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Center For Automotive Research

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2004
  • EIN: 01-0779978

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services / Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.69M (2022)

Expenses
$3.13M (2022)

Total Assets
$2.28M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$2.44M (2022)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,687,576
Expenses
$3,125,432
Net Income
-$437,856
Net Assets
-$159,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $871,590
32.4%
Program Services $1,812,012
67.4%
Investment Income $3,974
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $849,842
27.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $730,249
23.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,277,311
Total Liabilities $2,436,961
Net Assets -$159,650
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carla Bailo (President And Ceo (Jan Aug)) $251,055 $0 $15,626
Brett Smith (Director Of Research) $143,252 $0 $28,610
Bernard Swiecki (Director Of Research) $134,457 $0 $13,787
Edgar Faler (Senior Industry Analyst) $115,583 $0 $13,298
Cherie Van Allen (Vp Of Operations And Secre) $113,480 $0 $15,764
Alan Amici (President And Ceo (Sep Dec)) $63,478 $0 $4,273
Kristin Dzicek (Senior Vp Of Research (Jan Feb)) $36,717 $0 $4,340
Dr Andrew Brown Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jada Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Bozzella (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Knapp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Putz Cpa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirk T Steudle (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,931,484
Expenses
$3,200,009
Net Income
-$268,525
Net Assets
$278,206
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,173,002
40.0%
Program Services $1,758,361
60.0%
Investment Income $121
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,089,745
34.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $857,646
26.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $911,154
Total Liabilities $632,948
Net Assets $278,206
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carla Bailo (President And Ceo) $284,734 $0 $18,194
Kristin Dzicek (Senior Vp Of Research) $183,177 $0 $21,554
Brett Smith (Group Director Tec Group) $135,524 $0 $26,853
Bernard Swiecki (Group Director Bus Group) $123,258 $0 $12,839
Katie Ramsburgh (Group Director Amc Group) $115,381 $0 $9,520
Cherie Van Allen (Vp Of Operations And Secretary/Treasurer) $106,753 $0 $14,472
Edgar Faler (Senior Industry Analyst) $101,334 $0 $11,866
Dr Andrew Brown Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirt T Steudle Pe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jada Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Bozzella (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Knapp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Putz Cpa (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,761,929
Expenses
$3,440,571
Net Income
-$678,642
Net Assets
$183,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $965,347
35.0%
Program Services $1,795,449
65.0%
Investment Income $188
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $945
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $872,409
25.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,327,433
38.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $816,316
Total Liabilities $632,585
Net Assets $183,731
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carla Bailo (President And Ceo) $267,309 $0 $17,323
Lisa Hart (Sr Vp Of Operations) $156,373 $0 $11,139
Kristin Dzicek (Vp Of Research) $154,414 $0 $19,136
Brett Smith (Group Director Tec Group) $121,167 $0 $27,808
Bernard Swiecki (Dir Acp Program/Asst Research Director) $116,636 $0 $12,136
Katie Ramsburgh (Dir Aff, Marketing, And Comm) $101,555 $0 $8,684
Cherie Van Allen (Vp Of Admin And Finance) $92,449 $0 $12,977
Mitch Bainwol (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Basso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Brown Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ami Dotan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Helper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hervey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil De Koker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirt T Steudle Pe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jada Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,052,893
Expenses
$4,300,946
Net Income
-$248,053
Net Assets
$482,372
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,004,768
24.8%
Program Services $3,034,064
74.9%
Investment Income $2,112
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $11,949
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $486,648
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,023,126
47.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,220,912
Total Liabilities $738,540
Net Assets $482,372
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carla Bailo (President And Ceo) $275,715 $0 $16,387
Lisa Hart (Sr Vp Of Operations Secty/Treas) $187,785 $0 $13,415
Kristin Dziczek (Vp Of Research Bus Group) $161,941 $0 $20,105
Abhay Vadhavkar (Group Director Mmt Group) $150,239 $0 $10,029
Brett Smith (Group Director Tec Group) $115,945 $0 $30,099
Bernard Swiecki (Dir Acp Prgm/Asst Rsrch Dir Ile Grp) $114,246 $0 $12,184
Katie Ramsburgh (Dir Aff, Mktg, And Comm) $103,599 $0 $8,182
Qiang Hong (Senior Research Scientist) $103,200 $0 $27,033
Mitch Bainwol (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Basso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Brown Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ami Dotan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Helper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hervey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil De Koker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirt T Steudle Pe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jade Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,780,927
Expenses
$3,681,646
Net Income
$99,281
Net Assets
$730,425
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $626,000
16.6%
Program Services $3,144,958
83.2%
Investment Income $3,269
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $6,700
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $371,558
10.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,561,021
42.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,462,274
Total Liabilities $731,849
Net Assets $730,425

