Nonprofit · EIN 27-4327126
CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $21,220,852 | $19,945,157 | $1,275,695 | $13,049,071 | $5,998,070 | $7,051,001 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $21,082,994 | $20,601,351 | $481,643 | $13,048,963 | $7,285,994 | $5,762,969 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,892,014 | $18,522,776 | -$630,762 | $10,245,635 | $4,972,201 | $5,273,434 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $767,126
- of which government grants
- $767,126
- Program service revenue
- $18,656,139
- Investment income
- $1,518,722
- Other revenue
- $278,865
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,500,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $986,293
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,610,480
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,726,721
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $83,584
- Occupancy
- $271,220
- Travel
- $249,433
- Depreciation
- $932,558
- Program services (functional)
- $15,072,850
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,884,513
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,987,794
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,048,963
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,049,071
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,998,070
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,051,001
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,581,737
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,051,001
- Gross receipts
- $21,220,852
- Employees
- 147
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD A PEARL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $642,194 | $0 | $13,862 |
| MICHAEL HOPKINS | CO-CHAIRMAN/JFS CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $563,892 | $58,018 |
| MARK CLAUSON | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $267,336 | $0 | $26,079 |
| TODD HOLDER | VP,NATIONAL BUS. DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,774 | $0 | $25,753 |
| JEFFREY MEHLBRECH | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,932 | $0 | $25,136 |
| JAMES H STRASSBURG | DIRECTOR, NATIONAL BUS. DE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,613 | $0 | $41,311 |
| MICHAEL WALLACE | SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGY & CONSULTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,814 | $0 | $7,447 |
| BIANCA BARLAS | SENIOR DEV MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,040 | $0 | $20,276 |
| MARIE RAFTERY | CO-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GUINEVERE KERSTETTER-DEJARNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE SMITH CARR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY ACHEATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BUCKSBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NELSON DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON DEREZIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LEVINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS JENNEWEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MERYL MANEKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD A PEARL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $675,985 | $0 | $39,930 |
| MICHAEL HOPKINS | CO-CHAIRMAN/JFS CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $478,703 | $51,552 |
| MARK CLAUSON | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $227,605 | $0 | $27,378 |
| TODD HOLDER | VP,NATIONAL BUS. DEVLOPMEN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,596 | $0 | $24,557 |
| JOSEPH GEORGES | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 56 | $190,606 | $0 | $36,638 |
| JEFFREY MEHLBRECH | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,047 | $0 | $26,196 |
| JAMES H STRASSBURG | DIRECTOR, NATIONAL BUS. DE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,927 | $0 | $35,749 |
| BIANCA BARLAS | SENIOR ACCOUNTANT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,384 | $0 | $21,145 |
| MICHAEL WALLACE | SENIOR DIRECTORS, STRATEGY & CONSULTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,913 | $0 | $7,530 |
| MARIE RAFTERY | CO-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GUINEVERE KERSTETTER-DEJARNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE SMITH CARR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BUCKSBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY ACHEATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NELSON DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON DEREZIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MERYL MANEKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LEVINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS JENNEWEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD A PEARL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $495,940 | $0 | $33,301 |
| MICHAEL HOPKINS | CO-CHAIRMAN/JFS CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $453,346 | $48,624 |
| TODD HOLDER | VP,NATIONAL BUS. DEVLOPMEN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $239,504 | $0 | $21,036 |
| MARK CLAUSON | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $174,248 | $0 | $19,390 |
| JOSEPH GEORGES | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 56 | $161,813 | $0 | $19,267 |
| JEFFREY MEHLBRECH | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,480 | $0 | $16,941 |
| JAMES H STRASSBURG | DIRECTOR, NATIONAL BUS. DE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,111 | $0 | $21,321 |
| MICHAEL WALLACE | SENIOR DIRECTORS, STRATEGY & CONSULTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,518 | $0 | $4,398 |
| BIANCA BARLAS | SENIOR ACCOUNTANT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,986 | $0 | $14,880 |
| MARIE RAFTERY | CO-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GUINEVERE KERSTETTER-DEJARNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE SMITH CARR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BUCKSBAUM | DIRECTOR/JFS BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY ACHEATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NELSON DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON DEREZIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MERYL MANEKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4669 MURPHY CANYON RD STE 200, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123-4333
- In care of
- % GREG WEIDENHOFFER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 8804 Balboa Avenue, San Diego CA 921231506
