Nonprofit · EIN 41-1964516
CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC
Tax-exempt · BLAINE, MN 55434
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $181,954 | $238,596 | -$56,642 | $24,475 | $8,163 | $16,312 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $290,350 | $335,017 | -$44,667 | $68,943 | $14,890 | $54,053 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $183,526 | $215,779 | -$32,253 | $96,439 | $10,076 | $86,363 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $159,425
- of which government grants
- $9,795
- Program service revenue
- $16,542
- Investment income
- $132
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,855
- Other revenue
- $5,855
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $83,937
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $109,555
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,725
- Travel
- $2,433
- Program services (functional)
- $199,343
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,711
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,542
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $68,943
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,475
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,163
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,312
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $267
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,312
- Gross receipts
- $193,843
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE LANDAU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNIE GRIMES | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BENNETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGI FORSYTHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAT SMITHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB HYLLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM YANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN PERSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAT SMITHE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN LEONARD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE LANDAU | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BENNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNIE GRIMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB HYLLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY CHRISTENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGI FORSYTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRI BIRNBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE MCKENZIE RESIGNED 6923 | PHILANTHROPI Officer | 40 | $32,367 |
| KAT SMITHE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN LEONARD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE LANDAU | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BENNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNIE GRIMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB HYLLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY CHRISTENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGI FORSYTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRI BIRNBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN SCHNAIDT | DIRECTOR THR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12527 CENTRAL AVE NE SUITE 110, BLAINE, MN 55434-4861
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STEVE LANDAU, 12527 CENTRAL AVE NE SUITE 110, BLAINE, MN 55434
- Signed the 990
- STEVE LANDAU, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (763) 717-7755
- Website
- CARSFORNEIGHBORS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HARRINGTON LANGER & ASSOCIATES
Mission
TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING CAR CARE FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE FIXED.
Program accomplishments
- CARS FOR NEIGHBORS HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ANOKA COUNTY MINNESOTA THAT ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BY REMOVING THEIR TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. DURING THE YEAR 2025, 32 VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED FOR INDIVIDUALS. OF THE 32 REPAIRS, 5 INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS.Expenses $89,476
- CARS FOR NEIGHBORS RECEIVES DONATED VEHICLES AND SELLS THEM TO HELP OFFSET VEHICLE CARE EXPENSES.revenue $16,542
- CARS FOR NEIGHBORS ASSISTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO RESIDE IN SHELTERS (HOMELESS, VICTIM ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH) TO HELP THEM GET BACK ON TRACK WITH THEIR LIVES THROUGH SAFETY REPAIRS DONE TO THEIR VEHICLES.Expenses $109,867
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1964516
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,475
- Income (IRS master file)
- $193,843
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $181,954 | $238,596 | $24,475 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $290,350 | $335,017 | $68,943 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $183,526 | $215,779 | $96,439 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $211,802 | $234,580 | $130,164 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1964516).
Questions about CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC
- What is the EIN of CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC is 41-1964516.
- Is CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEVE LANDAU.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CARS FOR NEIGHBORS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $181,954, expenses of $238,596 and total assets of $24,475 at year end.
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