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,517,523
Expenses
$4,744,707
Net Income
-$227,184
Net Assets
$631,144
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,176,790
26.0%
Program Services $3,339,313
73.9%
Investment Income $2,230
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$810
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $716,032
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,925,929
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,490,613
Total Liabilities $859,469
Net Assets $631,144
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jay Baron (Pres, Chairman, And Ceo) $267,668 $0 $32,144
David Andrea (Executive Vp Of Research) $234,479 $0 $12,820
Lisa Hart (Sr Vp Operations,Secretary) $178,298 $0 $17,887
Brian Esterberg (Vp Corp Relations & Comm) $155,432 $0 $15,763
Kristin Dziczek (Group Director/Assistant R) $140,223 $0 $23,617
Richard Wallace (Group Director) $124,935 $0 $6,082
Brett Smith (Co Group Director) $109,459 $0 $33,564
Bernard Swiecki (Director Acp Program/Senior Automotive Analyst) $102,888 $0 $14,810
Carla Bailo (President And Ceo) $11,443 $0 $6,350
Mitch Bainwol (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Basso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Cuneo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil De Koker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hervey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Brown Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Helper (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 6, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,428,366
Expenses
$4,765,147
Net Income
-$336,781
Net Assets
$858,328
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,290,750
29.1%
Program Services $3,136,822
70.8%
Investment Income $1,858
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,074
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $770,972
16.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,872,998
39.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,689,512
Total Liabilities $831,184
Net Assets $858,328
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Andrea (Executive Vice President Of Research) $247,742 $0 $16,766
Jay Baron (Pres, Chairman, And Ceo) $204,036 $0 $39,579
Lisa Hart (Sr Vp Operations,Secretary) $171,784 $0 $30,815
Brian Esterberg (Vp Corp Relations & Communications) $150,857 $0 $12,106
Richard Wallace (Group Director) $143,637 $0 $10,492
Kristin Dziczek (Group Director/Assistant Research) $132,866 $0 $21,477
Brett Smith (Co Group Director) $110,409 $0 $32,291
Sean Mcalinden (Exec Vp Strateg/Economist) $98,208 $0 $5,082
Mitch Bainwol (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Basso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Cuneo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil De Koker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hervey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Brown Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Helper (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 30, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,239,710
Expenses
$5,157,656
Net Income
$82,054
Net Assets
$1,195,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,317,500
25.1%
Program Services $3,920,316
74.8%
Investment Income $2,281
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$415
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $28
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $687,310
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,249,755
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,095,963
Total Liabilities $900,854
Net Assets $1,195,109
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jay Baron (Pres, Chairman, And Ceo) $276,122 $0 $46,710
Sean Mcalinden (Exec Vp Research/Strategic Studies) $230,516 $0 $14,838
Lisa Hart (Sr Vp Operations,Secretary) $180,505 $0 $38,612
Richard Wallace (Group Director) $148,936 $0 $10,898
Brian Esterberg (Director Affiliates Prgm) $143,949 $0 $13,300
Kristin Dziczek (Group Director) $137,373 $0 $27,394
Kim Hill (Group Director Part Year) $117,892 $0 $6,150
Dave Andrea (Officer Part Year) $44,463 $0 $12,489
Mitch Bainwol (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Basso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Cuneo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil De Koker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hervey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Brown Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Helper (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 13, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,390,982
Expenses
$5,095,172
Net Income
$295,810
Net Assets
$1,113,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,326,931
24.6%
Program Services $4,061,646
75.3%
Investment Income $2,393
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$69
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $81
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $701,130
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,013,358
39.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,297,944
Total Liabilities $1,184,889
Net Assets $1,113,055
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jay Baron (President, Chariman, And Ceo) $247,872 $0 $64,164
Sean Mcalinden (Executive Vice President Of Research And Chief Eco) $238,492 $0 $39,680
Lisa Hart (Vp Operations, Secretary/Treasurer) $165,739 $0 $43,144
Richard Wallace (Group Director) $137,241 $0 $32,050
Brian Esterberg (Director Affiliates Program) $132,038 $0 $27,289
Kim Hill (Group Director) $131,950 $0 $49,372
Kristin Dziczek (Group Director) $120,577 $0 $28,663
Mitch Bainwol (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Basso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Cuneo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil De Koker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Hervey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 24, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,827,868
Expenses
$4,691,498
Net Income
$136,370
Net Assets
$817,245
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,112,819
23.0%
Program Services $3,714,027
76.9%
Investment Income $1,432
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$412
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,289,229
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,575,696
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,660,321
Total Liabilities $843,076
Net Assets $817,245
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jay Baron (President, Chairman, Ceo) $208,825 $0 $29,401
Sean Mcalinden (Executive Vp Of Research) $199,233 $0 $14,165
Lisa Hart (Vice President Of Operations) $133,550 $0 $29,390
Richard Wallace (Group Director) $132,840 $0 $8,343
Brian Esterberg (Director Affiliates Program) $127,054 $0 $8,595
Kim Hill (Group Director) $121,701 $0 $27,677
Kristin Dziczek (Group Director) $108,535 $0 $24,020
Richard Hervey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil De Koker (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Basso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Cuneo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Jacobs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Bainwol (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,162,370
Expenses
$4,435,758
Net Income
$726,612
Net Assets
$680,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $924,300
17.9%
Program Services $3,719,603
72.1%
Investment Income $590
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,464
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $519,341
10.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $621,535
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,873,173
42.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,445,529
Total Liabilities $764,654
Net Assets $680,875

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990
Filed on Sept. 23, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,409,045
Expenses
$4,644,404
Net Income
-$235,359
Net Assets
-$45,737
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $695,653
15.8%
Program Services $3,715,951
84.3%
Investment Income $1,028
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,832
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $245
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $667,263
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,197,960
25.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,245,781
Total Liabilities $1,291,518
Net Assets -$45,737

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

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  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

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Design by Jeff Frankl. Additional development by Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, and Sisi Wei.

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