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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3362703

CHARITY CARS INC

Tax-exempt · ALTAMONTE SPG, FL 32714

Financials

$4.2M$5.3M2023$3.7M$3.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHARITY CARS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$3,674,642$3,949,786-$275,144$283,324$105,064$178,260
August 31, 2024990$4,179,537$5,264,428-$1,084,891$571,638$118,234$453,404
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,598,624
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,058
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,663
Other revenue
$64,960

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,541,138
Other salaries and wages
$486,193
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$522,275
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$3,658
Travel
$5,595
Depreciation
$2,991
Program services (functional)
$3,427,196
Management and general (functional)
$149,663
Fundraising (functional)
$372,927

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$571,638
Total assets, end of year
$283,324
Total liabilities, end of year
$105,064
Net assets, end of year
$178,260
Land, buildings and equipment
$18,151
Net assets without donor restrictions
$178,260
Gross unrelated business income
$64,960
Gross receipts
$6,058,982
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
FL

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN MENZIESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
80$280,601
ROSEMARY HILLCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
40$103,854
TOM WILLOUGHBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA DESARODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PHILLIP ROEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGENE FRANCISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE DESARODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DREW FARMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN MENZIESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
80$349,291
ROSEMARY HILLCONTROLLER
Key employee
40$153,675
TOM WILLOUGHBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA DESARODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PHILLIP ROEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGENE FRANCISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE DESARODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DREW FARMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
540 N STATE ROAD 434 STE 102, ALTAMONTE SPG, FL 32714-1004
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRIAN MENZIES, 540 N STATE RD 434 102, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714
Signed the 990
BRIAN MENZIES, PRESIDENT
Phone
(800) 242-7489
Return prepared by
SCHAFER TSCHOPP WHITCOMB ET AL

Mission

TO PROVIDE VEHICLES TO QUALIFIED NEEDY INDIVIDUALS MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM DEPENDENCY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND/OR OTHER QUALIFIED ENTITIES ADDITIONALLY, TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES TO UPLIFT HUMANITY.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $2,891,272 · grants $2,518,660
  • 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.
    Expenses $2,585 · grants $12,675
  • 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.
    Expenses $523,536
  • HOMELESS MEALS AND ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $9,803 · grants $9,803

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3362703
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$283,324
Income (IRS master file)
$6,058,982

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$3,674,642$3,949,786$283,324XML
990-TAugust 2025–––IRS
990August 2024$4,179,537$5,264,428$571,638XML
990August 2023$9,337,121$11,544,557$1,594,351IRS
990August 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 59-3362703).

Questions about CHARITY CARS INC

What is the EIN of CHARITY CARS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARITY CARS INC is 59-3362703.
Is CHARITY CARS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to CHARITY CARS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHARITY CARS 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 CHARITY CARS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHARITY CARS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHARITY CARS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names BRIAN MENZIES.
Who are the officers and directors of CHARITY CARS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $280,601 (BRIAN MENZIES, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does CHARITY CARS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,674,642, expenses of $3,949,786 and total assets of $283,324 at year end.

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