named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
National Convention
Annual gathering featuring judged car displays, technical workshops, and social events for members
Online Forums
Digital platform for members to discuss technical issues, share photos, and coordinate events
Regional Events
Midwest, East Coast, and other regional meetups organized for local members
Technical Support Network
Volunteer advisors provide expertise on engine, transmission, body, and retractable top restoration
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting of national, regional, and virtual conventionsOrganizes and hosts an annual national convention, regional events, and virtual gatherings for members. Events have been held in locations including Roanoke, VA; Amherst, NY; Battle Creek, MI; Bordentown, NJ; and online in 2020, demonstrating a sustained pattern of convening activities across formats and geographies.
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Enthusiast Vehicle Owner Community Building 1 activity
- Preservation and restoration of Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop vehiclesPromotes the preservation, restoration, and ongoing interest in 1957–1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop vehicles through educational outreach and member engagement. This activity is consistently referenced across multiple sources as a core mission of the organization.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publication and distribution of SKYLINER MagazineProduces and distributes a bi-monthly print magazine, SKYLINER, to members, excluding February and August. The magazine is focused on content related to the Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop and serves as a key communication and educational tool for the membership.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$2K4%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$20%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$44K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$46K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Gail Chase — Membership Director
- Jeff Casper — Internet Director
- Robert Lowes — Judging Director
- Ron Edward — Convention Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Maintains a public presence through a Facebook page linked from the membership webpage.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to connect with members and share information.
- Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood Partner — Official convention hotel for the 2026 annual national convention.
- Lyle Hutchens Restoration Partner — Partnered with the organization to restore a 1958 Skyliner that was showcased at the 2014 IFRC National Convention.
- Modern Litho Partner — Prints and mails SKYLINER Magazine on behalf of the International Ford Retractable Club
- Modern Litho Partner — Prints and mails the SKYLINER magazine on behalf of the International Ford Retractable Club.
- Modern Litho Partner — Prints and mails the official SKYLINER magazine for the International Ford Retractable Club.
- Skyliner.org Partner — Hosts the membership webpage for the International Ford Retractable Club.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Heritage Preservation through Model-Specific Focusmethodology: heritage_preservationBy concentrating on the restoration and preservation of Ford Skyliner hardtops from 1957–1959, the organization strengthens collective knowledge and conservation of a rare automotive innovation, because narrow model focus enables deeper technical mastery and historical accuracy.
- Preservation of Complex Mechanical Systemsmethodology: preservation_of_complex_mechanical_systemsBy restoring and maintaining the intricate electro-mechanical roof mechanisms of Ford Skyliner vehicles, the organization ensures functional authenticity and engineering integrity, because operational systems are central to the historical and technical value of these cars.