Wheels Through Time Museum Inc is located in Maggie Valley, NC. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2023, Wheels Through Time Museum Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wheels Through Time Museum 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 12/2023, Wheels Through Time Museum Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.7% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WHEELS THROUGH TIME MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO COLLECT,PRESERVE AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY OF THE MOTORCYCLE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATED AND PROMOTED MUSEUM DEDICATED TO PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION RELATED TO ANTIQUE CARS AND MOTORCYCLES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Walksler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $220,000 | 
| Steven Synder Web Manager | 45 | $176,564 | |
| Daphane Brown Treasurer | Trustee | 40 | $67,400 | 
| John Gustafson Director | Trustee | 20 | $58,800 | 
| Kris Estep Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $31,237 | 
| Trisha Walksler President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $12,000 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $258,367 | 
| Fundraising events | $12,022 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $62,625 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $62,625 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $333,014 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $664,636 | 
| Investment income | $127,366 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $42,053 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,512,536 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $299,769 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $2,979,374 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,950 | 
| 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. | $330,638 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,187 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $451,953 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $111,888 | 
| Payroll taxes | $49,604 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,991 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,916 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $163,839 | 
| Office expenses | $32,787 | 
| Information technology | $33,478 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $72,015 | 
| Travel | $29,773 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $65,961 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,979 | 
| Insurance | $50,065 | 
| All other expenses | $4,168 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,841,194 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $419,800 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,410,615 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $202,047 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,624,642 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $2,389,850 | 
| Total assets | $10,046,954 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,286 | 
| 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 | $1,246,430 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $769,500 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,042,216 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,820,238 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $184,500 | 
| 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 | $10,046,954 |