Nonprofit · EIN 26-2176362
PUT ON THE BRAKES INC
Tax-exempt · CONCORD, NC 28027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,039,317 | $3,489,332 | $549,985 | $4,034,463 | $113,805 | $3,920,658 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,086,704 | $3,836,521 | $250,183 | $3,474,091 | $103,418 | $3,370,673 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,229,164 | $3,855,585 | $373,579 | $3,258,004 | $137,514 | $3,120,490 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,066,214
- of which government grants
- $400,000
- Program service revenue
- $746,862
- Investment income
- $94,269
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$58
- Net income from fundraising events
- $135,208
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$4,319
- Other revenue
- $131,972
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $150,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $424,658
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $709,092
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,594
- Accounting fees
- $8,500
- Occupancy
- $184,717
- Travel
- $642,677
- Depreciation
- $29,050
- Program services (functional)
- $3,041,202
- Management and general (functional)
- $253,940
- Fundraising (functional)
- $194,190
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,474,091
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,034,463
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $113,805
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,920,658
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $142,241
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,920,658
- Gross receipts
- $4,241,680
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS HERBERT | PRESIDENT/EX Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
| RICHARD PAYSOR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE DOBSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BECHTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER HERBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTI WHEELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS HERBERT | PRESIDENT/EX Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
| RICHARD PAYSOR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE DOBSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BECHTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER HERBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTI WHEELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS HERBERT | PRESIDENT/EX Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
| RICHARD PAYSOR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE DOBSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BECHTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BYARD STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTI WHEELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7148 WEDDINGTON RD STE 150, CONCORD, NC 28027-0181
- In care of
- % DOUGLAS HERBERT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DOUGLAS HERBERT, 2200 BARNHARDT AVE, CONCORD, NC 28027
- Signed the 990
- DOUGLAS HERBERT, PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE
- Phone
- (704) 720-3806
- Website
- WWW.PUTONTHEBRAKES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DRC TAX & ACCOUNTING
Mission
TO PREVENT INJURIES AND SAVE LIVES BY TRAINING AND EDUCATING TEENAGE DRIVERS AND THEIR PARENTS, USING PROACTIVE PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION TO INCREASE AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, ABILITY AND SAFETY BEHIND THE WHEEL.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO INEXPERIENCED, YOUNG DRIVERS THROUGH DRIVING SCHOOLS. THESE SCHOOLS TEACH SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES AND THE DANGERS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING.Expenses $3,041,202 · revenue $746,862
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
- 26-2176362
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,034,463
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,241,680
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,039,317 | $3,489,332 | $4,034,463 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,086,704 | $3,836,521 | $3,474,091 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,229,164 | $3,855,585 | $3,258,004 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,800,441 | $3,199,373 | $2,885,637 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 26-2176362).
Questions about PUT ON THE BRAKES INC
- What is the EIN of PUT ON THE BRAKES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUT ON THE BRAKES INC is 26-2176362.
- Is PUT ON THE BRAKES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to PUT ON THE BRAKES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUT ON THE BRAKES 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 PUT ON THE BRAKES 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 PUT ON THE BRAKES 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 PUT ON THE BRAKES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DOUGLAS HERBERT.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUT ON THE BRAKES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,000 (DOUGLAS HERBERT, PRESIDENT/EX).
- How much revenue does PUT ON THE BRAKES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,039,317, expenses of $3,489,332 and total assets of $4,034,463 at year end.
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