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American Motorcycle Association

EIN 31-4115710 · Pickerington, OH

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What it says it does

NONE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$10.2 million spent. AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST, THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMA, IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY AND IS THE AMA'S PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR MEMBER OUTREACH. THE AMA ALSO PRODUCES REGULAR ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS, INCLUDING AMA EXTRA, HALL OF FAME INSIDER, AMA NEWS & NOTES, AND OTHER EVENT-DRIVEN COMMUNICATIONS. THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE COMPLIMENTED BY THE BROAD REACH OF THE AMA'S PRIMARY WEBSITES - AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM AND VINTAGEMOTORCYCLEDAYS.COM. THE AMA IS ALSO ACTIVE ON SOCIAL NETWORKS, INCLUDING FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND X.
$953,278 spent. THE AMA MONITORS FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTIVITY. IN 2025, THE AMA TRACKED OVER 500 BILLS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. STAFF BASED IN REGIONAL OFFICES AROUND THE COUNTRY TAKE ACTION AS NEEDED, INCLUDING SENDING INFORMATIONAL MAILINGS TO AMA MEMBERS, PREPARING NEWS RELEASES, OFFERING TESTIMONY, AND PROVIDING INFORMATION TO KEY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES.
$714,958 spent. THE AMA IS THE LARGEST NATIONAL MOTORSPORTS RACE SANCTIONING BODY IN THE WORLD IN TERMS OF COMPETITORS AND EVENTS. IN 2025, THE AMA COMPETITION ACTIVITY INCLUDED BOTH AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL EVENTS. VARIOUS DISCIPLINES SANCTIONED BY THE AMA INCLUDE CLASSES FOR AGES RANGING FROM YOUTH TO SENIORS, WITH ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES BASED ON SKILL AND MACHINERY SPECIFICATION. FOR A FULL LISTING, SEE THE RACING SECTION OF THE AMA WEBSITE AT AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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