500 Museum of Wheels Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TERRE HAUTE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it made $52K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $86K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+2.1% YoY
Revenue
$93K
+100.5% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$52K
-43.4% YoY
Expenses
$62K
-39.9% YoY
About 500 Museum of Wheels Inc
Based on IRS filings
500 Museum of Wheels Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TERRE HAUTE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it made $52K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $86K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,502,744 | $1,471,318 | $1,527,841 |
| Revenue | $93,400 | $46,582 | $187,600 |
| Expenses | $61,974 | $103,105 | $128,122 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $52,038 | $91,980 | $117,238 |
| Net Investment Income | $85,773 | $35,457 | $176,716 |
| Distributable Amount | $68,306 | $79,378 | $86,232 |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia L Smith | Sec/Treas | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey B Smith | President | 1 | — |
| Henry T Smith | Vice President | 5 | $24,000 |
Subject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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