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Nonprofit · EIN 54-1190894

RIDEFINDERS

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23219

Financials

$635K$595K2023$639K$567K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RIDEFINDERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$639,457$566,890$72,567$684,161$354,288$329,873
June 30, 2024990$635,237$595,212$40,025$681,037$423,731$257,306
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$582,876
Program service revenue
$56,580
Investment income
$1
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$125,075
Other salaries and wages
$182,012
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$374,691
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$416
Accounting fees
$22,159
Occupancy
$69,150
Program services (functional)
$454,064
Management and general (functional)
$112,826

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$681,037
Total assets, end of year
$684,161
Total liabilities, end of year
$354,288
Net assets, end of year
$329,873
Net assets without donor restrictions
$329,873
Gross receipts
$639,457
Employees
0
Volunteers
945
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
VA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
CHERIKA RUFFINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$0$82,976$30,959
BARBARA SMITHSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
DAVID ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JIM INGLEVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
TYRONE NELSONCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
DANIEL SCHMITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ELLEN ROBERTSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
TERRELL HUGHESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
NICOLE JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
SHARON EBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
LAVONIA TISDALEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$0$119,820$28,321
CHERIKA RUFFININTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
1$0$68,241$28,279
ANDREAS ADDISONVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
BARBARA SMITHSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
DAVID ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
TODD EUREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JIM INGLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
TYRONE NELSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
LINCOLN SAUNDERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DANIEL SCHMITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ELLEN ROBERTSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1013 E MAIN ST, RICHMOND, VA 23219-3503
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHERIKA RUFFIN, 1013 EAST MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA 23219
Signed the 990
CHERIKA RUFFIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(804) 358-3871
Return prepared by
BROWN EDWARDS & COMPANY LLP

Mission

RIDEFINDERS IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FOSTERING A TOTAL COMMUNITY EFFORT TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL POSSIBLE TYPES OF RIDESHARING ACTIVITIES. RIDESHARING SHALL BE DEFINED TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CARPOOLS, VANPOOLS, BUSPOOLS, AND TRADITIONAL TRANSIT. RIDEFINDERS WILL ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE RIDESHARING TO: CONSERVE FOSSIL FUELS; IMPROVE AIR QUALITY; REDUCE NOISE POLLUTION; REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION; AND HELP EMPLOYERS AND INDIVIDUALS REDUCE THEIR TRANSPORTATION-RELATED EXPENDITURES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RIDESHARING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CARPOOLS, VANPOOLS, AND TRADITIONAL TRANSIT.
    Expenses $454,064 · revenue $56,580

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
54-1190894
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
1982
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P52L)
Assets (IRS master file)
$684,161
Income (IRS master file)
$639,457

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$639,457$566,890$684,161IRS
990June 2024$635,237$595,212$681,037XML
990June 2023$715,205$698,522$852,174IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 54-1190894).

Questions about RIDEFINDERS

What is the EIN of RIDEFINDERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RIDEFINDERS is 54-1190894.
Is RIDEFINDERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to RIDEFINDERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RIDEFINDERS 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 RIDEFINDERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RIDEFINDERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RIDEFINDERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHERIKA RUFFIN.
Who are the officers and directors of RIDEFINDERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RIDEFINDERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $639,457, expenses of $566,890 and total assets of $684,161 at year end.

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