named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Big Bear Bash
Member event held in Big Bear, CA, featuring vintage dune buggies and enthusiast meetups
Manx On the Banx (MOTB)
Annual event series celebrating the Meyers Manx dune buggy with gatherings, rides, and community tributes
Save the Texas Dune Buggy Rally
Event dedicated to preserving dune buggy culture and honoring Bruce’s contributions to off-road vehicle design
activities · 4 groups
what they do
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Meyers Manx Authentication & Technical Support 16 activities
- Advocates for hobby-related political awarenessKeeps members informed about legislative and political issues impacting dune buggy ownership and use, supporting advocacy efforts within the enthusiast community.
- Advocating for the Dune Buggy HobbyThe Manx Club informs its members about political actions that may affect the dune buggy hobby.
- Advocating for the Dune Buggy HobbyThe Manx Club informs its members about political actions that may affect the dune buggy hobby.
- Authenticates Meyers Manx vehiclesProvides official authentication services for Meyers Manx buggies for a $20 fee, including guidance on the authentication process to verify vehicle legitimacy.
- Authenticating Meyers Manx BuggiesThe Manx Club authenticates Meyers Manx buggies for a fee and provides guidance to members on how to authenticate their vehicles.
- Authenticating Meyers Manx BuggiesThe Manx Club authenticates Meyers Manx buggies for a fee and provides guidance on the authentication process.
- Authenticating Meyers Manx BuggiesThe Manx Club authenticates Meyers Manx buggies for a fee of $20, and provides guidance on the authentication process.
- Authenticating Meyers Manx BuggiesThe Manx Club authenticates Meyers Manx buggies for a fee of $20 and provides guidance on the authentication process.
- Authenticating Meyers Manx BuggiesThe organization authenticates Meyers Manx buggies for a fee and provides guidance to members on how to authenticate their buggies.
- Informing Members on Political ActionsThe Manx Club informs its members about political actions that may affect the dune buggy hobby.
- Informing Members on Political ActionsThe Manx Club informs its members about political actions that may affect the dune buggy hobby.
- Provides technical and historical resources for Meyers Manx buggiesOffers members access to technical articles, "how-to" guides on vehicle maintenance and modification, and historical information about Bruce Meyers and the Meyers Manx dune buggy. Also publishes a quarterly newsletter, "Manx Mania," with tech tips and member spotlights.
- Providing Technical Resources and InformationThe organization offers technical articles and "how-to" guides on various aspects of Meyers Manx maintenance and customization, such as rear end adjustment, frame shortening, wiring, and seat lowering. It also provides historical information about Bruce Meyers and the Meyers Manx dune buggy.
- Providing Technical Resources and InformationThe organization offers technical articles and "how-to" guides on various aspects of Meyers Manx maintenance and customization, such as rear end adjustment, frame shortening, wiring, and seat lowering. It also provides historical information about Bruce Meyers and the Meyers Manx dune buggy.
- Providing Technical Resources and InformationThe Manx Club offers members access to a range of technical articles and "how-to" guides on topics such as rear end adjustment, frame shortening, wiring, and seat lowering. It also provides historical information about Bruce Meyers and the Meyers Manx dune buggy.
- Providing Technical Resources and InformationThe Manx Club offers members access to technical articles and "how-to" guides on topics such as rear end adjustment, frame shortening, wiring, and seat lowering. It also provides historical information about Bruce Meyers and the Meyers Manx dune buggy.
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Member Networking & Communication Services 11 activities
- Facilitating Member Communication and CommunityThe club operates member forums with a substantial number of posts, topics, and members, fostering discussions on build threads, events, technical questions, and buggy showcases. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter, "Manx Mania," which includes club news, tech tips, and member spotlights, with an archive accessible to members.
- Maintaining Member Forums and Community EngagementThe Manx Club operates online member forums for community connection and discussions on topics including build threads, events, technical questions, and buggy showcases, with a substantial archive of posts, topics, and images.
- Operates member forums and online community platformsManages online forums for member engagement, including discussions on builds, technical questions, event planning, and showcases. The forum contains over 28,000 posts, 3,900 topics, and 5,800 images, with 1,773 registered members.
- Operating Member ForumsThe organization maintains active online forums for its members, facilitating discussions on topics including build threads, events, technical questions, and buggy showcases. These forums have a substantial number of posts, topics, and members, and include image sharing.
