Center For Automotive Research
- Assets
- $911.2k
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 11/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 01-0779978
Organization Overview
Center For Automotive Research is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (U05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Automotive Research employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Automotive Research is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Center For Automotive Research generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT PRODUCING INDUSTRY-DRIVEN RESEARCH AND FOSTERING DIALOGUE ON CRITICAL ISSUES FACING AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE U.S. ECONOMY AND SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCH: CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH PARTICIPATES IN SEVERAL MULTI-YEAR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RELATED RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, FOUNDATION AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY SOURCES. THE PROJECTS FOCUS ON ANALYZING ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRY TRENDS, PERFORMING COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS AND FORMING OPINIONS ON AUTOMOTIVE RELATED POLICIES. DESPITE THE PANDEMIC, CAR RESEARCHERS COMPLETED 22 RESEARCH PROJECTS, OF WHICH 2 WERE FEDERALLY FUNDED. THEY ALSO HAVE 9 PROJECTS THAT CARRY OVER TO 2021, OF WHICH 7 ARE FEDERALLY FUNDED.
CONFERENCES: THE CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH CONDUCTS CONFERENCES ON AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TRENDS, TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CONFERENCE OFFERED IS THE CAR MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS (MBS). THE MBS HAS TAKEN PLACE ANNUALLY FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON AUTOMOTIVE RELATED TOPICS, THE SEMINARS PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPANTS AND PROMOTES THE SHARING OF IDEAS. IN ADDITION TO THE MBS, CAR CONDUCTS OTHER REGIONAL AND LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE RELATED CONFERENCES. DURING THE PANDEMIC, CAR FORGED AHEAD WITH ALL VIRTUAL EVENTS. THE PREMIER MBS EVENT HAD 675 VIRTUAL ATTENDEES THAT COULD ALSO NETWORK VIA CHAT ROOMS. CAR ALSO HELD 20 OTHER SMALLER WEBINARS WITH 2,570 TOTAL REMOTE ATTENDEES.
MISSION: THE CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH WORKS TO FULFILL OUR NON-PROFIT DUTY TO PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE AUTOMOTIVE AND MOBILITY INDUSTRY. THIS INCLUDES JOURNALIST INTERVIEWS, SPEAKING AT CONFERENCES AND OTHER PARTNER'S EVENTS, AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TO SUPPORT PUBLIC POLICY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carla Bailo President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $284,734 |
Kristin Dzicek Senior VP Of Research | Officer | 40 | $183,177 |
Brett Smith Group Director - Tec Group | 40 | $135,524 | |
Bernard Swiecki Group Director - Bus Group | 40 | $123,258 | |
Katie Ramsburgh Group Director - Amc Group | 40 | $115,381 | |
Cherie Van Allen VP Of Operations And Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 40 | $106,753 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wsp Usa Inc Research Subcontractor | 12/30/19 | $109,000 |
Visional Productions Inc Conference Audio Visual | 12/30/19 | $126,605 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $1,173,002 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,173,002 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,758,361 |
| Investment income | $121 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,931,484 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,089,745 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $643,811 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $857,646 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $41,492 |
| Other employee benefits | $66,016 |
| Payroll taxes | $127,866 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $370,540 |
| Advertising and promotion | $620 |
| Office expenses | $4,683 |
| Information technology | $27,233 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $185,233 |
| Travel | $77 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,140 |
| Insurance | $9,165 |
| All other expenses | $844 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,200,009 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $651 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $519,876 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $154,705 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $65,378 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $128,553 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $41,991 |
| Total assets | $911,154 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $448,221 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $184,727 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $632,948 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $278,206 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $911,154 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center For Automotive Research has recieved totaling $130,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: TO UNDERSTAND THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE AND BEST PRACTICES IN MITIGATING THE SHIFT TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND CLEAN ENERGY TRANSPORTATION. | $130,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute Inc Indianapolis, IN | $179,409,136 | $10,008,922 |
Energy Industries Of Ohio Independence, OH | $770,477 | $4,328,724 |
Center For Automotive Research Ann Arbor, MI | $911,154 | $2,931,484 |
North American Council For Freight Efficiency Fort Wayne, IN | $945,729 | $1,448,155 |
Ethos Inc Elkhart, IN | $7,597,037 | $1,049,008 |
Metropolitan Unified Fiber Network Consortium Madison, WI | $1,464,123 | $855,539 |
Academic Advisory Council For Signage Research And Education Inc Cincinnati, OH | $2,495,184 | $200,340 |
Institute For Innovation Inc South Bend, IN | $300,459 | $137 |
Indepthlearning Milan, MI | $10,830 | $99,168 |
Concrete Nanotechnology And Nanoscience Society Milwaukee, WI | $21,033 | $0 |