Shelby American Automobile Club Inc
The club is dedicated to the preservation, care, history and enjoyment of the cars carroll shelby created.
Shelby American Automobile Club Inc at a glance
In short: Shelby American Automobile Club Inc gave $127K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,268
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $63,634
- Median grant
- $63,634
- Total assets
- $111,768
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shelby American Automobile Club Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shelby American Automobile Club Foundation Inc ($117K). Together the top 2 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby American Automobile Club Foundation Inc Wallingford, CT | To Establish Foundation | $117,268 |
| Carroll Shelby Foundation Gardena, CA | To Support Maintaining the Legacy of Carroll Shelby | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,768 | $411,630 | $532,689 | $127,268 | 2 |
| 2023 | $260,600 | $672,998 | $557,585 | — | — |
| 2022 | $132,135 | $670,338 | $591,047 | — | — |
| 2021 | $58,970 | $346,439 | $322,996 | — | — |
| 2020 | $35,051 | $243,274 | $279,096 | — | — |
About Shelby American Automobile Club Inc
Based on IRS filings
Shelby American Automobile Club Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Wallingford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $112K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $127K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shelby American Automobile Club Inc is led by Curt Vogt, President on every filing since 2020; 7 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curt Vogt
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Howard Pardee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $9K (2024)
James Dolan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2024)
James Talbott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Ronald Richards
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$867 (2022) → $0 (2024)
David Maffucci
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $9K (2024)
Richard Kopec
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$12K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Virginia Blinn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dirk Gasterland (2020) — Treasurer
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 $30K, to James Talbott (Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shelby American Automobile Club Inc
How much does Shelby American Automobile Club Inc give each year?
Shelby American Automobile Club Inc gave $127K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Shelby American Automobile Club Inc?
Shelby American Automobile Club Inc reported $112K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $412K.
What is Shelby American Automobile Club Inc?
Shelby American Automobile Club Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Wallingford, CT. It holds $112K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Shelby American Automobile Club Inc operate?
Shelby American Automobile Club Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut.
What is Shelby American Automobile Club Inc's EIN?
Shelby American Automobile Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0294359. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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