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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1798408

CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC

Tax-exempt · WHITESTONE, NY 11357

Financials

$2.4M$2.1M2023$2.7M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,709,976$2,082,417$627,559$5,276,185$161,209$5,114,976
December 31, 2023990$2,379,661$2,055,728$323,933$5,008,234$520,817$4,487,417
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$2,456,759
Investment income
$154,937
Net income from fundraising events
$98,280
Other revenue
$98,280

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$456,075
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$531,454
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,834
Accounting fees
$17,875
Occupancy
$1,307,777
Travel
$11,605
Depreciation
$21,054
Program services (functional)
$1,970,163
Fundraising (functional)
$112,254

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,008,234
Total assets, end of year
$5,276,185
Total liabilities, end of year
$161,209
Net assets, end of year
$5,114,976
Land, buildings and equipment
$169,393
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,064,494
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,050,482
Gross receipts
$3,153,446
Employees
0
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
NY

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARK SCHIENBERGPRESIDENT/CE
Officer
5$0$1,255,959$29,228
GARY SCHIMMERLINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
MARCIE JACOBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
JOHN LASORSATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
MARINA LETSIOSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
LOU GIORDANOVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
MARK LACHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
OLIVER BRODLIEBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
JACK WEIDINGERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARK SCHIENBERGPRESIDENT/CE
Officer
5$0$1,232,491$43,615
GARY SCHIMMERLINGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
JOHN LASORSATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
LOU GIORDANOVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
MARK LACHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
OLIVER BRODLIEBCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
18-10 WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY, WHITESTONE, NY 11357-3068
In care of
% MARK SCHIENBERG
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARK SCHIENBERG
Signed the 990
MARK SCHIENBERG, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone
(718) 746-5900
Return prepared by
ROSENBLATT VULPIS MAIURE & FRIED CPAS

Mission

THE CAET WAS ESTABLISHED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE GREATER NEW YORK AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN. THE CAET OPERATES AN EDUCATION FACILITY, WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE AND ETHICAL STANDARDS IN ALL PHASES OF THE AUTOMOBILE RETAIL INDUSTRY, INCLUDING MANAGEMENT, SALES, SERVICE AND TRAFFIC SAFETY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - SEMINARS AND CLASSES ARE HELD TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO THE AUTO INDUSTRY AND TO ENHANCE THE SKILLS OF PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE INDUSTRY. ALSO, THE CAET PROVIDES TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS NOT CURRENTLY IN THE INDUSTRY.
    Expenses $1,970,163

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1798408
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B28)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,276,185
Income (IRS master file)
$3,153,446

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,709,976$2,082,417$5,276,185IRS
990December 2023$2,379,661$2,055,728$5,008,234XML
990December 2022$2,047,443$1,655,801$4,334,793IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 31-1798408).

Questions about CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC

What is the EIN of CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC is 31-1798408.
Is CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING 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 CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARK SCHIENBERG.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,709,976, expenses of $2,082,417 and total assets of $5,276,185 at year end.

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