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Nonprofit · EIN 85-0808894

SHIFTING GEARS USA

Also known as SHIFTING GEARS

Tax-exempt · SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

Financials

$180K$150K2023$228K$155K2024$260K$159K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHIFTING GEARS USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$259,546$159,438$100,108$280,074$20,920$259,154
December 31, 2024990$228,261$154,648$73,613$172,043$12,997$159,046
December 31, 2023990-EZ$179,826$149,746$30,080$95,498$10,065$85,433
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$77,946
Program service revenue
$181,600
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$1,868
Program services (functional)
$159,438

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$172,043
Total assets, end of year
$280,074
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,920
Net assets, end of year
$259,154
Net assets without donor restrictions
$259,154
Gross receipts
$259,546
Employees
0
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES GOODMANCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARK ESSMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TAMARA HULLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GARY COHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
PETE HERLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TAMARA HULLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL MACKINTOSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL WESTBROOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RAY KALISKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRYAN SCHWABDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JANET EVANSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERT SIMONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES GOODMANCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARK ESSMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TAMARA HULLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GARY COHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GARY SPRATLINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
PETE HERLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TAMARA HULLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL MACKINTOSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL WESTBROOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RAY KALISKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRYAN SCHWABDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JANET EVANSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GARY SPRATLINGCHAIRMAN0$0
MARK ESSMANSECRETARY0$0
KEN GOSLINERTREASURER0$0
GARY COHENDIRECTOR0$0
CHARLES GOODMANDIRECTOR0$0
GEOFFREY SMITHDIRECTOR0$0
PETE HERLEYDIRECTOR0$0
TAMARA HULLDIRECTOR0$0
MICHAEL MACKINTOSHDIRECTOR0$0
TOM O'NEILLDIRECTOR0$0
GARY PHILLIPSDIRECTOR0$0
MICHAEL WESTBROOKDIRECTOR0$0
RAY KALISKIDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
134 PAUL DR STE 101, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-2029
In care of
% TAMARA HULL
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CHARLES GOODMAN, 134 PAUL DRIVE SUITE 101, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
Signed the 990
TAMARA HULL, TREASURER
Phone
(415) 479-9323
Return prepared by
JANNISSE & HULL CPAS

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-0808894 or by the name SHIFTING GEARS USA.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

OUR PRIMARY PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES ARE TO ADVANCE THE INTEREST IN, APPRECIATION FOR, ENTHUSIASM ABOUT, AND ENJOYMENT OF AUTOMOBILES IN THE COMMUNITY; PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING YOUNGER PEOPLE, ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE CULTURE AND AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY; INSPIRE OWNERSHIP, OPERATION, RESTORATION, AND PRESERVATION OF VINTAGE, CLASSIC AND MODERNIZED, EXOTIC, RACING AND SPECIAL EDITION CARS; SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS CELEBRATING THE AUTOMOBILE - SUCH AS CAR DRIVES, TOURS, RALLIES, SEMINARS, SHOWS AND MEETS - AND THE GOODWILL AND FELLOWSHIP ENGENDERED WHEN CAR ENTHUSIASTS GATHER FOR CAR-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL EVENTS; AND PROMOTE, ORGANIZE, AND OPERATE AN ANNUAL SHIFTING GEARS USA RALLY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THROUGH OUR ANNUAL RALLY, WE RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION IN THE TECHNICAL TRADES, INCLUDING AUTOMOTIVE, CONSTRUCTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT TRAININGS. WE ALSO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR CAR APPRECIATION AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM AND THE MARIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION'S CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.
    Expenses $159,438 · revenue $181,600

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-0808894
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$280,074
Income (IRS master file)
$259,546

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$259,546$159,438$280,074XML
990December 2024$228,261$154,648$172,043XML
990-EZDecember 2023$179,826$149,746$95,498XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 85-0808894).

Questions about SHIFTING GEARS USA

What is the EIN of SHIFTING GEARS USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHIFTING GEARS USA is 85-0808894.
Is SHIFTING GEARS USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to SHIFTING GEARS USA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SHIFTING GEARS USA 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 SHIFTING GEARS USA 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 SHIFTING GEARS USA 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 SHIFTING GEARS USA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHARLES GOODMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of SHIFTING GEARS USA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SHIFTING GEARS USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $259,546, expenses of $159,438 and total assets of $280,074 at year end.

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