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.
Public Charity
THE AMERICAN COASTER ENTHUSIASTS INC
THE AMERICAN COASTER ENTHUSIASTS INC is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $1.7M, expenses of $1.6M, total assets of $1.7M. Imperigo tracks 23 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $353K.
EIN: 042983095
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$1.7M
Total Expenses$1.6M
Total Assets$1.7M
Grants Given23
Grant Total$353K
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
TO ASSIST THE AMUSEMENT PARK WITH MAINTENACE OF ITS ROLLER COASTER.
$20,000
WAVERLY ENTERTAINMENT DBA CAMDEN PARK
TO ASSIST THE AMUSEMENT PARK WITH MAINTENACE ON THE BIG DIPPER ROLLER COASTER.
$20,000
WAVERLY ENTERTAINMENT DBA CAMDEN PARK
TO ASSIST THE AMUSEMENT PARK WITH MAINTENACE ON THE BIG DIPPER ROLLER COASTER.
$10,000
TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF GIVING MAKE A WISH KIDS A VACATION TO THE ORLANDO THEME PARKS.
$6,000
LAKEMONT PARK
ROLLER COASTER RESTORATION/RENOVATION
$10,750
Showing up to 5 of 23 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Aric Austermann
TREASURER
Chris Tilsley
DIRECTOR
Dan Jones
VICE PRESIDENT
David Dragun
DIRECTOR
Derek Perry
PRESIDENT
Elizabeth Ringas
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7M | $1.6M | $1.7M |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $1.1M | $1.6M |
| 2022 | $683K | $578K | $1.4M |
| 2021 | $575K | $588K | $1.5M |
| 2020 | $278K | $273K | $1.3M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $278K to $1.7M (+497%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in FL, IA, IN, NY, OR, PA, and 2 other states.
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