Thunder Dome Car Museum
Thunder Dome Car Museum is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Auburn, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $61K.
Thunder Dome Car Museum at a glance
In short: Thunder Dome Car Museum gave $61K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $30,250
- Median grant
- $30,250
- Total assets
- $3,592,740
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thunder Dome Car Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwest Battle Buddies ($60K). Together the top 2 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thunder Dome Car Museum gives
- Giving grew 4579% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $600 (2020) to $67K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Battle Buddies Vancouver, WA | Support Mission of Charity | $60,000 |
| Abigail Cole - 829 Racing Auburn, WA | Support Mission of Charity | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,592,740 | $226,417 | $773,462 | $60,500 | 2 | $638,531 | — |
| 2023 | $4,188,058 | $431,230 | $731,837 | — | — | $635,975 | — |
| 2022 | $4,142,577 | $699,352 | $740,416 | $66,637 | 4 | $602,532 | $4,703 |
| 2021 | $4,431,236 | $656,349 | $659,329 | $1,293 | 5 | $490,370 | — |
| 2020 | $4,393,398 | $275,157 | $625,893 | $600 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thunder Dome Car Museum is led by Troy Thomas, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Troy Thomas
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Thomas
Governor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Surber
Governor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory Fugate
Governor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Estabrook
Governor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald Anderson
Governor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sonny Schneider
Governor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd Vancise
Governor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Thunder Dome Car Museum
How much does Thunder Dome Car Museum give each year?
Thunder Dome Car Museum gave $61K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Thunder Dome Car Museum?
Thunder Dome Car Museum reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What is Thunder Dome Car Museum?
Thunder Dome Car Museum is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Auburn, WA. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Thunder Dome Car Museum operate?
Thunder Dome Car Museum has awarded grants in Maryland, Washington.
What is Thunder Dome Car Museum's EIN?
Thunder Dome Car Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3726326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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