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PRESCOTT ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB

PRESCOTT, AZ · EIN 237288886 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.paacaz.com
revenue
$38K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$149K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN ACQUIRING, RESTORING AND EXHIBITING ANTIQUE OR SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES. THIS INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PARADES AND DISPLAYS. ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND DOES OTHER CHARITABLE WORKS SUCH AS VETERANS SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS

profile · synthesized from sources

Prescott Antique Auto Club (PAAC) organizes the annual Watson Lake Car Show and related events in Prescott, Arizona, featuring antique vehicles, a swap meet, car corral, and old engine displays. The club promotes the preservation and enjoyment of vintage vehicles and machinery, hosting regular meetings, tours, and community events. The event draws over 6,000 visitors annually and has been running for over 50 years.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Car Corral
Area for individuals to display and sell their vehicles for $30, available all weekend during the Watson Lake Show.
Monthly Cruise-Ins and Tours
Regular club-hosted events including monthly cruise-ins, tours, and mini car shows throughout the Prescott region.
Old Engine Fire-Up
Demonstration area showcasing antique gas and steam engines and machinery, allowing public interaction with owners.
Swap Meet / Parts Exchange
Approximately 150 vendor spaces for selling automotive parts and items, held during the Watson Lake Show.
Watson Lake Car Show
Annual two-day event featuring up to 200 show cars, trucks, and special interest vehicles from 1914 to 2001, with handcrafted trophies and special classes for VWs and first responders.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Heritage Streetcar and Transit Vehicle Restoration 5 activities
    • Preservation and Restoration of Antique Vehicles
      The club preserves and promotes the enjoyment of antique machinery, engines, vehicles, vintage scooters, and motorcycles. Members engage in the acquisition, restoration, and exhibition of these vehicles, including specific projects like the restoration of a 1927 Star Touring Car and Bus 4 of Prescott Public Schools. The club also owns an iconic 1931 Seagrave Firetruck.
    • Preserving and restoring antique vehicles
      Preserves and promotes the enjoyment of antique machinery, engines, vehicles, vintage scooters, and motorcycles. This includes the acquisition, restoration, and exhibition of antique, vintage, and special interest vehicles, such as the restoration of Bus 4 of Prescott Public Schools and a 1927 Star Touring Car.
    • Promotes preservation of antique vehicles and machinery
      Supports the acquisition, restoration, and exhibition of antique, vintage, and special interest vehicles, engines, machinery, and related materials, fostering member and public enjoyment of these historical artifacts.
    • Promoting and Preserving Antique Vehicles
      Promotes the acquisition, restoration, preservation, and enjoyment of antique machinery, engines, vehicles, vintage scooters, and motorcycles, including undertaking restoration projects of historical vehicles.
    • Restores and maintains historic vehicles
      Engages in the restoration and preservation of historic vehicles, including the completion of a 1927 Star Touring Car once owned by Sharlot Hall and the ongoing restoration of Bus 4 of Prescott Public Schools. The club owns and maintains an iconic 1931 Seagrave Firetruck.
  • Classic & Custom Car Shows 4 activities
    • Organizes annual Watson Lake Car Show and Swap Meet
      Hosts the annual Watson Lake Car Show, Swap Meet, Car Corral, and Old Engine Fire-Up event, attracting over 6,000 visitors and featuring up to 200 show vehicles, approximately 150 vendor spaces, and a dedicated area for antique machinery and engines. The event includes raffles, 50/50 drawings, and awards approximately 40 handcrafted trophies across various vehicle classes.
    • Organizing and hosting antique auto shows and related events
      Organizes and hosts the annual Watson Lake Car Show, Swap Meet, Car Corral, and Old Engine Fire-Up event, attracting over 6,000 visitors and featuring up to 200 show cars, trucks, and special interest vehicles. The club also organizes mini car shows, parades, monthly tours, monthly cruise-ins, and swap meets, including 50/50 drawings and raffle prizes.
    • Organizing the Annual Watson Lake Car Show and Swap Meet
      Organizes an annual event that includes a car show featuring up to 200 antique, vintage, and special interest vehicles, a swap meet with approximately 150 vendor spaces, a Car Corral for vehicle sales, and an "Old Engine Fire-Up" display, attracting over 6,000 visitors.
    • Organizing the Annual Watson Lake Car Show and Swap Meet
      The club organizes an annual event at Watson Lake that includes a car show featuring up to 200 antique, vintage, and special interest vehicles, a swap meet with approximately 150 vendor spaces, a Car Corral for vehicle sales, and an "Old Engine Fire-Up" area. The event attracts over 6,000 visitors and includes raffle prize drawings and awards approximately 40 handcrafted trophies.
  • Recreational Vehicle & Automotive Social Rides 3 activities
    • Hosting Member Gatherings and Events
      Hosts regular general meetings, weekly gatherings at the clubhouse for members, and various other events such as mini car shows, parades, monthly tours, and cruise-ins, often including raffles and open to the public.
    • Hosting Member and Public Events
      The club regularly schedules and hosts various events for members and the public, including mini car shows, parades, monthly tours, monthly cruise-ins with 50/50 drawings and raffle prizes, and general meetings at the clubhouse with refreshments. Weekly gatherings at the clubhouse sometimes involve maintenance or club projects.
    • Plans and promotes regional automotive events
      Organizes a variety of recurring events such as mini car shows, parades, monthly tours, cruise-ins, and swap meets, including participation in external events like the Prescott Tractor Pull. Cruise-Ins are open to the public and include raffle prizes.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Hosting regular club meetings and gatherings
      Holds general meetings at the PAAC building with refreshments, welcoming members and visitors. The club also hosts weekly gatherings for members at the clubhouse, which may involve maintenance, groundskeeping, or club projects.
    • Hosts regular member events and gatherings
      Conducts weekly member gatherings at the PAAC Clubhouse for socializing, maintenance, groundskeeping, and club projects, along with monthly general meetings that include light refreshments and are open to members and visitors. The Board of Directors meets monthly at the clubhouse.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$3K7%
Program service revenue
Investment income$1430%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$149K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$149K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -9.3%
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Calvary Chapel Partner — Hosts a classic car show in Camp Verde, AZ.
  • City of Prescott Partner — Collaborates by linking to City of Prescott resources for Watson Lake Park information and tourism.
  • Goodwill Industries Partner — Provides parking lot space for the Mustang Project Car Show in Prescott Valley, AZ.
  • Haven Health Prescott Partner — Hosts a classic car show in Prescott, AZ.
  • Mustang Project Car Show Partner — Hosts a car show in Prescott Valley, AZ.
  • Orchard Ranch Resort Partner — Hosts a car show in Prescott Valley, AZ.
  • Prescott Public Schools Partner — Restoring Bus 4 for Prescott Public Schools
  • Sally B's Cafe Partner — Hosts a classic car show in Prescott Valley, AZ.
  • Sharlot Hall Museum Partner — The restored 1927 Star Touring Car can be seen in the Transportation building at the museum.
  • Sherwin - Williams Partner — Hosts a car show in Chino Valley, AZ.
  • arizonacarshows.com Partner — Refers to arizonacarshows.com for more regional cruise and show information.