Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 94-3256921 • 501(c)4 • Sacramento, CA
Profile
Preventing motor-vehicle related fatalities, injuries, and economic losses.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
87th percentile
Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
99th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 41.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
96th percentile
Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
92nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$74,003
Up $36,009 (+95%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$74,003
Up $36,009 (+95%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$107,303
Up $44,402 (+71%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$71,294
Up $4,095 (+6.1%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$36,009
Up $40,307 (+938%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Preventing motor-vehicle related fatalities, injuries, and economic losses.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHLIGHTS OF LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACYCALIFORNIA: CARS SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION ENACTED IN CALIFORNIA THAT WILL BENEFIT THOUSANDS OF CALIFORNIANS WHO PURCHASE OR LEASE RVS OR FIFTH WHEELS.CARS SUCCESSFULLY LED OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED AUTO REPOSSESSORS TO TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT AND SEIZE MOTOR VEHICLES, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO VIOLENT ENCOUNTERS. THE BILL WAS VETOED, MAKING LIFE SAFER FOR THOUSANDS OF CALIFORNIANS, INCLUDING BOTH VEHICLE OWNERS AND REPOSSESSORS. CARS SUCCESSFULLY LED OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HAVE DRASTICALLY HAMSTRUNG THE ABILITY OF VICTIMS OF PREDATORY AND ILLEGAL PRACTICES WHO WERE DEFRAUDED BY BUSINESSES WHEN THE LAWBREAKERS FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY OR SIMPLY VANISH. THE LEGISLATION WOULD HAVE MEANT THAT ONLY THE MOST WEALTHY INDIVIDUALS COULD AFFORD TO FIGHT BACK IN COURT, MAKING IT EASY FOR UNSCRUPULOUS ENTITIES TO TARGET MODERATE AND LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES. THE BILL WAS VETOED, BENEFITING MILLIONS OF CONSUMERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES BY HELPING DETER WIDESPREAD, RAMPANT FRAUD.CARS OPPOSED ENACTMENT OF A LAST-MINUTE "GUT AND AMEND" BILL BACKED BY GENERAL MOTORS, FORD, STELLANTIS, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, TO WATER DOWN PROTECTIONS UNDER CALIFORNIA'S AUTO LEMON LAW. THE BILL WAS ENACTED. HOWEVER, CARS' ROLE IN OPPOSING THE BILL HELPED PAVE THE WAY FOR FOLLOW-UP LEGISLATION THAT PARTIALLY RESTORED PROTECTIONS FOR MANY THOUSANDS OF AUTO LEMON OWNERS.NEW JERSEY: CARS LED A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN NEW JERSEY THAT SUCCEEDED IN WINNING AMENDMENTS TO CAR DEALER "LICENSE TO KILL" BILLS. THE BILLS WERE AMENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRO-CONSUMER / PRO-SAFETY COALITION'S POSITION AND SUBSEQUENTLY ENACTED (IN 2025), MAKING THE ROADS IN NEW JERSEY SAFER FOR ALL WHO SHARE THEM.LITIGATIONCARS FILED AMICUS BRIEFS BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT ON BEHALF OF CALIFORNIA CAR BUYERS AND SUCCEEDED IN WINNING A FAVORABLE DECISION IMPROVING PROTECTIONS FOR MILLIONS OF VEHICLE OWNERS.NEWS - PUBLIC EDUCATIONCARS REPEATEDLY GENERATED WIDESPREAD MAINSTREAM NEWS COVERAGE AND ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO MAJOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS ABOUT AUTO LENDING SCAMS, SAFETY RECALLS, THE PROBLEMS WITH THE CURRENT AUTO SAFETY RECALL SYSTEM, AND AUTO LEMON LAWS.CARS ALSO PROVIDED CONSUMER INFORMATION VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND VIDEOS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT HOW TO AVOID BEING VICTIMIZED BY ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES PERPETRATED BY SCOFFLAW AUTO DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, LENDERS, AND OTHERS WHO PREY ON CONSUMERS.CONSUMER ASSISTANCECARS PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO OVER 25 VICTIMS OF UNSCRUPULOUS AUTO MANUFACTURERS, AUTO DEALERS, AND LENDERS. | $0 | $69,509 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY SHAHAN | President | FT | $45,000 | - | $45,000 |
| SUSAN R WOODS | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| BERNARD BROWN | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: registration and fees. Amount: 307. Description: directors and officers insurance. Amount: 1,473. Description: dues to other non-profit pro-consumer organizations. Amount: 610. Description: other miscellaneous. Amount: 50. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 2,440.”
