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Automotive Experience Alliance Inc

EIN 99-4982290 · Wilmington, DE

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What it says it does

SUPPORT A HEALTHY, GROWING AND PROFITABLE AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE ECOSYSTEM WHERE ALL STAKEHOLDERS ARE REPRESENTED AND SUPPORTED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 June 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 (1)

$453,714 spent. THE AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE ALLIANCE (AEA) ADVANCES INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND STANDARDIZATION WITHIN THE AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE AND AUTO SHOW INDUSTRY. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED AND PROMOTED INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES, STANDARDIZED METRICS, CONSUMER RESEARCH INITIATIVES, ATTENDANCE AUDITING PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND VALUE OF AUTOMOTIVE EVENTS FOR CONSUMERS, MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, EXHIBITORS, AND SHOW PRODUCERS.AEA FACILITATED COLLABORATION AMONG MEMBER AUTO SHOWS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES THROUGH MEETINGS, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, DATA-SHARING PROGRAMS, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTED AND DISTRIBUTED CONSUMER INSIGHT RESEARCH REGARDING AUTO SHOW ATTENDANCE AND VEHICLE PURCHASING BEHAVIOR, HELPING MEMBERS IMPROVE EVENT EXPERIENCES AND DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF AUTOMOTIVE EVENTS WITHIN THE BROADER AUTOMOTIVE ECOSYSTEM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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)(6) business league.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league 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 June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in July 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
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 November 4, 2026.

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