk
ARIC AUSTERMANN
DIRECTOR
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10 hrs/wk
DEREK PERRY
DIRECTOR
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40 hrs/wk
JAVAN TOWNSEND
DIRECTOR
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5 hrs/wk
JOSH BROWN
DIRECTOR
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10 hrs/wk
ROBERT ULRICH
DIRECTOR
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5 hrs/wk
STEVE BERTO PAST
DIRECTOR
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16 hrs/wk
LEE ANN DRAUD PAST
DIRECTOR
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3 hrs/wk
MAY REINERT PAST
DIRECTOR
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5 hrs/wk
JIMMY TITKO PAST
DIRECTOR
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10 hrs/wk
Grants received
Showing 4 of 4
Funded by
$5K from 2 funders · 4 grants · 2021–2023
$5K · 3 grants · 2021–2023
$300 · 1 grant · 2022