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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1107922

PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC

Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80906

Financials

$2.1M$2.1M2023$2.7M$2.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,671,892$2,326,730$345,162$2,582,408$145,364$2,437,044
December 31, 2023990$2,142,769$2,055,264$87,505$2,457,826$423,317$2,034,509
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$2,528,149
Investment income
$75,582
Net gain from sales of assets
$22,674
Other revenue
$68,161

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$19,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$143,230
Other salaries and wages
$288,202
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$499,820
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,652
Occupancy
$3,413
Travel
$36,559
Depreciation
$11,943
Program services (functional)
$2,249,932
Management and general (functional)
$76,798

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,457,826
Total assets, end of year
$2,582,408
Total liabilities, end of year
$145,364
Net assets, end of year
$2,437,044
Land, buildings and equipment
$100,867
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,434,179
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,865
Gross receipts
$2,717,240
Employees
5
Volunteers
300
Year formed
1916
State of legal domicile
CO

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa EickhoffCEO
Officer
40$143,230
Frederick A VeitchChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Mike Bukowski1st Vice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Peter FreytagTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Marla WisemanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Bob GillisDirector Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0
Amanda BaidaBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jim JordanBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Luke R SmithBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Matthew AngelidisBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Megan LeathamBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Roger LovellBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Steve MatthiesenBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Steve SmithBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Theo GregoryBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL J BUKOWSKIVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB GILLISPast Board Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PETER FREYTAGTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LAURA MUIRSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
THEO GREGORYBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
LOU MELLINIBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE SMITHBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
FREDERICK VEITCHChairman Board Trustee
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHUCK DELICHBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
MARLA WISEMANBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE MATTHIESENBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
LUKE R SMITHBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
MEGAN LEATHAMBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
ROGER LOVELLBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM JORDANBoard Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1631 MESA AVE STE E, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80906-2960
In care of
% PETER FREYTAG
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Melissa Eickhoff, 1631 Mesa Avenue B, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Signed the 990
Melissa Eickhoff, CEO
Phone
(719) 685-4400
Return prepared by
BiggsKofford PC

Mission

The PPIHC Education Museum provides public education through its museum about the history of auto racing on Pikes Peak, conducts the annual PPIHC race and reports on technology development in racing.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Museum Race Division conducts the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb automobile race which supports the Museum along with the Museum education programs and community outreach.
    Expenses $1,402,262 · grants $19,500 · revenue $2,421,408
  • The PPIHC Administration provides support for the permanent museum, the traveling museum, the operational administration of the PPIHC Organization, the annual PPIHC race, as well as the promotion of all public education and community outreach. The Museum provides financial and operational support to the City of Colorado Springs through the Pikes Peak Highway Authority along with the operational support to the City of Colorado Springs for the conduct of the annual PPIHC Fan Fest Community event.
    Expenses $779,070 · revenue $42,499
  • The PPIHC Museum in concert with the City of Colorado Springs conducts the annual Fan Fest event. Open to the Community and all visitors, the Fan Fest event highlights the history of racing on Pikes Peak displaying significant historical race cars & memorabilia. Fan Fest promotes the City of Colorado Springs, its agencies and organizations supporting the City, as well as the annual PPIHC Race. This annual event provides a public forum showcasing the Hill Climb Race; provides tours through the museum with access to drivers, race officials and to the agencies of the City of Colorado Springs.
    Expenses $68,600 · revenue $106,741

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1107922
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1989
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,582,408
Income (IRS master file)
$2,717,240

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,671,892$2,326,730$2,582,408XML
990December 2023$2,142,769$2,055,264$2,457,826XML
990December 2022$1,876,764$2,008,480$2,205,902IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-1107922).

Questions about PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC

What is the EIN of PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC is 84-1107922.
Is PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Melissa Eickhoff.
Who are the officers and directors of PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,230 (Melissa Eickhoff, CEO).
How much revenue does PIKES PEAK AUTO HILL CLIMB EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,671,892, expenses of $2,326,730 and total assets of $2,582,408 at year end.

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