- Operating Member Forums and Community PlatformsThe Manx Club maintains online member forums for community connection and discussions on topics including build threads, events, technical questions, and buggy showcases. These forums have a substantial number of posts, topics, members, and images.
- Operating Member Forums and Community PlatformsThe organization maintains active member forums with thousands of posts, topics, and members, facilitating discussions on various subjects including build threads, events, technical questions, and buggy showcases.
- Provides archival access and merchandise servicesGrants members access to a digital archive of the club’s quarterly newsletter "Manx Mania" from 2008 to present and offers merchandise shipping (e.g., shirts) for $15 per item to non-event attendees.
- Publishing a Quarterly NewsletterThe organization publishes a quarterly newsletter, "Manx Mania," which includes club news, tech tips, and member spotlights. Members also have access to an archive of past newsletters dating back to 2008.
- Publishing a Quarterly NewsletterThe Manx Club publishes a quarterly newsletter, "Manx Mania," which includes club news, tech tips, and member spotlights. Members have access to an archive of these newsletters dating back to 2008.
- Publishing a Quarterly NewsletterThe Manx Club publishes a quarterly newsletter, "Manx Mania," which includes club news, tech tips, and member spotlights. Members have access to an archive of these newsletters dating from 2008 to the present.
- Publishing a Quarterly NewsletterThe Manx Club publishes a quarterly newsletter, "Manx Mania," which includes club news, tech tips, and member spotlights. Members have access to an archive of these newsletters dating from 2008 to the present.
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Off-Road Motor & Mountain Bike Racing Events 5 activities
- Facilitates geocaching and recreational driving activitiesOrganizes specialty activities such as buggy geocaching and scenic street cruises, enhancing member engagement through interactive and exploratory events.
- Organizes and hosts regional dune buggy eventsPlans and conducts annual club events such as "Buggies in the Berkshires," "Big Bear Bash," and "Pismo '26 @ Rugged Radio's" featuring off-road runs, beach drives, and street cruises in various U.S. locations. Events include multi-day gatherings with organized activities and member participation.
- Organizing Meyers Manx Events and GatheringsThe Manx Club organizes and hosts various events for Meyers Manx enthusiasts, including multi-day gatherings like "Buggies in the Berkshires," "Big Bear Bash," "Pismo," "Manx Club in Gold Country," "Return to Lone Pine!", "Manx in Zion National Park," and "Buggy Daze in the Spa City." These events often include activities such as off-road mountain runs, beach runs, street cruises, and geocaching.
- Organizing Meyers Manx Events and RunsThe Manx Club organizes and hosts various events for Meyers Manx enthusiasts, including multi-day gatherings like "Buggies in the Berkshires," "Big Bear Bash," "Pismo," "Manx Club in Gold Country," "Return to Lone Pine!", "Manx in Zion National Park," and "Buggy Daze in the Spa City." These events feature activities such as off-road mountain runs, beach runs, street cruises, and geocaching.
- Organizing Meyers Manx Events and RunsThe Manx Club organizes and hosts various events and runs for Meyers Manx enthusiasts, including off-road mountain runs, beach runs, street cruises, and multi-day gatherings like "Buggies in the Berkshires" and "Big Bear Bash."
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Membership Application & Renewal Management 5 activities
- Membership ManagementThe Manx Club manages memberships, including allowing inactive members to renew and issuing new membership cards upon renewal, with a processing time of approximately two weeks.
- Membership ManagementThe organization manages membership, including allowing inactive members to renew and issuing new membership cards upon renewal.
- Membership ManagementThe organization manages membership, including allowing inactive members to renew and issuing new membership cards upon renewal, with a processing time of approximately two weeks.
- Membership ManagementThe Manx Club manages membership, including allowing inactive members to renew and issuing new membership cards upon renewal.
- Processing Membership RenewalsThe organization allows inactive members to renew their membership and issues new membership cards, with a processing time of approximately two weeks.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants$10K9%
Program service revenue$99K91%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$76K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$148K
Cash$148K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$148K
Liquid reserves23.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +18.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 7
- ANTHONY CUOZZO — Secretary
- DUANE FALLS — Director
- FARON SMITH — Director
- MICHAEL DARIO — President
- RICHARD CUSHMAN — Treasurer
- VINCENT PARISIEN — Vice President
- WINNIE MEYERS — Director
relationships · 2
who they work with
- PayPal Partner — Processes online membership payments for The Manx Club.
- Winnie Meyers Partner — Co-founded the Manx Club with Bruce Meyers.