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HOWARD A PEARL, 4669 MURPHY CANYON ROAD 200, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Richard W Watkins, 4669 Murphy Canyon Road Suite 100, San Diego CA 92123
- Signed the 990
- HOWARD A PEARL, CEO
- Phone
- (858) 300-2902
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-4327126 or by the name CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS (1) TO SERVE THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA, (2) TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO (JFSSD), A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, INCLUDING MAKING CASH GRANTS TO JFSSD, (3) TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITABLE GIVING IN SUPPORT OF VARIOUS CAUSES, INCLUDING THOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, ALL OF WHICH ARE FUNDED THROUGH DONATIONS OF CASH, VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND OTHER PROPERTY, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GRANTS AND ALL OTHER DIRECT AND INDIRECT SOURCES OF REVENUE AND (4) PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION SERVICES TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THEIR INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUENTS FROM POINT A TO B BY OFFERING HIGH-TOUCH TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING CALL CENTER SERVICES, FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE MOBILITY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITED TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM IS A FULL-SERVICE RESOURCE FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. PARTNER CHARITIES PROMOTE VEHICLE DONATIONS TO THEIR CONSTITUENCY AS AN AVENUE OF GIVING AND DIRECT POTENTIAL DONORS TO THEIR WEB SITE OR TO A DEDICATED TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER, BOTH OF WHICH ARE LINKED DIRECTLY TO THE CARS DONATION SERVICE CENTER OR DATABASE. THE CARS DONATION SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (DSR), RESPONDING AS AN AGENT OF THE PARTNER NONPROFIT, EXPLAINS THE PROCESS, COLLECTS PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEHICLE AND ARRANGES FOR PICK-UP. BASED ON RESPONSES FROM THE DONOR, CARS DETERMINES THE BEST METHOD FOR LIQUIDATING THE VEHICLE, ARRANGES FOR ITS SALE AND SHARES THE PROCEEDS WITH THE PARTNER CHARITY. ONCE SOLD, CARS DISTRIBUTES APPLICABLE TAX DOCUMENTS TO THE DONOR.Expenses $11,076,125 · revenue $16,803,596
- SUPPORT THE VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICES OFFERED IN THE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA AREA BY THE COMPANY'S SOLE MEMBER, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO.Expenses $2,500,000 · grants $2,500,000
- CARS GIVING PROPERTY PROGRAM IS A FULL-SERVICE RESOURCE FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. PARTNER CHARITIES PROMOTE REAL ESTATE DONATIONS TO THEIR CONSTITUENCY AS AN AVENUE OF GIVING AND DIRECT POTENTIAL DONORS TO THEIR WEB SITE OR TO A DEDICATED TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER, BOTH OF WHICH ARE LINKED DIRECTLY TO THE CARS DONATION SERVICE CENTER OR DATABASE. THE CARS DONATION SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (DSR), RESPONDING AS AN AGENT OF THE PARTNER NONPROFIT, EXPLAINS THE PROCESS, COLLECTS PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY AND ARRANGES FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS AND SALE. BASED ON RESPONSES FROM THE DONOR, CARS DETERMINES THE BEST METHOD FOR LIQUIDATING THE PROPERTY, ARRANGES FOR ITS SALE AND SHARES THE NET PROCEEDS WITH THE PARTNER CHARITY. ONCE SOLD, CARS DISTRIBUTES APPLICABLE TAX DOCUMENTS TO THE DONOR.Expenses $499,666 · revenue $618,452
- OTG TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS IS A NATIONWIDE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RIDER-FOCUSED TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS MANY OF WHOM FACE MOBILITY CHALLENGES OR HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. SERVICES INCLUDE HIGH-TOUCH TRIP COORDINATION, REAL-TIME RIDE TRACKING, AND DEDICATED CALL CENTER SUPPORT TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE FOR RIDERS.ON THE GO IS A TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA OPERATED UNDER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO. ON THE GO HAS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:(1) RIDES & SMILES - INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORTATION BY VOLUNTEER DRIVERS TO NECESSARY MEDICAL AND PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS.(2) ON THE GO SHUTTLES - GROUP TRANSPORTATION TO SHOPPING AND DINING DESTINATIONS AND TO JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO OLDER ADULT CENTERS.(3) ON THE GO EXCURSIONS - GROUP TRANSPORTATION TO ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.(4) TAXI SCRIP - FOR TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS THAT CANNOT BE FULFILLED WITH ON THE GO DRIVERS AND/OR VEHICLES.Expenses $997,059 · revenue $1,234,091
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4327126
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,049,071
- Income (IRS master file)
- $21,220,852
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $21,220,852 | $19,945,157 | $13,049,071 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $21,082,994 | $20,601,351 | $13,048,963 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,892,014 | $18,522,776 | $10,245,635 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $21,093,169 | $20,857,717 | $9,823,219 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Richard W Watkins | June 30, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-4327126).
Questions about CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC is 27-4327126.
- Is CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES 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 CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC 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 CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC 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 CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HOWARD A PEARL.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $642,194 (HOWARD A PEARL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,220,852, expenses of $19,945,157 and total assets of $13,049,071 at year end.
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