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ARIZONA EARLY DAY GAS ENGINE AND TRACTOR ASSOCIATION

EL MIRAGE, AZ · EIN 860499549 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · aedgeta.org
revenue
$10K
expenses
$14K
net assets
$170K
employees
—
filing since
2019
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE PRESERVATION AND OPERATION OF ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona-based membership organization dedicated to preserving and operating antique farm equipment, particularly gas engines and tractors. The group hosts public events featuring tractor pulls, engine displays, farming demonstrations, and educational activities for all ages. It emphasizes intergenerational engagement and public education about historical agricultural technology.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Engine and Tractor Shows
Organizes public shows featuring displays of antique tractors and gas engines, craft shows, silent auctions, and hayrides
Farming Demonstrations
Live demonstrations of early farming techniques including plowing, threshing, hay baling, and cultivating corn using antique equipment
Public Education Events
Hosts events like Kids Drive, pedal tractor rides, and seat time on tractors for children at community festivals including Celebrate Mesa and Queen Creek Founders Day
Tractor Pulls
Competitive and exhibition tractor pulling events featuring antique, classic, and garden tractors at shows in Glendale and Apache Junction
activities · 5

what they do

direct service · 5
  • Facilitating member-to-member sales Industry-Specific Equipment and Job Listings
    Operates a "For-Sale" section on its website to allow members to buy and sell parts and equipment, providing national exposure through search engines.
  • Organizing and hosting events Livestock & Antique Farm Equipment Shows
    Organizes and hosts various events throughout Arizona, including antique tractor pulls, engine displays, equipment contests, silent auctions, demonstrations of early farming techniques (threshing and hay baling), craft shows, hayrides, and pedal tractor rides, to preserve and disseminate information about Arizona's agricultural history.
  • Organizing volunteer opportunities Event Information & Wayfinding Support
    Organizes volunteer opportunities for its shows in various locations, including Apache Junction and Glendale at Sahuaro Ranch.
  • Promoting the organization and its activities Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    Maintains a presence on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, publishes slideshows of events, and receives publicity in other club newsletters to promote the club and its activities.
  • Providing member services
    Provides meals for its members at events and sells hay exclusively to members, with leftover bales sold wholesale or donated to the Equine Rescue Center.
strategies · 3

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Intergenerational engagement and heritage transmission heritage_preservation unique to this org
    By using social media and educational outreach, the organization actively engages younger generations in the restoration and operation of historic equipment, ensuring the continuity of mechanical heritage and fostering long-term community involvement.
  • Member-focused resource and marketplace development online marketplace unique to this org
    The organization builds a centralized, accessible resource hub through its website and social media, enabling member-exclusive sales and creating a national marketplace for hobby-related items, thereby strengthening member value and community cohesion.
  • Preservation through restoration and education restoration_and_preservation unique to this org
    The organization restores early day gas engines, tractors, and related agricultural equipment to preserve mechanical heritage, while using education and hands-on interaction to promote the historical significance of these machines.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$601%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$170K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$170K
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue +11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 1
  • GERALD GEIGER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Arizona Early Day Gas Engines and Tractor Association Partner — Listed as a friend
  • City of Glendale Partner — Listed as a friend
  • City of Peoria Partner — Listed as a friend
  • Equine Rescue Center Partner — Receives donated leftover hay bales.
  • Joe's Barbecue Partner — Provided barbecue beef, pork, chicken, and ribs for a member feast.
  • S.R.P Partner — Listed as a friend
  • Schnepf Farms Partner — Listed as a friend
  • Southwest Gas Corporation Partner — Listed as a friend
  • Tractor Supply Partner — Listed as a friend
  • Western New York Two Cylinder Club Partner — Received publicity in their newsletter after their members participated in AEDGE&TA events.