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| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 5307599440 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1107 NINTH STREET 560 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | SACRAMENTO |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 95814 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 37994 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 74403 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 107303 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 36009 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 13365 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 37994 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 74003 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 107303 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 37994 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 74003 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 37994 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 74003 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 10082 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 40.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 45000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | SUSAN R WOODS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | ROSEMARY SHAHAN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | BERNARD BROWN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501cInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 2440 |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | PREVENTING MOTOR-VEHICLE RELATED FATALITIES, INJURIES, AND ECONOMIC LOSSES. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 407 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | HIGHLIGHTS OF LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACYCALIFORNIA: CARS SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION ENACTED IN CALIFORNIA THAT WILL BENEFIT THOUSANDS OF CALIFORNIANS WHO PURCHASE OR LEASE RVS OR FIFTH WHEELS.CARS SUCCESSFULLY LED OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED AUTO REPOSSESSORS TO TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT AND SEIZE MOTOR VEHICLES, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO VIOLENT ENCOUNTERS. THE BILL WAS VETOED, MAKING LIFE SAFER FOR THOUSANDS OF CALIFORNIANS, INCLUDING BOTH VEHICLE OWNERS AND REPOSSESSORS. CARS SUCCESSFULLY LED OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HAVE DRASTICALLY HAMSTRUNG THE ABILITY OF VICTIMS OF PREDATORY AND ILLEGAL PRACTICES WHO WERE DEFRAUDED BY BUSINESSES WHEN THE LAWBREAKERS FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY OR SIMPLY VANISH. THE LEGISLATION WOULD HAVE MEANT THAT ONLY THE MOST WEALTHY INDIVIDUALS COULD AFFORD TO FIGHT BACK IN COURT, MAKING IT EASY FOR UNSCRUPULOUS ENTITIES TO TARGET MODERATE AND LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES. THE BILL WAS VETOED, BENEFITING MILLIONS OF CONSUMERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES BY HELPING DETER WIDESPREAD, RAMPANT FRAUD.CARS OPPOSED ENACTMENT OF A LAST-MINUTE "GUT AND AMEND" BILL BACKED BY GENERAL MOTORS, FORD, STELLANTIS, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, TO WATER DOWN PROTECTIONS UNDER CALIFORNIA'S AUTO LEMON LAW. THE BILL WAS ENACTED. HOWEVER, CARS' ROLE IN OPPOSING THE BILL HELPED PAVE THE WAY FOR FOLLOW-UP LEGISLATION THAT PARTIALLY RESTORED PROTECTIONS FOR MANY THOUSANDS OF AUTO LEMON OWNERS.NEW JERSEY: CARS LED A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN NEW JERSEY THAT SUCCEEDED IN WINNING AMENDMENTS TO CAR DEALER "LICENSE TO KILL" BILLS. THE BILLS WERE AMENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRO-CONSUMER / PRO-SAFETY COALITION'S POSITION AND SUBSEQUENTLY ENACTED (IN 2025), MAKING THE ROADS IN NEW JERSEY SAFER FOR ALL WHO SHARE THEM.LITIGATIONCARS FILED AMICUS BRIEFS BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT ON BEHALF OF CALIFORNIA CAR BUYERS AND SUCCEEDED IN WINNING A FAVORABLE DECISION IMPROVING PROTECTIONS FOR MILLIONS OF VEHICLE OWNERS.NEWS - PUBLIC EDUCATIONCARS REPEATEDLY GENERATED WIDESPREAD MAINSTREAM NEWS COVERAGE AND ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO MAJOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS ABOUT AUTO LENDING SCAMS, SAFETY RECALLS, THE PROBLEMS WITH THE CURRENT AUTO SAFETY RECALL SYSTEM, AND AUTO LEMON LAWS.CARS ALSO PROVIDED CONSUMER INFORMATION VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND VIDEOS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT HOW TO AVOID BEING VICTIMIZED BY ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES PERPETRATED BY SCOFFLAW AUTO DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, LENDERS, AND OTHERS WHO PREY ON CONSUMERS.CONSUMER ASSISTANCECARS PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO OVER 25 VICTIMS OF UNSCRUPULOUS AUTO MANUFACTURERS, AUTO DEALERS, AND LENDERS. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 69509 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 45000 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | CA |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 71294 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 69509 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 107303 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | CARCONSUMERS.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: REGISTRATION AND FEES. AMOUNT: 307. DESCRIPTION: DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 1,473. DESCRIPTION: DUES TO OTHER NON-PROFIT PRO-CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS. AMOUNT: 610. DESCRIPTION: OTHER MISCELLANEOUS. AMOUNT: 50. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 2,440. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ROSEMARY SHAHAN |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 5307599440 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-11-13 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | CONSUMERS FOR AUTO RELIABILITY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine2Txt | 0 | AND SAFETY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | CONS |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 943256921 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 5307599440 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1107 NINTH STREET 560 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | SACRAMENTO |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 95814 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 0 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 952695134 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | LEIBA & BOWERS CPAS |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | CORT TOWER 343 E MAIN ST STE 815 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | STOCKTON |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 952022306 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 2099489119 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-11-13 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | KAREN GOMES |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-11-13T16:20:10-06:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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