Charity Cars Inc
- Assets
- $571.6k
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Longwood, FL
- Founding
- 06/1996
- Data as of
- 08/2024
- EIN
- 59-3362703
Organization Overview
Charity Cars Inc is located in Longwood, FL. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 08/2024, Charity Cars Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charity Cars Inc 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 08/2024, Charity Cars Inc generated $4.2m 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 (12.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 08/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Charity Cars Inc has awarded 326 individual grants totaling $7,285,523. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE VEHICLES TO QUALIFIED NEEDY INDIVIDUALS OR OTHER QUALIFIED ENTITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WWW.800CHARITYCARS.ORG - THE NATION'S LEADING CAR DONATION/DISTRIBUTION PORTAL. THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED FREE VEHICLES TO STRUGGLING FAMILIES ALL ACROSS AMERICA, AT TIMES PAYING FOR THE INSURANCE, DOWN PAYMENT, TAG/TITLE/REGISTRATION FEES, AS WELL AS MECHANICAL REPAIRS.
HOMELESS MEALS AND ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS.
WWW.1-877-CHARITY.ORG - A FREE CAR DONATION PROCESSING SERVICE FOR OTHER CHARITIES. 100% OF THE DIRECT NET SALES PROCEEDS FROM EACH DONATED VEHICLE GOES TO THE CHARITY OF THE DONOR'S CHOICE. CONTRAST THAT WITH THE RESULTS OF CURRENT GOVERNMENT STUDIES WHICH CONCLUDE THAT ONLY ABOUT 35% OF THE REVENUE EVER REACHES THE CHARITY WHEN A 3RD PARTY ENTITY IS INVOLVED IN THE CAR DONATION PROCESS.
WWW.FREECHARITYCARS.ORG - A WEBSITE PORTAL WHERE APPLICANTS CAN CREATE A PROFILE TO APPLY FOR A FREE CHARITY CAR. THE WEBSITE GIVES US THE ABILITY TO QUICKLY IDENTIFY QUALIFIED RECIPIENTS IN ANY LOCATION THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Menzies President | OfficerTrustee | 80 | $349,291 |
Tom Willoughby Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Desaro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Phillip Roe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Georgene Francis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
George Desaro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,179,039 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,164,695 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,179,039 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $4,179,537 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $348,475 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,083,223 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $502,966 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,682 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $323,278 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,018 |
| Payroll taxes | $53,380 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,530 |
| Advertising and promotion | $234,859 |
| Office expenses | $63,095 |
| Information technology | $33,973 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,300 |
| Travel | $12,501 |
| 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 | $6,108 |
| Insurance | $23,238 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,264,428 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,397 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $225,145 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,755 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $115,044 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,377 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,920 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $150,000 |
| Total assets | $571,638 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,234 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $25,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $118,234 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $453,404 |
| 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 | $571,638 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Charity Cars Inc has awarded $345,875 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WOUNDED WARRIOR OF ALABAMA PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION | $41,950 |
REBECCA'S HOMESTEAD INC PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION | $24,250 |
TIDEWATER YOUTH SERVICES FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION | $13,500 |
TAKE A VET FISHING PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION | $42,300 |
VETERAN RESOURCE AND ENRICHMENT CENTER PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION | $21,400 |
WARRIOR CANINE CONNECTION PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION | $21,400 |