CHARITY CARS INC AKA 1-800-CHARITY CARS FREE CHARITY CARS

EIN: 593362703 501(c)(3) Human Services

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL

Total Revenue
$3,674,642
Total Expenses
$3,949,786
Total Assets
$283,324
Net Assets
$178,260
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
BRIAN MENZIES
Phone
8002427489
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

CHARITY CARS INC AKA 1-800-CHARITY CARS FREE CHARITY CARS, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,891,272

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,585

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $523,536

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,598,624
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $11,058
Other Revenue $64,960
TOTAL REVENUE $3,674,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,541,138
Salaries & Benefits $522,275
Fundraising Expenses $372,927
Program Expenses $3,427,196
Other Expenses $886,373
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,949,786

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,674,642 $4,179,537 -0.1%
Expenses $3,949,786 $5,264,428 -0.2%
Net Income $-275,144 $-1,084,891 -0.7%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
6
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$280,601
Total Directors
7
$280,601
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN MENZIES PRESIDENT 80.00
Officer Director
$280,601 $0 $280,601
TOM WILLOUGHBY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA DESARO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP ROE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGENE FRANCIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE DESARO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW FARMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSEMARY HILL CONTROLLER 40.00
Highest
$103,854 $0 $103,854
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,674,642 $3,949,786 $283,324 $-275,144
2024 $4,179,537 $5,264,428 $571,638 $-1,084,891
2023 $9,337,121 $11,544,557 $1,594,351 $-2,207,436
2022 $11,908,657 $11,413,058 $3,833,882 $495,599
2021 $10,968,322 $10,511,327 $3,352,820 $456,995
2020 $9,538,044 $11,090,722 $2,881,780 $-1,552,678
2020 $9,538,044 $11,090,722 $2,881,780 $-1,552,678
2019 $11,527,800 $11,350,976 $4,389,410 $176,824
2018 $10,940,256 $10,634,418 $4,219,130 $305,838
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