National Hot Rod Association
To improve business conditions in the sport of drag racing and in the hot rod industry, and promote and advance the common business interests of those engaged in the sport of drag racing and the hot rod industry, to promote safety, sportsmanship and fellowship and exchange of knowledge and information among hot rod enthusiasts, and to carry on the activities within the purview of section 501(c)(6) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, and California revenue and taxation section 23701e.
National Hot Rod Association at a glance
In short: National Hot Rod Association gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $86,703,727
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Hot Rod Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was RPM Ministry Inc ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How National Hot Rod Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $6K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RPM Ministry Inc Richardson, TX | Grant Assistance | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,703,727 | $96,662,196 | $92,494,120 | $6,000 | 1 | $2,477,228 |
| 2023 | $80,100,080 | $99,236,907 | $94,074,823 | $6,000 | 1 | $1,160,556 |
| 2022 | $70,216,676 | $88,809,883 | $82,386,401 | $6,300 | 1 | $298,634 |
| 2021 | $60,527,116 | $84,074,162 | $68,553,944 | $6,000 | 1 | $12,295,679 |
| 2020 | $40,984,221 | $39,532,721 | $47,413,520 | $5,950 | Total only | $47,930 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About National Hot Rod Association
Based on IRS filings
National Hot Rod Association is a public charity, based in San Dimas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $86.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Hot Rod Association is led by Glen Cromwell, President on every filing since 2020; all 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glen Cromwell
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$637K (2020) → $943K (2024)
Peter Clifford
CFO & Board Chairman
CEO & Board Chairman → CFO & Board Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$592K (2020) → $637K (2024)
Bradley Gerber
Vice President Sales & Chief Dvpmt
Vice President Sales & Chief Development → Vice President Sales & Chief Dvpmt, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$405K (2020) → $527K (2024)
Cheyenne Huang
Acting Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Edwin Desser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$36K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Joshua Peterson
Vice President Racing Administration
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$285K (2020) → $404K (2024)
Lee Ann Gliha
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2021) → $75K (2024)
Linda Louie
Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$415K (2020) → $440K (2024)
Michael Cohen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$36K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Ned Walliser
Vice President Competition
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$289K (2020) → $395K (2024)
Evan Jonat
Vice President Live Events
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$249K (2022) → $322K (2024)
Alen Cisija
Vice President & General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$473K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Graham Light (2020–2023) — Former Secretary
- Former: Stephen Reintjes (2022–2023) — Vice President Broadcasting
- Former: John Siragusa (2020–2021) — Senior Director Sales & Bus Dvpmt
- Former: Dallas Gardner (2020) — Former Board Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $943K, to Glen Cromwell (President). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Hot Rod Association
How much does National Hot Rod Association give each year?
National Hot Rod Association gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is National Hot Rod Association?
National Hot Rod Association reported $86.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $96.7M.
Where does National Hot Rod Association operate?
National Hot Rod Association has awarded grants in Texas.
What is National Hot Rod Association's EIN?
National Hot Rod Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1686172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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