Civic Intelligence

Growing Up Garage Foundation Inc

EIN 85-4289067 • 501(c)3 • El Cajon, CA

Profile

the organization exists to advance the education and hands-on "auto-shop" experience to youth through events and publications.

892 Gable WayEl Cajon, CA 92020

growingupgarage.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-881%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-67%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Down

$158,194

Down $21,780 (-12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$824

Up $824 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$157,370

Down $22,604 (-13%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,565

Down $5,107 (-67%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$25,169

Up $21,605 (+606%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$22,604

Down $26,712 (-650%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $175,272Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $175,2722021Assets 2022: $175,866Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $175,8662022Assets 2023: $179,974Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $179,9742023Assets 2024: $158,194Liabilities 2024: $824Net Assets 2024: $157,3702024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$158,194
Liabilities$824
Net Assets$157,370
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $175,330Expenses 2021: $58Net Income 2021: $175,2722021Revenue 2022: $710Expenses 2022: $116Net Income 2022: $5942022Revenue 2023: $7,672Expenses 2023: $3,564Net Income 2023: $4,1082023Revenue 2024: $2,565Expenses 2024: $25,169Net Income 2024: -$22,6042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,565
Expenses$25,169
Net Income-$22,604
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$158,194
Liabilities
$824
Net assets
$157,370
Revenue
$2,565
Expenses
$25,169
Net income
-$22,604
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.01$1.57$0.03$0.25$0.23
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.00$1.80$0.08$0.04$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.76$0.00$1.76$0.01$0.00$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.00$1.75$1.75$0.00$1.75
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,565
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advancement of Education in Tools and Mechanics

the organization exists to advance the education and hands-on "auto-shop" experience to youth through events and publications.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
the organization provided hands-on experience at youth race events.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JEREMY JOHNSONPresident-$0--
STEVE ALBERTVice President-$0--
ALYSSA LAVELLESecretary/Treas-$0--
KAIDEN JOHNSONTrustee-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Growing Up Garage Foundation Inc
EIN
85-4289067
Phone
6195094458
Address
892 GABLE WAY, EL CAJON, CA 92020

Signing Officer

Name
Jeremy Johnson
Title
President
Signed
2025-09-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Summit Financial Group Inc
Address
9340 Fuerte Dr Suite 207, La Mesa, CA 91941
Preparer
John Nadalet CPA
Phone
6196989760
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $23458”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $994”

Other Expenses.1

“Bank Fees $195”

Other Expenses.2

“meetings $31”

Total Liabilities.1

“Credit Card Payable - Beginning $0 Credit Card Payable - Ending $824”

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