named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
National Show
Annual event featuring Crosley vehicles and non-automotive Crosley products such as radios and appliances, with a special class for custom vehicles using Crosley parts.
Quarterly Publication
Regularly issued magazine containing technical articles, historical information, and club news for members.
Technical Support and FAQs
Online resource providing answers to common questions about Crosley vehicle maintenance, restoration, and modifications.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Organized Vehicle Show Events 2 activities
- Hosts annual National Meet for Crosley enthusiastsOrganizes and hosts an annual week-long National Meet at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio, culminating on the second Saturday in July, featuring vehicle shows and community events; has held in-person and virtual meets annually from 2020 through 2026.
- Hosts regional and seasonal gatherings for membersOrganizes multiple regional events throughout the year including spring, fall, and East Coast multi-day gatherings at locations such as Cambria, CA; Brodbeck, PA; Yellow Springs, OH; Harrodsburg, KY; Iowa City, IA; and AACA Das Awkscht Fescht, featuring club meetups, vehicle classes, and participation in vintage car shows.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarship program for membersOffers and manages a scholarship program for members, with application forms published and updated for 2025 and 2026.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Develops and maintains digital resources for membersEnhances online platforms by rewriting web code for improved editability, updating pages with higher-quality images and new data (e.g., GasPorter, Dealer list), launching an online store for merchandise, and publishing photo albums from recent National Meets.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Provides membership-based community and resources for Crosley vehicle ownersOffers a membership community for owners and enthusiasts of Crosley vehicles and custom vehicles using Crosley engines or parts, with U.S. membership at $25/year and international at $35/year, available via check or credit card.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes Crosley Quarterly newsletter and biennial member rosterProduces and distributes the Crosley Quarterly newsletter four times per year and publishes a printed, alphabetized-by-state membership roster every two years for members.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conducts historical research on Crosley vehicles and productionCompiles and documents historical data on Crosley vehicle production by model and year using sources like the 1953 Wards Automobile Yearbook, tracks registration statistics (e.g., 42,568 vehicles registered in 1954), maintains historical ownership rosters by state, and identifies key historical facts such as the 1948 Station Wagon being the most popular model and industry-leading design.
- Features non-automotive Crosley products at events and in publicationsHosts a special class for non-automotive Crosley products at the National Meet and includes occasional articles about such products in the Crosley Quarterly publication.
- Supports access to Crosley vehicle parts and technical informationMaintains and shares resources including a historical database of interchangeable parts numbers, a vendor list of mechanical parts suppliers, stainless steel replacement gas tanks, reproduction parts availability, and guidance on locating body serial and paint code numbers across various Crosley models.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$19K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Al Calvin — Director
- Alex Wagner — Director
- Barry Seel — Director
- Dave Stubenvoll — Director
- Duane Gorrell — Director
- Janyne Smith — Director
- Jeffrey Gladden — Director
- Jim Bollman — Director
- Lisa Dan Peth — Director
- Ted DellaCamera — Director
relationships · 48
Who they work with
- A-1 Shock Absorber Company Partner — Supplies tube shocks and rebuilds lever shocks for Crosley vehicles
- AACA Partner — Collaborates with AACA to host the "Das Awkscht Fescht" Crosley class and club gatherings.
- Andy Drake Partner — President and Editor of Crosley Automobile Club, involved in leadership and communications.
- Apple Hydraulics, Inc. Partner — Rebuilds lever shocks or supplies rebuilt units for Crosley vehicles
- Batavia Sign Company Partner — Produces custom FarmOroad side decals for Crosley vehicles
- Bob Pool Orphan Car Show Partner — Coordinates with the Bob Pool Orphan Car Show to hold a joint fall meet in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
- Briggs/Stratton Partner — Partner vendor providing gas tank caps compatible with Crosley vehicles
- CD and VC Bird Hood Ornaments Partner — Produces reproduction aluminum hood ornaments for Crosley vehicles
- Countryside Radio & Electronics Partner — Provides radio restoration services for Crosley vehicles
- Crosley Ads By Park Hunter Partner — Sells original magazine-clipped Crosley advertisements
- Crosley Corporation Network — Referenced as a related entity representing current Crosley-branded appliances.
- Crosley Jewelry And More Partner — Produces and sells Crosley-themed jewelry and accessories including crosses, crests, charms, and key fobs
- Crosley Marine Parts Partner — Specializes in New Old Stock, used, and reconditioned marine parts for Aerojet, Fageol, and Crofton Vee Drive systems used in Crosley marine applications
- Crosley Radio Corporation Network — Referenced as a related entity representing current Crosley-branded radios.
- Dale Liebherr Partner — Provides Crosley engine rebuilding services
- Dave Anspach Partner — Restores Crosley gauges, speedometers, and steering wheels
- Duane Gorrell Partner — Handles membership information and inquiries for Crosley Automobile Club.
- Duane Gorrell Partner — Membership Chair responsible for processing mail-based membership applications.
- Edwards Crosley Parts Partner — Supplies new and used Crosley parts including exhaust systems, gaskets, and weather stripping
- Embroidery By Friday Partner — Creates machine-embroidered Crosley-branded items
- Federal Mogul Partner — Partner vendor providing cross-referenced bearings and mechanical parts for Crosley vehicles
- Fulton County Fair Partner — Hosts the Crosley Automobile Club's National Meet at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio.
- Fulton County Fair Partner — Hosts the annual National Meet at the Fulton County Fair grounds in Wauseon, Ohio.
- Harnesses Unlimited Partner — Supplies wiring harnesses for Crosley vehicles
- IMCADO Mfg Co Partner — Supplies speed parts including intake/exhaust components, vapor injectors, SU carburetors, and builds high-performance Crosley engines
- Indian Motorcycle Co Partner — Partner vendor providing tail light assemblies compatible with Crosley models
- Kevin J. Erdman Partner — Supplies new and used Crosley parts through Desert Rat Crosley
- Mac's Antique Auto Parts Partner — Partner vendor supplying specialty tools such as rear hub pullers for Crosley vehicles
- Metro Rubber Partner — Partner vendor providing rubber components including grommets, trim, and pedal pads for Crosley vehicles
- Micro/Mini Car World Meet Partner — Shares information about and likely participates in the Micro/Mini Car World Meet hosted at Gilmore Museum.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Community as Legacy Preservationmethodology: community-buildingBy fostering a family-like atmosphere and hosting heritage-based gatherings at historically significant sites, the organization deepens member attachment and intergenerational continuity, because emotional connection and shared identity increase long-term participation and stewardship of vintage vehicles.
- Inclusive Community Buildingmethodology: inclusive_community_buildingBy welcoming owners of vehicles with Crosley engines, custom builds, and collectors of non-automotive Crosley products, the organization strengthens engagement and preserves the broader legacy of Powel Crosley’s engineering, because inclusivity across product lines and uses sustains a more resilient and knowledgeable enthusiast community.
- Member-Centered Knowledge Infrastructuremethodology: member_sourced_data_collectionBy collecting and maintaining member-reported vehicle data, serial number analysis, and parts cross-referencing systems, the organization ensures technical knowledge remains accessible and actionable, because decentralized, member-driven data collection supports preservation and repair in a niche, aging vehicle ecosystem.